Growing magic truffles: Ultimate step-by-step guide

Magic truffles are underground fungi that form in nutrient-rich environments and can contain psilocybin under the right conditions. More and more people are eager to try it themselves. But can and may you grow truffles by yourself? Yes, absolutely. Here you will find out how to grow truffles step by step: legally, at home, and with the right equipment.

Growing truffles step by step

Growing truffles is not a complicated process, but it does require some attention. Below you will find a clear overview of the steps you can follow using a standard grow kit.

Step 1. Work hygienically

Clean your hands, use latex gloves and disinfect your workspace. A clean environment prevents contamination and increases your chances of success.

Step 2. Activate the grow kit

Open the grow kit and add the right amount of water as instructed on the packaging. This is usually lukewarm tap water.

Step 3. Store in a suitable location

Place the kit in the supplied filter bag and seal it. Store it in a dark place with a consistent temperature between 18 and 23 degrees Celsius, such as a cupboard or drawer.

Step 4. Be patient and let the magic truffles do their work

Leave the grow kit untouched for at least six weeks. Truffles grow underground and won’t be visible until harvest time. Opening the kit too soon can disrupt the process.

Step 5. Harvest

After 6 to 10 weeks, the truffles will be ready. You’ll notice a build-up of volume at the bottom of the kit. Use a clean spoon to gently remove the truffles.

Stap 6. Bewaren

Verse truffels bewaar je maximaal 2 weken in de koelkast. Wil je ze langer bewaren, dan kun je ze drogen, al gaat dat vaak ten koste van de kracht.

Step 7. Reuse the grow kit (optional)

Some grow kits can be reused by starting again from step 2. Check the packaging to see if this is possible with your kit.

Truffles grow and flourish beneath the surface

Truffles grow slowly and invisibly, which makes the process feel quite special. The substrate in the kit contains mycelium, the 'root system' of the fungus. Under the right conditions, the truffles develop from this network.

Although people often speak of "planting" or "cultivating" truffles, what they really mean is activating a grow kit. It’s a form of fungal cultivation, not traditional planting.

Truffels kweken is ook makkelijk voor beginners

Veel mensen denken dat je ervaring nodig hebt, maar truffels kweken is ook prima te doen als beginner. Met een goede handleiding, zoals het praktisch stappenplan hierboven, leer je al snel wat werkt.

Wil je dus zelf truffels kweken of gewoon eens ontdekken hoe het werkt? Dan is een starterspakket een logische eerste stap. Alles wat je nodig hebt zit erin: substraat, spores, filterzak en instructies.

The difference between growing magic truffles and mushrooms

Since both can contain psilocybin, truffles are often mentioned in the same breath as magic mushrooms. But there are clear differences between these two. 

Firstly, cultivating magic mushrooms in the Netherlands is not illegal, but possession is. Mushrooms also grow visibly above the surface with stems and caps, while truffles develop underground in the substrate. The cultivation process also differs:

• Growing shrooms requires airy conditions and some light.
• Mushroom cultivation also needs more control over humidity.
• Mushrooms grow visibly quicker than truffles.
• Growing magic mushrooms yourself involves more steps than growing truffles.

Want fast results and a simple start? Choose truffles, since they are the better choice in pretty much all circumstances.

What you need to know before you start growing truffles

When you grow or cultivate magic truffles, you are guiding a natural process using minimal tools to yield something valuable. Take note of the following:

• Leave the kit completely undisturbed during the growth period.
• Do not place the grow kit in direct sunlight ór on a cold surface.
• Harvest carefully to avoid damage.
• Always wear gloves! The active substance in magic truffles or mushrooms (psilocybin) can be absorbed through your skin, including your hands.

With proper hygiene and care, you can often harvest multiple times from one single grow kit. With this guide, growing your truffles becomes a straightforward way to get the best results.

Want to experience what it's like to cultivate truffles and enjoy your own harvest? Order your grow kit at Funcaps today and let your truffle journey begin. Growing magic truffles is much easier than you think and very rewarding too.

New to tripping? Read our tips for taking truffles your first time here!