The Blue Magnolia Spore Swab contains sterile, high-quality spores of the highly sought-after Blue Magnolia strain—a rare and visually stunning Psilocybe cubensis hybrid. This strain is known for its intense blue bruising, dense and meaty stems, and beautiful pale caps, often with bluish hues. It’s believed to be a cross involving Blue Meanie genetics, further enhancing its visual and microscopic appeal.

Under the microscope, Blue Magnolia offers a unique opportunity to explore hybrid vigor, spore formation, and pigmentation expression. With its strong lineage and impressive morphological traits, this strain has become a favorite among serious collectors and researchers. Each swab is lab-prepared under sterile conditions, ensuring clean, viable spores perfect for microscopy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Your Workspace
• Disinfect your work surface.
• Work near a flame, in a still air box, or under a laminar flow hood to reduce contamination.
• Wash your hands and wear gloves if needed.

2. Label the Agar Plate
• Write the date and sample name on the bottom (agar side) of the plate before opening it.

3. Open the Swab Package
• Peel open the swab pack carefully, without touching the swab tip.
• Hold the swab by the handle only.

4. Collect the Sample
• Gently touch the swab to the surface or substance you want to transfer (e.g., spore print, mushroom cap, or culture surface).
• Roll or lightly drag the tip to pick up material.

5. Inoculate the Agar Plate
• Open the petri dish just enough to insert the swab (keep the lid hovering to prevent airborne contamination).
• Lightly streak the swab across the surface of the agar in a zig-zag pattern (or streak in sections if isolating).
• You can streak multiple areas if desired using different parts of the swab.

6. Seal and Incubate
• Close the petri dish and optionally seal it with parafilm or tape.
• Incubate at the appropriate temperature (usually 24–27°C for most fungi).

7. Clean Up
• Dispose of the swab properly.
• Disinfect your work area again.