Golden Teacher Spore Print

A Golden Teacher spore print puts the most popular cubensis strain’s genetics on a single piece of sterile foil — ready for years of microscopy research. Spore prints are the original method of preserving and distributing fungal genetics, and Golden Teacher’s dense, symmetrical deposits make it one of the most visually impressive prints you can collect. The dark purplish-brown radial pattern is a textbook example of a cubensis spore deposit.

Print Characteristics & Microscopy

Golden Teacher prints display a dense, radially symmetrical deposit of dark purplish-brown to nearly black spores on sterile aluminium foil. Individual spores scraped from the print are ellipsoid, approximately 8–9 x 5–6 micrometres, with smooth, thick cell walls — identical to those found in our Golden Teacher spore syringes. A single scraping from the print provides enough material for multiple slides.

Strain Background

Golden Teacher was first documented in the late 1980s from the Gulf Coast region of the United States. It remains the most widely distributed and studied Psilocybe cubensis strain in the world. Its reliable spore production makes it ideal for print collection.

Storage & Handling

Store the Golden Teacher spore print in a cool, dark, dry location. Keep sealed until use. Properly stored spore prints remain viable for 2–5+ years — significantly longer than spore syringes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a spore print last compared to a syringe?
Spore prints last significantly longer. A properly stored print (cool, dark, dry, sealed) can remain viable for 2–5+ years, while spore syringes are typically viable for 6–12 months. This makes prints the preferred format for long-term storage and archival collections.

Should I buy the print or the syringe?
Both contain the same Golden Teacher genetics. The syringe is ready to use immediately. The print requires scraping and hydrating but stores longer and contains more total spore material. If building a long-term reference collection, choose the print.

Every print is collected in our Canadian cleanroom under 99.99% HEPA-filtered laminar flow hoods, deposited for 12–24 hours, dried, and sealed.