Golden Teacher

The Golden Teacher is the classic cube. Golden Teacher is very domesticated and is a good candidate for multispore inoculation.

Variety Origin: Nobody seems to know where Golden Teacher spores came from but it was likely discovered in the Gulf region of the USA. This cube has been around for quite a while and has been sold by many vendors. It can produce average to large flushes of average looking cubes. Some GT's can grow to be quite large. Some may display a nipple on the top of the cap and according to Workman, the occasional 'wart'.

Colonization and fruiting times may be a little slower than average. Opinions about the GT are quite mixed. Most love it.

The renowned and legendary "Golden Teacher" mushroom is a beloved and widely recognized variety known for its enlightening characteristics. Its iconic name reflects its reputation for guiding both novice and experienced cultivators on a transformative journey of mycology exploration.

With a distinct appearance, the Golden Teacher showcases a creamy white stem topped by a convex cap that gracefully matures from a pale yellow to a striking golden hue. These captivating features contribute to its unmistakable charm.

Beyond its visual appeal, the Golden Teacher holds a reputation for its adaptable growth, making it a favorable choice for those new to mushroom cultivation as well as seasoned enthusiasts. Its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, coupled with its potential for profound experiences, solidifies the Golden Teacher's place as a cherished and sought-after member of the mushroom community.

Habitat: Bovine, Equine Dung and Enriched Soils

Climate: Subtropical

Cap: 50+ mm in diameter, convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity. Reddish cinnamon brown maturing to golden brown to light yellow. Surface dry with pronounced and persistent remnants of universal veil on cap (spots). Flesh white soon bruises bluish green.

Stem: 125+ mm in length, yellowish. Flesh bruising bluish green where injured. Persistent membranous annulus (ring) from partial veil that becomes dusted with purple brown spores at maturity.

Gills: Attachment adnate to adnexed. Grayish coloration in young fruit bodies becoming nearly black in maturity.

Spores: Dark purplish brown, subellipsoid on 4-spored basidia