{"id":155,"date":"2026-09-28T15:03:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magicmushrooms.shop\/?p=155"},"modified":"2026-10-06T08:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T08:41:29","slug":"growing-mushrooms-yourself-step-by-step-with-a-grow-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magicmushrooms.shop\/en\/zelf-paddenstoelen-kweken-stap-voor-stap-met-een-grow-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing mushrooms yourself: step by step with a grow kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Growkits are readily available for purchase in smartshops and online stores in the Netherlands. However, there is still a lot of uncertainty. Can you have a growkit? And what does the law say about the mushrooms that grow from it? In this article, we\u2019ll summarize it for you.<\/p>\n<h3>What is a growkit?<\/h3>\n<p>A growkit is a container with a nutrient medium in which mycelium grows. Mycelium is the fungal network from which mushrooms are formed. There are growkits for edible mushrooms, such as oyster mushrooms and shiitake, and growkits for psilocybin mushrooms.<\/p>\n<h3>What does the law say?<\/h3>\n<p>Since December 1st, 2008, mushrooms have been placed on List II of the Opium Act. This applies to fresh and dried mushrooms. The possession, sale, and trade in mushrooms are therefore prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>Growkits themselves are not subject to that ban, because mycelium is not a mushroom. Therefore, they are openly sold in the Netherlands. But the mushrooms that grow from a growkit are indeed mushrooms within the meaning of the law. That makes it a gray area that you need to be aware of.<\/p>\n<h3>The difference with magic truffles<\/h3>\n<p>Magic truffles contain the same active substances as magic mushrooms, but are not subject to the ban on magic mushrooms. They are legal for purchase in the Netherlands for anyone over 18 years of age. If you want to be sure that you stay within the rules, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magicmushrooms.shop\/truffels\/\">magic truffles<\/a> The clear choice.<\/p>\n<h3>Growkits and abroad<\/h3>\n<p>Outside the Netherlands, different rules apply. In many countries, growkits for psilocybin mushrooms are prohibited, as are spores and mycelium. Never take a growkit, spores, or truffles across the border and do not order them from abroad.<\/p>\n<h3>What should you pay attention to?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You must be 18 years or older to buy a growkit.<\/li>\n<li>Only buy from a reliable Dutch seller.<\/li>\n<li>Store growkits out of the reach of children and pets.<\/li>\n<li>Psilocybin is not suitable for everyone. If you are taking medication or have any mental health problems, please consult your doctor first.<\/li>\n<li>Never combine with alcohol or other drugs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Is buying a growkit legal?<\/strong><br \/>\nGrowkits are sold legally in the Netherlands. The mushrooms that grow from them are, however, subject to the Opium Act.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are his tracks legal?<\/strong><br \/>\nSpores do not contain psilocybin and are sold in the Netherlands, often for microscopic examination. In many other countries they are prohibited.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the legal alternative?<\/strong><br \/>\nMagic truffles. They are allowed in the Netherlands for adults.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where can I go for questions about safety?<\/strong><br \/>\nAt the Drugs Info Line of the Trimbos Institute.<\/p>\n<h3>Prefer to play it safe?<\/h3>\n<p>Then choose magic truffles or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magicmushrooms.shop\/microdosing\/\">microdosing<\/a> products. Also read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magicmushrooms.shop\/magic-truffels-voor-beginners-een-complete-gids\/\">guide for beginners<\/a>. Each batch is lab-tested and discreetly shipped.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growkits zijn in Nederland gewoon te koop in smartshops en webshops. Toch is er veel onduidelijkheid. Mag je een growkit hebben? En wat zegt de wet over de paddenstoelen die eruit groeien? In dit artikel zetten we het voor je op een rij. Wat is een growkit? 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