Golden Teacher Spore Syringe - Psilocybe cubensis, 20 ml
Golden Teacher is one of the best-known Psilocybe cubensis strains in the growing community, named after the golden to caramel-coloured caps of the mature mushroom. This spore syringe contains 20 ml of spore suspension in sterile water from this strain, ready to use so you do not have to fill a syringe yourself. Psilocybe cubensis spores typically have a dark purple to blackish-brown colour, a trait used in microscopy for identifying the species.
Spores themselves do not contain psilocybin or psilocin; those active compounds only form later in the mycelium and the mushroom itself. This spore syringe is therefore supplied solely for microscopic research and identification purposes, not for growing mushrooms for consumption, which is not permitted in the Netherlands for Psilocybe cubensis.
Use
Clean your work surface and hands before opening the syringe, and disinfect the needle with an alcohol wipe before use. Shake the syringe briefly before removing the cap, so the spores are evenly distributed through the suspension. Use the syringe to place a small drop of suspension on a clean slide for examination under the microscope.
Storage
Store the syringe upright, in the dark and refrigerated between 2 and 8°C, for example at the bottom of the fridge. Do not freeze the suspension: ice crystals damage the spores. Reseal the syringe properly straight after use to prevent contamination of the remaining suspension. When stored correctly, a syringe generally stays usable for research for around 1 to 2 years after shipping.
FAQ
Can I use this syringe to grow mushrooms?
No, this spore syringe is intended solely for microscopic research and identification. Growing Psilocybe cubensis for consumption is not permitted in the Netherlands.
Why are spores legal while mushrooms are not?
Spores themselves do not contain psilocybin or psilocin; those compounds only form later in the mycelium and fruiting bodies. That is why spores are sold solely for research purposes.
How long does the syringe stay usable?
Stored cool and dark, a syringe generally stays suitable for microscopic research for around 1 to 2 years after shipping.
At Dutch-Smart you will find spore syringes and spore vials from various other Psilocybe cubensis strains in the same category.
