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Guides and references from Cloud920's mycologist. Whether you're growing for the first time, choosing a strain, or preparing for a truffle experience — find what you need below.
Liquid Cultures
Choose the right strain, learn how to use it, and understand what makes liquid culture the most reliable way to inoculate.
How to Use Liquid Culture
BeginnerStep-by-step from syringe to fully colonised spawn bag — the complete inoculation walkthrough.
Read the guide →How to Choose Your First Liquid Culture
BeginnerAnswer three questions and find the right strain for your experience level and goals.
Read the guide →Liquid Culture vs Spore Syringes
ComparisonWhy most growers switch from spores to liquid culture — speed, reliability, and consistency compared side by side.
Read the guide →Strain Guide — Every Liquid Culture We Offer
ReferenceGrowing characteristics, descriptions, and recommendations for all 25 strains across four series.
Read the guide →Spawn Bags & Substrate
Understand your substrate options, get the inoculation right, and troubleshoot when something's not going as expected.
How to Inoculate a Spawn Bag
BeginnerThe correct technique from needle to injection port — a step-by-step guide to a clean, successful inoculation.
Read the guide →What Is CVG Substrate?
BeginnerCoco coir, vermiculite, gypsum — what CVG is, why it works, and how to use it for fruiting.
Read the guide →Millet vs Corn Grain Spawn
ComparisonWhich grain substrate is right for your grow — speed, yield, and colonisation compared.
Read the guide →Why Is My Spawn Bag Not Colonising?
TroubleshootingNo mycelium after two weeks? Wrong colour? Slow growth? A complete diagnosis guide — six causes, six fixes, and a quick reference table.
Read the guide →Magic Truffles
Understand what magic truffles are, where they're legal, and how to approach them safely — whether you're new or returning.
Magic Truffles vs Magic Mushrooms
ExplainerSame active compound, different form. The honest difference — effects, potency, and legality explained.
Read the guide →Are Magic Truffles Legal in Europe?
Legal guideCountry-by-country status across the EU — what's legal where, and what the Netherlands situation actually means.
Read the guide →Magic Truffles Dosage Guide
BeginnerHow much is a light, moderate, or strong dose — and how to approach your first experience safely.
Read the guide →Microdosing
What microdosing is, how to do it safely, and how to structure a protocol — practical, evidence-informed, and honest.
Beginner's Guide to Microdosing Psilocybin
BeginnerWhat it is, how to do it, what to expect, and what the research actually says — a practical starting point.
Read the guide →The Fadiman Protocol Explained
ProtocolOne day on, two days off — why this is the most widely used microdosing schedule and how to follow it.
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