Microscopy and Mushroom Spores

Microscopy is one of the easiest and most enjoyable science hobbies that anyone can take up. Mushroom spores are just one of the many things you can study at a microscopic level, including all mushroom spores. You may be surprised to know that even magic magic mushroom spores can not only be purchased but studied and learned about in a home setting. Magic mushroom microscopy spores are legal to possess in the United States in all states Not including California, Georgia and Idaho.

The first thing you’ll need is a microscope, A microscope with 1000x magnification is a great start, so avoid any other types of microscopes that are marketed as toys or for kids. They won’t offer the type of resolution you need for your mushroom spores.  with your microscope, consider buying glass slides even if they came with the microscope or not. Slides are very affordable and can be purchased online as well, plus a dust cover to protect the sensitive lenses of the microscope and extra illuminator bulbs to ensure you have very few distractions when you’re conducting your observations. To be on the safe side, also add a box of disposable lens tissues to clean your microscope in case of dust or grime. In total, your starting budget should be about $500, which is great for amateur microscopy.

One of the most popular, versatile, and adaptable is the B Plus spores, and it does well for beginners because it is perhaps the easiest to study. My favorites are the golden teacher, Jedi Mind, AA+ and white teacher spores. Although  my favorites are for more experienced eye because its high popularity means that you’ll need to know the genuine spores under the microscope to avoid scams. Once you understand mushroom spores in general and a grasp of genetics.

In conclusion with almost 200 types of mushroom spores, microscopy can become a long-lasting and sustainable hobby to study using your microscope. As long as the spores are strictly for educational purposes and spores remain spores only then are legal to purchase in most US states as mentioned above. Some spores become illegal only when they’re germinated and produce mycelium, which is the lace-like webbing.

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