Welcome to 420 Magazine's Mushroom Diary of the Month Contest!
We're beyond thrilled to unveil this new contest Sponsored by @Spore Genetics & @Midwest Grow Kits!
This contest celebrates the best psilocybin mushroom diaries from our fungi community. It will be open for submissions every month from the 1st until the 14th at midnight PST. At one minute past midnight on the 15th, everyone will begin voting for a winner.
Kindly share your mushroom diary entries via link in this contest thread.
How Do I Get Started?
As you dive into the world of spores and cultures, maintain an in-depth record by creating a Mushroom Diary. Jot down every observation, revelation and hurdle you encounter, complementing your diary with plenty of daily photographs. This reference guide will walk you through the process How to Start a Mushroom Diary
Remember that your photographs don't just depict your trajectory but also gift the community with a lens into diverse techniques and phases. With that said, please take your time to get the best shots.
Remember to tag @Spore Genetics & @Midwest Grow Kits and any of your friends, so they can all follow your grow.
Prize Package Includes
All winners receive "Mushroom Diary of the Month" title and monthly winners are automatically eligible for our prestigious "Mushroom Diary of the Year" contest, held in January.
420 Magazine: 420 Magazine Lighter, 420 Magazine Magnet & 420 Magazine Stickers
Midwest Grow Kits: Mega Mushroom Grow Kit or Bulk Spawn Grow Kit
Spore Genetics: A+ Albino, Albino Penis Envy, Golden Teacher, Maui Platinum, Treasure Coast
Spore Genetics can only ship to US & Canada - Midwest Grow Kits & 420 Magazine ship worldwide.
Additional Details On Prize Shipping & Customs Duties
Winners are responsible for any additional fees applied by customs.
Contest Voting Criteria
These are some of the things to be mindful of when determining a winner.
Frequent Activity & Updates: Diaries should be regularly maintained and updated
Attention To Detail: Diaries should discuss growing methods and techniques in detail
Quality Photography: Pictures should be plentiful, clear and of good quality
Proper Grammar & Structure: Diaries should be well-written and easy to understand
General Forum Conduct: Diaries and author should adhere to published forum guidelines
Stays On Topic: Diaries should be focused on fungi cultivation
Responds To Questions: Members posting questions receive clear and thoughtful responses
Explains Well & Offers Advice: Diaries is a good environment for new growers to learn
Promotes our Sponsors: Diaries should feature or recommend our Sponsors' products when possible
This structured criteria will give you the best opportunity to secure a win.
Contest Guidelines
1. Promotion (i.e. campaigning) for yourself or a friend, or any attempt at voting more than one time per person (i.e. multiple user names, etc.) is considered cheating and is prohibited. Promotion also includes family and friends who register a new account for voting purposes. Campaigning in any form - including but not limited to mentioning the entry in any thread outside of the contest, a signature link to the entry and campaigning via PMs - will result in the entry being removed from the contest. A second instance, either in a different contest during the same month or in any future contest, will attract a lifetime ban from all future contests. General encouragement to vote in all the contests is encouraged, as long as it's not excessive or crossing the line into campaigning. Any post which explicitly or implicitly encourages members to vote for a specific entry is not.
2. Past winners are ineligible for 3 months from date of win.
3. Staff members from this or any other cannabis/fungi forum/community cannot participate.
4. This contest is open to single mushroom diaries only, updated within the last 30 days. Winning entries cannot be entered into any future contests.
5. Remember to upload your photo through our Photo Gallery before posting them on this thread: Photo Gallery Guide - How to Resize, Upload & Post Photos
6. Self-nominations only.
7. Perpetual diaries are no longer permitted to be nominated in our contests. We realized that this contest was not fair to those who have created single grow diaries to highlight methods, sponsors and strains, as most perpetual diaries are half filled with off topic conversations. Single diaries simply cannot compete with perpetual diaries that have multiple grows, many pages and years of gathered followers. This is the kind of loophole that creates the "popularity contest" mindset, so we opted to remove it to minimize drama and keep things fair. While we truly appreciate the teaching, content and comradeship that a perpetual diary provides, we cannot allow them to be a part of this contest, nor do we have the time, energy and resources to add another contest.
8. If anyone has any questions or problems with ANY of the entries in ANY of our contests, please speak up publicly in the respective contest thread, before the end of the contest or forever hold your peace. Once a winner is announced, that will be the end of discussion, there will be no take backs, unless we made a clerical error.
9. By posting a submission into this contest, it is assumed that you have read and agree to abide by each of the aforementioned guidelines. Consider your submission your "virtual signature".
10. Now that votes are publicly visible, it should be obvious who is voting. Unfortunately, we’ve had to develop endless ways of discovering cheating and are always successful. If you are caught cheating, your entry will be deleted and you'll be called out in the public thread, visible to everyone. Reason being that in the past, when we removed the offending entry without any announcement (to help minimize embarrassment for the member), it often led to uninformed (or worse, misinformed) members questioning our motives and calling us censorship nazi's. More often than not, the cheater themselves would claim innocence, causing an even higher workload for our staff. For these reasons, we now alert the community of what happened, to save all the confusion and massive workload on our team.
About Our Sponsors
Spore Genetics stands at the apex of mycological investigations, offering top-notch magic mushroom spore syringes and gourmet mushroom liquid cultures. We see mycology as more than just a field of science; it's a journey fueled by community interest. Our products serve not only researchers and aficionados but also narrow the distance between the marvels of nature and the intrigue of humanity.
Spore Genetics cherishes the enchantment of community and the fascination with mycology. The monthly mycology grow diary contest symbolizes our festivity of this community's collective fervor and wisdom. Regardless of whether you're a seasoned mycologist or taking your initial steps, we beckon you to participate, share your narratives, and contribute to the ever-enriching mycology sphere.
Before dispersing magic mushroom spore syringes, it's crucial to ensure alignment with local regulations and laws. Possessing or distributing psilocybin-containing mushrooms might be unlawful in several jurisdictions. Advocating for and adhering to lawful and safe practices is paramount.
Midwest Grow Kits makes growing mushrooms easy! Navigating the world of mushroom cultivation can often feel like walking through a maze of conflicting advice. You might find yourself inundated with varying techniques and tips from every forum post you read or video you watch, leading to confusion and overwhelm. That's where Midwest Grow Kits steps in. Our grow kits and methods are meticulously designed to simplify the mushroom cultivation process, prioritizing both maximum yields and user-friendliness.
For over 12 years Midwest has been supplying both novice and expert growers with almost anything you could need in the mushroom growing world.
Consistency and attention to detail are integral to our operation. Our dedicated production team—comprising 28 full-time specialists and 5 part-time experts— We use only the finest, field-tested ingredients, fine-tuning every aspect of production to ensure you have a fulfilling and successful growing experience.
Please be sure to read 420 Magazine’s Psychoactive Medicinal Fungi Forum Disclaimer
Thank you for your support and participation, we are truly grateful for you.
We're beyond thrilled to unveil this new contest Sponsored by @Spore Genetics & @Midwest Grow Kits!
This contest celebrates the best psilocybin mushroom diaries from our fungi community. It will be open for submissions every month from the 1st until the 14th at midnight PST. At one minute past midnight on the 15th, everyone will begin voting for a winner.
Kindly share your mushroom diary entries via link in this contest thread.
How Do I Get Started?
As you dive into the world of spores and cultures, maintain an in-depth record by creating a Mushroom Diary. Jot down every observation, revelation and hurdle you encounter, complementing your diary with plenty of daily photographs. This reference guide will walk you through the process How to Start a Mushroom Diary
Remember that your photographs don't just depict your trajectory but also gift the community with a lens into diverse techniques and phases. With that said, please take your time to get the best shots.
Remember to tag @Spore Genetics & @Midwest Grow Kits and any of your friends, so they can all follow your grow.
Prize Package Includes
All winners receive "Mushroom Diary of the Month" title and monthly winners are automatically eligible for our prestigious "Mushroom Diary of the Year" contest, held in January.
420 Magazine: 420 Magazine Lighter, 420 Magazine Magnet & 420 Magazine Stickers
Midwest Grow Kits: Mega Mushroom Grow Kit or Bulk Spawn Grow Kit
Spore Genetics: A+ Albino, Albino Penis Envy, Golden Teacher, Maui Platinum, Treasure Coast
Spore Genetics can only ship to US & Canada - Midwest Grow Kits & 420 Magazine ship worldwide.
Additional Details On Prize Shipping & Customs Duties
Winners are responsible for any additional fees applied by customs.
Contest Voting Criteria
These are some of the things to be mindful of when determining a winner.
Frequent Activity & Updates: Diaries should be regularly maintained and updated
Attention To Detail: Diaries should discuss growing methods and techniques in detail
Quality Photography: Pictures should be plentiful, clear and of good quality
Proper Grammar & Structure: Diaries should be well-written and easy to understand
General Forum Conduct: Diaries and author should adhere to published forum guidelines
Stays On Topic: Diaries should be focused on fungi cultivation
Responds To Questions: Members posting questions receive clear and thoughtful responses
Explains Well & Offers Advice: Diaries is a good environment for new growers to learn
Promotes our Sponsors: Diaries should feature or recommend our Sponsors' products when possible
This structured criteria will give you the best opportunity to secure a win.
Contest Guidelines
1. Promotion (i.e. campaigning) for yourself or a friend, or any attempt at voting more than one time per person (i.e. multiple user names, etc.) is considered cheating and is prohibited. Promotion also includes family and friends who register a new account for voting purposes. Campaigning in any form - including but not limited to mentioning the entry in any thread outside of the contest, a signature link to the entry and campaigning via PMs - will result in the entry being removed from the contest. A second instance, either in a different contest during the same month or in any future contest, will attract a lifetime ban from all future contests. General encouragement to vote in all the contests is encouraged, as long as it's not excessive or crossing the line into campaigning. Any post which explicitly or implicitly encourages members to vote for a specific entry is not.
2. Past winners are ineligible for 3 months from date of win.
3. Staff members from this or any other cannabis/fungi forum/community cannot participate.
4. This contest is open to single mushroom diaries only, updated within the last 30 days. Winning entries cannot be entered into any future contests.
5. Remember to upload your photo through our Photo Gallery before posting them on this thread: Photo Gallery Guide - How to Resize, Upload & Post Photos
6. Self-nominations only.
7. Perpetual diaries are no longer permitted to be nominated in our contests. We realized that this contest was not fair to those who have created single grow diaries to highlight methods, sponsors and strains, as most perpetual diaries are half filled with off topic conversations. Single diaries simply cannot compete with perpetual diaries that have multiple grows, many pages and years of gathered followers. This is the kind of loophole that creates the "popularity contest" mindset, so we opted to remove it to minimize drama and keep things fair. While we truly appreciate the teaching, content and comradeship that a perpetual diary provides, we cannot allow them to be a part of this contest, nor do we have the time, energy and resources to add another contest.
8. If anyone has any questions or problems with ANY of the entries in ANY of our contests, please speak up publicly in the respective contest thread, before the end of the contest or forever hold your peace. Once a winner is announced, that will be the end of discussion, there will be no take backs, unless we made a clerical error.
9. By posting a submission into this contest, it is assumed that you have read and agree to abide by each of the aforementioned guidelines. Consider your submission your "virtual signature".
10. Now that votes are publicly visible, it should be obvious who is voting. Unfortunately, we’ve had to develop endless ways of discovering cheating and are always successful. If you are caught cheating, your entry will be deleted and you'll be called out in the public thread, visible to everyone. Reason being that in the past, when we removed the offending entry without any announcement (to help minimize embarrassment for the member), it often led to uninformed (or worse, misinformed) members questioning our motives and calling us censorship nazi's. More often than not, the cheater themselves would claim innocence, causing an even higher workload for our staff. For these reasons, we now alert the community of what happened, to save all the confusion and massive workload on our team.
About Our Sponsors
Spore Genetics stands at the apex of mycological investigations, offering top-notch magic mushroom spore syringes and gourmet mushroom liquid cultures. We see mycology as more than just a field of science; it's a journey fueled by community interest. Our products serve not only researchers and aficionados but also narrow the distance between the marvels of nature and the intrigue of humanity.
Spore Genetics cherishes the enchantment of community and the fascination with mycology. The monthly mycology grow diary contest symbolizes our festivity of this community's collective fervor and wisdom. Regardless of whether you're a seasoned mycologist or taking your initial steps, we beckon you to participate, share your narratives, and contribute to the ever-enriching mycology sphere.
Before dispersing magic mushroom spore syringes, it's crucial to ensure alignment with local regulations and laws. Possessing or distributing psilocybin-containing mushrooms might be unlawful in several jurisdictions. Advocating for and adhering to lawful and safe practices is paramount.
Midwest Grow Kits makes growing mushrooms easy! Navigating the world of mushroom cultivation can often feel like walking through a maze of conflicting advice. You might find yourself inundated with varying techniques and tips from every forum post you read or video you watch, leading to confusion and overwhelm. That's where Midwest Grow Kits steps in. Our grow kits and methods are meticulously designed to simplify the mushroom cultivation process, prioritizing both maximum yields and user-friendliness.
For over 12 years Midwest has been supplying both novice and expert growers with almost anything you could need in the mushroom growing world.
Consistency and attention to detail are integral to our operation. Our dedicated production team—comprising 28 full-time specialists and 5 part-time experts— We use only the finest, field-tested ingredients, fine-tuning every aspect of production to ensure you have a fulfilling and successful growing experience.
Please be sure to read 420 Magazine’s Psychoactive Medicinal Fungi Forum Disclaimer
Thank you for your support and participation, we are truly grateful for you.
January's Mushroom Grow Diary Contenders
January's Mushroom Grow Diary Contenders
Good Luck Everyone!
Good Luck Everyone! 
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