Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a delicious hearty mushroom that produces plump, dense, shaggy "pom pom" clusters. It also makes a great seafood substitute, as it has a consistency and flavor similar to crab meat. What's more, it's highly versatile, as it can be enjoyed cooked, dried, extracted, or even steeped as a tea.

If you're looking for a faster growing lion's mane, we recommend growing it in buckets (as it's a great side-fruiting mushroom). For those who don't mind waiting, lion's mane is ideal for growing on logs and totems. However, these methods require patience, as it can take 1-2 years from inoculation to get your first flush. But once established, a single log can continue to produce for several years if kept in the right conditions!

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Recommended use:

• Lion's mane sawdust spawn is recommended for log and bucket projects. 
• Best wood species are maple (hard), beech, and hornbeam. Click here for other compatible species.
• Sawdust spawn is ideal for larger log projects of 10 or more logs.
• This is not a mushroom grow kit. Lion's mane sawdust spawn must be used in log inoculation in order to fruit.

Upon receiving your spawn:

Remove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!

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