Choosing spores for microscopy comes down to sample quality, species suitability, and sourcing. A good sample is fresh, densely printed, and clearly labelled with species and collection date. Beginners typically start with species that have dense, dark, well-documented spores — magic mushroom spores are a common choice in the UK, as spores contain no psilocybin and remain legal to buy, sell, and study. Comparing spore colour, shape, and size helps with identification, while sourcing from … read more