Description
The Jack Frost x Shakti Growkit is a striking albino hybrid prized among mycology enthusiasts and collectors. Created by Yoshi Amano, this cross combines Jack Frost (True Albino Teacher × APE) with Shakti, an albino isolation of Malabar cubensis. The result is a visually unique strain known for its purity, stability, and distinct morphology—perfect for microscopy and advanced research.
Key Characteristics
- Albino appearance: Pure white pigmentation across caps and stems
- Caps: Rounded, smooth, and compact
- Stems: Thick, dense, and structurally consistent
- Genetics: Stable hybrid from a Jack Frost monokaryon × Shakti Blue Mutant dikaryon
- Growth profile: Reliable and uniform under controlled laboratory study
Why Researchers Value Jack Frost x Shakti
This hybrid—also referenced as Shiva F6—is admired for its clean phenotype and genetic consistency, making it an excellent subject for microscopy, morphological comparison, and spore analysis. Albino strains like this are especially popular for exploring pigment expression and structural development within Psilocybe species.
Ideal For
- Mycologists
- Microscopy enthusiasts
- Spore collectors
- Genetic research and observation
Jack Frost x Shakti offers a visually captivating and scientifically valuable specimen for anyone passionate about advanced fungal study.
