It does finally allow Schedule 1 to grow and process Shrooms on their specialised equipment. You can unlock them in Downtown once you’ve dented their reputation sufficiently, and while it won’t earn as much as late-game stuff, Shrooms in early/mid-game stages are an amazing money-spinner.
They are inexpensive to maintain, easy to automate, and exactly what you want if you need quick money to access higher-level equipment. The two Shroom mix recipes below are among the best ones for creating a quick profit and are thus suited for the automation of employees.
Why Mushrooms Are Worth Cultivating
Shrooms are good when you are looking to earn steady money without being micromanaged.
| Benefit | Why it Matters |
| Low cost of setting up | Fewer stations, cheaper ingredients |
| Easy automation | Employees can handle the whole supply-chain process |
| Quick turnaround | Useful for short-term gain |
| Scales well | Drying Racks: Their use improves value significantly |
Fat Punch Mix (High Profit, Late-Game Ingredient)
It’s one of the most lucrative versions of a Shroom mix that you can buy, although it does require a late-game unlock.
| Ingredient | Effect |
| Cuke | Energizing |
| Horse Semen | Long-F |
| Battery | Bright-E |
| Viag | Tropic Thunder |
| Addy | Electrifying / Thought-Provoking |
Profit:
- Basic Quality Shrooms Cost: $280+
- Racks to dry clothes further enhance this trend
(Notes: This mix is extremely efficient once automated, but it utilises Addy, which unlocks at a rather high level; therefore, it is best for established setups rather than early progression.)
LA Balls Mix (Early Access, Fewer Ingredients)
This mix is a solid alternative for anything effective as soon as Shrooms unlock.
| Ingredient | Effect |
| Cuke | Energizing |
| Mega Bean | Foggy / Cyclopean |
| Horse Semen | Long-faced |
| Chili | Hot |
Profits:
- LSD Shrooms go for a low as $250
- Drying racks can easily double, even triple that amount.
(Notes: This recipe makes use of much more easily available ingredients and, besides requiring very little work, still provides consistent returns.)
Which Mix Should You Use?
| Situation | Recommended Mix |
| Early access to Shroom | LA Balls |
| Mid-to-late game | Fat Punch |
| Focus on full automation | Either |
| Maximum profit | Fat Punch (with drying) |
If it’s fast cash with low heat you’re after, both mixes will do the trick. Focus on LA Balls to start, before switching to Fat Punch once Addy’s unlocked and your operation’s up and running.
