Lion's Mane Mushroom Grow Kit
The "smart mushroom" that looks like a waterfall of icicles! Lion's Mane offers incredible seafood-like flavor and potential cognitive benefits. Pre-inoculated and ready to fruit!
About Lion's Mane
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is one of the most distinctive and sought-after medicinal mushrooms. Unlike traditional cap-and-stem mushrooms, Lion's Mane grows as a white, shaggy mass that resembles a lion's mane or cascading icicles. Prized for both its crab-like flavor and potential cognitive benefits, it's become increasingly popular among health-conscious food enthusiasts.
- Scientific Name: Hericium erinaceus
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
- Fruiting Time: 14-21 days
- Typical Yield: 1-2 lbs over 2 flushes
- Flavor Profile: Crab or lobster-like
- What you'll need: Knife + spray bottle
Growing Your Lion's Mane Kit
Your kit comes pre-inoculated and ready to fruit. No injection required!
Break & Shake
Break up the mycelium and shake to distribute throughout the substrate. Takes 1 minute.
Wait
Let the mycelium colonize the substrate fully. Takes 2-3 weeks in a dark, room temperature location.
Activate
Make a small cut and add water. Place in indirect light and mist twice daily for 14-21 days until harvest.
Harvest & Enjoy
Harvest when the "teeth" are well-developed but still white and firm. Cut the entire mushroom at the base for multiple flushes.
Why Grow Lion's Mane?
Cognitive Benefits
Lion's Mane contains compounds that may support brain health and cognitive function. It's often called the "smart mushroom" for its potential nootropic properties.
Seafood-Like Flavor
When cooked, Lion's Mane has a remarkable texture and flavor similar to crab or lobster. Perfect for plant-based seafood dishes and impressing dinner guests.
Unique Appearance
Lion's Mane's distinctive cascading white appearance makes it unlike any other mushroom. It's a true conversation starter and Instagram-worthy harvest.