Meet the teacher of the mushroom world — friendly, forgiving, and most people’s first pick. Easy to grow and a generous yielder, Golden Teacher is the strain that lets a nervous beginner look like they know what they’re doing. It holds up beautifully through the inevitable bumps of anyone’s mycology learning curve, which is exactly why it’s become the starting line for so many cultivation journeys and one of the most widely grown strains on the planet.
The “golden” bit? That’s the handsome caramel-coloured caps it’s named for. With its good looks, laid-back temperament, and consistent results, it’s earned its reputation as the reliable classroom favourite.
Something to keep in mind: It does take its sweet time; Golden Teacher has a notably longer growth cycle than many other Psilocybe cubensis varieties, but slow and steady suits this one. Think of it as the strain that refuses to be rushed.
A little history: Golden Teacher is a relative newcomer in fungal terms, first appearing in the 1980s. Its exact origins are pleasantly mysterious – best guesses point to wild Mexican or Gulf Coast spores, with some folklore crediting a chance find in the wilds of Florida. Definitive records are elusive, which only adds to the legend. It spread far and wide through hobbyist and enthusiast circles, and that distinctive golden cap (plus a memorable name) did the rest.
Storage: Keep your spores refrigerated, not frozen, from the moment you receive them. Pop them in the fridge straight away, and they’ll happily keep for a couple of months and in perfect conditions, even for years.
Remember: All our products are sold for microscopy purposes ONLY; do not try to grow mushrooms with any of our products; that would be illegal and very naughty. While I have your attention on this matter, it is very surprising to learn how many naughty people there are out there. No judging, but I cannot answer any questions about growing mushrooms. It doesn’t matter if you live somewhere where growing is legal; I still won’t answer any questions – please don’t ask. However, if you do ask me naughty questions, I will unfortunately have to add you to my banned list, and you will be unable to enjoy any of my lovely products. I will also inform Santa about your naughty behaviour and ask him to put you on his naughty list – that’s now Christmas stuffed. So please, no naughty questions.
Don’t Forget:
Keep them in a cool, dark place; about 5’c is nice
Keep the product in a clean and tidy place
Don’t let the product get hot
Don’t let them freeze
Don’t let them become dusty or dirty
Meet the teacher of the mushroom world — friendly, forgiving, and most people’s first pick. Easy to grow and a generous yielder, Golden Teacher is the strain that lets a nervous beginner look like they know what they’re doing. It holds up beautifully through the inevitable bumps of anyone’s mycology learning curve, which is exactly why it’s become the starting line for so many cultivation journeys and one of the most widely grown strains on the planet.
The “golden” bit? That’s the handsome caramel-coloured caps it’s named for. With its good looks, laid-back temperament, and consistent results, it’s earned its reputation as the reliable classroom favourite.
Something to keep in mind: It does take its sweet time; Golden Teacher has a notably longer growth cycle than many other Psilocybe cubensis varieties, but slow and steady suits this one. Think of it as the strain that refuses to be rushed.
A little history: Golden Teacher is a relative newcomer in fungal terms, first appearing in the 1980s. Its exact origins are pleasantly mysterious – best guesses point to wild Mexican or Gulf Coast spores, with some folklore crediting a chance find in the wilds of Florida. Definitive records are elusive, which only adds to the legend. It spread far and wide through hobbyist and enthusiast circles, and that distinctive golden cap (plus a memorable name) did the rest.
Storage: Keep your spores refrigerated, not frozen, from the moment you receive them. Pop them in the fridge straight away, and they’ll happily keep for a couple of months and in perfect conditions, even for years.
Remember: All our products are sold for microscopy purposes ONLY; do not try to grow mushrooms with any of our products; that would be illegal and very naughty. While I have your attention on this matter, it is very surprising to learn how many naughty people there are out there. No judging, but I cannot answer any questions about growing mushrooms. It doesn’t matter if you live somewhere where growing is legal; I still won’t answer any questions – please don’t ask. However, if you do ask me naughty questions, I will unfortunately have to add you to my banned list, and you will be unable to enjoy any of my lovely products. I will also inform Santa about your naughty behaviour and ask him to put you on his naughty list – that’s now Christmas stuffed. So please, no naughty questions.
Don’t Forget:
Keep them in a cool, dark place; about 5’c is nice
Keep the product in a clean and tidy place
Don’t let the product get hot
Don’t let them freeze
Don’t let them become dusty or dirty
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