About

Shroom Crafter is an independent publication covering indoor mushroom cultivation, psilocybin research, and psychedelic culture in Europe.

We publish evidence-based guides for cultivators, researchers, and curious readers — written with precision, scepticism, and respect for the complexity of these subjects.

What We Cover

Indoor Cultivation

Environmental systems, equipment selection, contamination prevention, and substrate management for beginner and intermediate cultivators. We frame cultivation as a systems problem, not a recipe — because understanding why things work produces better outcomes than following steps blindly.

Psilocybin Research

We follow the clinical research landscape closely: trial results, regulatory developments, and the neuroscience behind altered states. We report findings accurately, including their limitations — effect sizes, blinding challenges, replication status, and what the data does and does not support.

Psychedelic Culture

The history, policy, and cultural context of psychedelics in Europe and beyond. From the Wasson expedition to contemporary biohacker communities, we track how these substances have been understood, suppressed, and rehabilitated across different periods and contexts.

Our Approach

We write for readers who want to think carefully about these subjects rather than be told what to believe.

That means citing primary sources, distinguishing established findings from preliminary ones, and flagging where the evidence is weak or contested. It also means covering legal context honestly — what is permitted varies significantly across European jurisdictions, and we do not simplify or obscure that complexity.

We do not sell products, endorse suppliers, or accept sponsored content that influences editorial decisions. Where we link to equipment or products, we may earn a small affiliate commission — this does not affect what we recommend or how we cover it.

Contact

For research corrections, editorial enquiries, or collaboration proposals:
fieldnotes@shroomcrafter.org

Shroom Crafter is based in Europe and publishes in English.