Description
Buy Golden Teachers Magic Mushrooms
Golden Teacher is a well-known strain of Psilocybe cubensis with golden caps and moderate potency. It’s a favorite with first-timers and experienced psychonauts alike.
Golden Teacher Origin and Genetics
Nobody knows exactly where Golden Teacher came from, but it was first documented in the late 1980s. It isn’t named after a region. The name comes from its golden caps and the introspective trips it’s known for. As a Psilocybe cubensis variety, it shares its genetics with the rest of that widespread species. Also in stock: Quezon Magic Mushrooms Strain.
Golden Teacher Effects
Golden Teacher produces a familiar set of psychoactive effects:
- Visual and auditory hallucinations: sharper colors, patterns and sounds.
- Euphoria: a lifted mood and a sense of connection.
- Deep introspection: more self-awareness and reflective thinking. We also stock Stakz Magic Mushrooms.
Potency is considered average for Psilocybe cubensis, though experiences vary from person to person.
Cultivation: How to Grow Golden Teacher Magic Mushrooms
Growing Golden Teacher follows the usual cubensis stages.
1. Strain Selection
Buy Golden Teacher spores from a reputable supplier so the genetics are right.
2. Substrate Preparation
Nutrient-rich substrates work best:
- Rye grain: a solid nutritional base for mycelium.
- Brown rice flour (BRF): used in the PF Tek method and good for beginners.
- Coco coir and vermiculite: a popular mix that holds moisture well.
Sterilize the substrate in a pressure cooker or autoclave to kill contaminants.
3. Inoculation
Once the substrate has cooled, inoculate it with Golden Teacher spores. Work in a sterile space, ideally a laminar flow hood or still air box.
4. Incubation
Keep the jars or bags somewhere dark and warm, at 75°F to 80°F (24°C to 27°C). Colonization usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on conditions and substrate.
5. Fruiting Conditions
After full colonization, move the substrate to a fruiting chamber with:
- Temperature: 70°F to 75°F (21°C to 24°C).
- Humidity: 85% to 95%.
- Light: indirect natural light or low artificial light on a 12-hour light/dark cycle.
- Fresh air exchange: regular ventilation so carbon dioxide doesn’t build up.
Mushrooms usually start forming within one to two weeks in good conditions. Harvest just before the veil under the cap breaks.
6. Harvesting
Remove mature mushrooms gently. Bruising can cost potency.
7. Drying and Storage
Dry Golden Teacher soon after harvest, ideally in a food dehydrator on a low setting, then store the dried mushrooms in airtight containers away from light and moisture.
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