🍄 B+ (B Plus)
The most popular and beginner-friendly Psilocybe cubensis strain - resilient, high-yielding, forgiving, and produces balanced effects.
✨ Perfect for Beginners!
B+ is widely considered the best strain for first-time growers. It's fast-colonizing, contamination-resistant, forgiving of mistakes, produces large mushrooms with high yields, and provides balanced, enjoyable effects. If you're growing for the first time, B+ is your best bet.
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Psilocybe cubensis var. B+
- Origin: Possibly Florida or Southeast Asia (disputed)
- Potency: Moderate (0.5-0.9% psilocybin, 0.4-0.6% psilocin)
- Cultivation Difficulty: Very Easy - excellent for beginners
- Appearance: Classic cubensis look with caramel-brown caps
- Best For: First-time growers, social experiences, outdoor activities
Why B+ is Perfect for Beginners
Easy to Grow
- Fast colonization (7-10 days)
- Contamination resistant
- Tolerates temperature fluctuations
- Works with all growing methods
- Forgiving of beginner mistakes
High Yields
- Large mushrooms (5-15cm caps)
- Multiple flushes (4-6 typical)
- Dense canopy growth
- Consistent performance
- Good spore production
Balanced Effects
- Not overwhelming for beginners
- Social and euphoric
- Visual without being intense
- Clear-headed psychedelic
- Lower anxiety than some strains
Widely Available
- Easy to find spore syringes
- Stable genetics
- Well-documented growing info
- Large online community support
- Affordable spore prices
Identification Features
Cap
- Size: Large, 5-15cm diameter
- Shape: Convex when young, flattens with age
- Color: Light to dark caramel brown
- Texture: Smooth, slightly sticky when moist
- Center: Darker brown in middle, lighter edges
Stem
- Size: Thick, 10-15cm tall
- Thickness: 1-2cm diameter
- Color: White to yellowish
- Bruising: Blues when handled or damaged
- Veil: Partial veil leaves ring on upper stem
Spore Print
- Color: Dark purple-brown to black
- Abundance: Produces heavy spore prints
- Ease: Very easy to collect spores
- Viability: Long-lasting, reliable germination
Distinctive Traits
- Larger than average cubensis
- Classic "textbook" mushroom appearance
- Strong blue bruising indicates potency
- Thick, sturdy stems
- Golden-brown coloring
Effects Profile
B+ is known for producing balanced, euphoric, social experiences without being overwhelming. Perfect for beginners and social settings.
Visual Effects
- Moderate geometric patterns
- Enhanced colors and contrast
- Breathing/flowing surfaces
- Tracers and afterimages
- Pattern recognition
- Less intense than some strains
Mental Effects
- Clear-headed psychedelic experience
- Enhanced creativity
- Philosophical thinking
- Present-moment awareness
- Mild time distortion
- Easy to maintain conversations
Emotional Effects
- Euphoria and good vibes
- Fits of giggles and laughter
- Enhanced social connection
- Feelings of love and empathy
- Reduced anxiety (at proper dose)
- Warm, positive mood
Physical Effects
- Mild to moderate body high
- Enhanced sense of touch
- Slight nausea during come-up
- Pupil dilation
- Warm/cold sensations
- Generally comfortable body load
Dosage Guidelines
B+ has moderate potency similar to other standard cubensis strains. Standard dosing applies.
| Experience Level | Dried Weight | Effects | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microdose | 0.1-0.3g | Sub-perceptual, enhanced focus and mood | 4-6 hours |
| Threshold | 0.5-1g | Mild euphoria, slight visual enhancement | 3-5 hours |
| Light | 1-2g | Clear visuals, giggles, social enhancement | 4-6 hours |
| Common | 2-3.5g | Full psychedelic experience, introspection | 4-6 hours |
| Strong | 3.5-5g | Intense visuals, deep introspection, ego softening | 5-7 hours |
| Heroic | 5g+ | Ego death potential, mystical experience | 6-8 hours |
First Timer? Start with 1.5-2g for a gentle introduction. B+ is forgiving and unlikely to overwhelm at this dose.
Cultivation Information
B+ is THE beginner strain - exceptionally easy to grow with all methods.
Growth Characteristics
- Difficulty: Very Easy (best for first-time growers)
- Colonization Speed: Fast (7-10 days)
- Colonization Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C)
- Fruiting Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C)
- Humidity Needs: 85-95% during fruiting
- Contamination Resistance: High (very forgiving)
- First Flush Timing: 10-14 days after introducing fruiting
- Number of Flushes: 4-6 typically (excellent multiple flush production)
- Yield: High (large mushrooms, dense canopy)
Recommended Growing Methods
✓ PF Tek (Excellent)
Perfect for B+! Fast colonization, reliable results, great for first-timers.
- Low cost entry method
- B+ excels in BRF cakes
- Multiple fruiting chambers possible
- See our PF Tek Guide
✓ Monotub (Best Yields)
Massive yields! B+ produces huge canopies in monotubs.
- Bulk substrate method
- 4-6 flushes typical
- Large, dense flushes
- See our Monotub Guide
✓ Uncle Ben's Tek (Easiest)
Absolute easiest! B+ works great with Uncle Ben's.
- No sterilization needed
- Pre-sterilized rice bags
- Perfect for beginners
- See our Uncle Ben's Guide
✓ Shoebox Tek (Middle Ground)
Best of both worlds! Easier than monotub, better yields than PF Tek.
- 6-12 quart container
- Bulk spawn method
- Lower contamination risk
- Multiple boxes = more experiments
Growing Tips for B+
Cultivation Best Practices
- Temperature: Keep 75-80°F during colonization, 70-75°F for fruiting
- Humidity: Maintain 90%+ during fruiting with regular misting
- Fresh Air Exchange: Fan 2-3 times daily or use passive FAE holes
- Lighting: Indirect light 12 hours/day (window light works fine)
- Harvest Timing: Just as veil breaks (before spore drop for cleaner appearance)
- Between Flushes: Soak substrate (dunk) for 12-24 hours to rehydrate
Common Beginner Mistakes (B+ Forgives These!)
- Not enough fresh air (causes fuzzy feet - B+ still fruits)
- Over-misting (causes pooling - B+ tolerates better than most)
- Temperature fluctuations (B+ handles 65-85°F range)
- Harvesting too late (spores drop - messy but not harmful)
- Slight contamination (B+ fights it off better than other strains)
B+ vs. Other Popular Strains
| Characteristic | B+ | Golden Teacher | Penis Envy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Difficulty | Very Easy | Easy | Hard |
| Colonization Speed | Fast (7-10d) | Moderate (10-14d) | Slow (14-21d) |
| Yield | High | Moderate | Low |
| Potency | Moderate | Moderate | Very High |
| Effects Character | Social, euphoric | Introspective, balanced | Intense, spiritual |
| Best For | First growers, parties | Learning, philosophy | Experienced users, therapy |
Ideal Uses for B+
🎉 Social Experiences
B+ is excellent for group trips - enhances communication, promotes laughter, not overwhelming.
- Camping trips with friends
- Music festivals
- Game nights
- Beach outings
🌲 Nature Activities
Clear-headed effects make B+ perfect for active outdoor adventures.
- Hiking (easier trails)
- Forest walks
- Park picnics
- Stargazing
🎨 Creative Work
Balanced effects allow for functional creativity without confusion.
- Art projects
- Music creation/listening
- Writing
- Photography
🔰 First Experiences
Gentle introduction to psychedelics with lower anxiety risk.
- First-time users
- Testing psychedelic interest
- Safe introduction for nervous users
- Building confidence
History & Origins
The exact origins of B+ are somewhat mysterious, but here's what is known:
- Name: "B+" stands for "Be Positive" according to some sources
- Origins: Possibly from Florida or Southeast Asia (disputed among mycologists)
- Discovery: Appeared in cultivation circles in the 1990s
- Popularity: Quickly became one of the most popular strains due to ease of cultivation
- Genetics: Stable, consistent genetics that breed true
- Modern Status: Remains top 3 most popular cubensis strains worldwide
Community Favorite: B+ has maintained its reputation as the "beginner's best friend" for over 20 years. Its combination of easy cultivation, high yields, and pleasant effects makes it a perennial favorite in the mycology community.
✅ Why Choose B+?
Choose B+ if you are:
- Growing mushrooms for the first time
- Looking for reliable, consistent results
- Want high yields without advanced techniques
- Prefer social, euphoric experiences over intense introspection
- Need a strain that forgives beginner mistakes
- Want large, impressive-looking mushrooms