how to store magic mushrooms
How to Store Magic Mushrooms and Psilocybin Products
Learn how storing psilocybin mushrooms and products effectively will help maintain potency and safety. Follow these proper storage techniques.
Keep Your Magic Mushrooms Dry
What is the first guideline to follow to ensure your precious mushrooms are kept at their best? Ensure the storage environment is free from moisture.
Moisture is the enemy of shrooms. To preserve its potency and quality (no mold, please!), store your mushrooms or extracted psilocybin in a dry environment. Ensure the container you’re storing the psilocybin mushrooms in is airtight, like a glass jar or a vacuum-sealed plastic bag. This will prevent moisture from getting in and causing your mushrooms to deteriorate.
Another good tip for keeping your mushrooms crackling dry is to use desiccants, such as silica gel packs. These will absorb any residual moisture within the storage container. I like to save the ones I get in other products, then toss them in with the mushrooms in a sealed container and store them appropriately.
Chill Out, But Avoid Freezing
Temperature is another factor that affects optimal storage of your psilocybin mushrooms. Being heat-sensitive, it’s advised to avoid exposing your treasured fungi to high temperatures, as this can degrade the psilocybin compound.
When determining where to stash your magic mushrooms or psilocybin products, be sure to choose a cool, dark place, ideally below 70°F (21°C). Do not ever freeze psilocybin—freezing can cause the formation of ice crystals, potentially damaging the integrity of the compounds.
Turn Down the Lights
Psilocybin is photosensitive and can degrade when exposed to light, especially UV rays. Be sure to use opaque containers or wrap your magic mushrooms in aluminum foil. This will protect the fungi or psilocybin from direct sunlight or artificial light.
Your mushrooms like things to be cool and dark, just like a Las Vegas hotel room! Be sure you’re putting your babies to bed in the right environment so they can be their best for your journey into their consciousness.
Keeping Track and Keeping it Clean
Always label the containers where you store psilocybin with the date of acquisition and preparation. This helps you keep track of the product’s freshness. If you know your source—which is always advisable—see if you can get a package date if it isn’t already included. Include any relevant information about the source or strain on your labels to ensure a safe and responsible experience.
Maintain cleanliness in your storage area. A clean environment reduces the risk of contamination and ensures your fungi will be their best. They will deliver the desired effects that are generally anticipated for each varying dose. 
