by Savannah Baker | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Fungi Heritage, Research Frontiers
We’re living in a golden era of global mycology education, where fascination with fungi is spreading faster than ever. From kitchen grow kits to international conferences, the world is waking up to the importance of mushrooms, not just as organisms, but as teachers....
by basidiumeqhq | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Customer Care
Basidium Equilibrium Shipping Update: Please Read Before Ordering As the seasons shift and orders ramp up, we want to share a few important updates about shipping timelines and expectations. We’re a small but dedicated operation, and we know how important timely...
by Savannah Baker | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Research Frontiers
Some moments in history are so unexpected, they feel like fiction. A single decision, a brief ride home, and the world shifts. That’s what happened in 1943 on the very first Bicycle Day. But, what is Bicycle Day? It’s the April 19th holiday that celebrates Swiss...
by Savannah Baker | Friday, April 11, 2025 | Research Frontiers, Spore Science
There’s something transformative about keeping a microscopy journal. It turns a moment of observation under the microscope into a long-term practice of learning and discovery. Watching the delicate structure of a spore come into focus is fascinating, but as any...
by Savannah Baker | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | Fungal Foraging, Research Frontiers
Spring in the Midwest brings a sense of awakening—budding trees, thawed soil, and the irresistible call of the woods. For many foragers, this season marks the beginning of one of nature’s most exciting and elusive hunts: the search for morel mushrooms. Foragers truly...
by Savannah Baker | Thursday, March 27, 2025 | Research Frontiers
When most people think of mushrooms, they picture the fruiting bodies we see above ground. You know those familiar caps and stems popping out of the forest floor or a damp log. But anyone who’s spent time studying fungi knows the real magic happens at the...
by basidiumeqhq | Monday, March 3, 2025 | Research Frontiers
Psilocybe Mushrooms 101: Origins, Effects, and Legal Insights Mushrooms have fascinated humans for centuries, but few specimens are as intriguing as Psilocybe. These mushrooms, known for their distinctive appearance and historical significance, have been used in...
by basidiumeqhq | Friday, February 28, 2025 | Fungi Heritage, Mycology Spotlight
Psilocybe Subtropicalis: The Ever-Living Mystery of Semperviva and Its Taxonomic Saga Written By: Basidium Equilibrium From Xalapa to Oaxaca, from the sun-drenched foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental to the misty slopes of the Sierra Nevada, southern Mexico harbors...
by basidiumeqhq | Friday, February 7, 2025 | DIY Fungi, Fungi Heritage
The Origins of Penis Envy Mushrooms: Uncovering the Full Story At Basidium Equilibrium, we pride ourselves on providing unique, world-class genetics, including our Bas Original Penis Envy strain. Grown from spore, this strain is an attempt to recreate the original...
by basidiumeqhq | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | DIY Fungi, Fungal Foraging
6 Essential Mushroom Foraging Tips for Beginners When I first began foraging for mushrooms, it became an exciting way to connect with my local environment in a completely new and immersive way. The inspiration came from discovering morels, and soon I found myself...
