{"product_id":"ballot-de-culture-lions-mane-bio","title":"Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Culture Block","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ns-product-desc { font-family: 'Figtree', system-ui, sans-serif; color: #1E201C; font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 0.8125rem + 0.25vw, 1rem); line-height: 1.625; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .ns-product-desc__label { font-family: 'Bastardo', system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 0.6875rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #A18A8C; margin: 0 0 12px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__heading { font-family: 'Softcore', Georgia, serif; font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 1.75rem + 1.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 100; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.16; color: #1E201C; margin: 0 0 20px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__subheading { font-family: 'Bastardo', system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.5rem + 0.75vw, 2.125rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.1; color: #1E201C; margin: 36px 0 16px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__subheading--xs { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.25rem + 0.625vw, 1.75rem); margin: 24px 0 12px; }\n  .ns-product-desc p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ns-product-desc ul, .ns-product-desc ol { margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 1.25rem; }\n  .ns-product-desc li { margin-bottom: 6px; }\n  .ns-product-desc em { font-style: italic; }\n  .ns-product-desc a { color: #1E201C; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 2px; }\n  .ns-product-desc a:hover, .ns-product-desc a:focus-visible { color: #4622DE; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 4px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__note { color: #A18A8C; }\n  .ns-product-desc__note a { color: #A18A8C; }\n  .ns-product-desc__divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #D8D59C; margin: 32px 0; }\n  .ns-product-desc__check { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__check img { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 2px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__check p { margin: 0; color: #A18A8C; }\n  .ns-product-desc__bio { text-align: center; margin: 16px 0 8px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__bio img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .ns-product-desc__spec { background-color: #FBE6B0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 0 0 20px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__spec p { margin: 0 0 4px; font-style: italic; }\n  .ns-product-desc__spec p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n  .ns-product-desc__table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #FFFFFF; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(23,23,23,0.07), 0 4px 14px rgba(23,23,23,0.05); margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ns-product-desc__table td { padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #D8D59C; vertical-align: top; }\n  .ns-product-desc__table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }\n  .ns-product-desc__table td:first-child { font-family: 'Bastardo', system-ui, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; width: 42%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-product-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily harvest your own \u003cstrong\u003eLion's Mane\u003c\/strong\u003e — also known as \u003cstrong\u003ebearded tooth mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epom-pom mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This striking mushroom forms white pom-pom-like clusters made up of soft spines, with a tender texture and a delicate, subtly briny flavor often compared to crab or lobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion's Mane, \u003cem\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e, bearded tooth mushroom, pom-pom mushroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1–1.5 kg (approx. 2.2–3.3 lb) of fresh mushrooms over 2 to 3 harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e water, wood sawdust, cereals including alfalfa, lime, and Lion's Mane mycelium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 4.8 kg (about 10.6 lb).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 25 x 20 x 20 cm (about 10 x 8 x 8 in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e cooking, drying, culinary processing, or preparing mushroom extracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium (Mycosphere)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6214\/4149\/files\/Lion_s_Mane_Mushroom_Manual_4_languages.pdf?v=1724759271\" title=\"Lion's Mane instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload our instruction manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-product-desc__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e yield figures are estimates based on our production experience. They are not guaranteed, as productivity depends heavily on growing conditions: temperature, humidity, ventilation, light, and the grower's experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ns-product-desc__divider\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e🍄 The variety: Lion's Mane\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion's Mane is one of the most unusual mushrooms to grow. Unlike oyster or shiitake mushrooms, it doesn't form a classic cap but instead a rounded white mass that gradually develops small spines (known as teeth, or hydnums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts texture is tender, melt-in-the-mouth, and fibrous, with a mild, delicate flavor. It's especially prized pan-fried, shredded, in fritters, in vegetarian \"crab cakes,\" in sauces, or simply sautéed with garlic and butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion's Mane is a little more sensitive than classic oyster mushrooms. It needs high humidity but doesn't like being wetted directly. Dry drafts, temperature swings, or a lack of humidity can cause it to yellow prematurely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ns-product-desc__divider\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading ns-product-desc__subheading--xs\"\u003eOur quality commitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-product-desc__check\"\u003e\n\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\" alt=\"Check\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6214\/4149\/files\/Pngtree_greencheckmarkiconflat_6109374_50x50.png?v=1675713931\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe produce our mycelium under laboratory conditions, ensuring varietal purity and optimal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-product-desc__check\"\u003e\n\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\" alt=\"Check\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6214\/4149\/files\/Pngtree_greencheckmarkiconflat_6109374_50x50.png?v=1675713931\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe produce our mycelium in a 100% organic way, and all our products are certified \"BE-BIO-01, Agriculture Belgium\" by CERTISYS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-product-desc__bio\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"160\" width=\"160\" alt=\"BE-BIO-01 logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6214\/4149\/files\/logobio_160x160.png?v=1675714172\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ns-product-desc__divider\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e📦 Using the fruiting block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't use the block right away, keep it in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks. Lion's Mane can fruit year-round, but it generally gives the best results in cool to moderate conditions, between 12 and 20°C (54–68°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this variety, we recommend fruiting the mushrooms through small openings in the bag. This keeps moisture in the substrate while guiding the mushrooms out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the block in a bright room, but out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the air out of the bag thoroughly so the plastic stays close to the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake 1 to 2 cross-shaped slits about 4–5 cm (1.5–2 in) on the sides of the block, at the level of the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid making too many openings: fewer openings generally give larger mushrooms that are easier to keep moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain high humidity around the block, ideally between 85 and 95%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilate regularly, but avoid direct drafts, which dry out young mushrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the surrounding air is dry, place the block in a small greenhouse, a grow box, or under a clear plastic bag with a few small holes punched in it. In that case, remove the plastic once or twice a day to refresh the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid spraying young Lion's Mane directly. It's better to humidify the air around the block or the walls of the growing chamber. The mushrooms should stay in a humid atmosphere but not be constantly wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamycosphere.com\/products\/mini-spray-60-ml\" title=\"Minispray\"\u003eminispray\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamycosphere.com\/products\/brumisateur-ultra-son\" title=\"professional foggers\"\u003eprofessional foggers\u003c\/a\u003e to maintain enough humidity around the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e⚙️ Growing parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ns-product-desc__table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–20°C (54–68°F). Ideal: 15–18°C (59–64°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85–95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimordia appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 7 to 14 days after opening, depending on conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 5 to 10 days after the young mushrooms appear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation \/ CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular ventilation. Ideally around 500 to 1000 ppm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndirect light, about 500 to 1000 lux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 3 harvests, with a rest period between each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-product-desc__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e if Lion's Mane yellows quickly, the air is often too dry, the temperature too high, or the mushrooms have been wetted directly. If the shape becomes very branched, coral-like, or loose, it may indicate a lack of fresh air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e🌱 Where to grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your block indoors: kitchen, cellar, garage, laundry room, or a lightly heated space. Lion's Mane needs a little light to form well, but you should avoid direct sunlight, radiators, and dry drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to maintain a humid, stable atmosphere around the block. A small grow greenhouse, a grow box, or a fruiting chamber can help you get better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e🔄 Harvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest Lion's Mane when the spines are about 5 mm (roughly ¼ in) long and the mushroom is still nicely white to light cream. If you wait too long, the spines lengthen, the texture becomes drier, and the mushroom can yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo harvest, gently grasp the mushroom at the base and twist it off. You can also cut it cleanly with a clean knife. Remove any leftover pieces on the substrate to prepare for the next harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first harvest is usually the most abundant. Later harvests are often smaller but can still produce fine mushrooms if the block stays well hydrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e📦 Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion's Mane is more delicate than king oyster (eryngii) or shiitake. Keep it in a paper bag in the refrigerator and ideally use it within 3 to 5 days of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor longer storage, you can dry it, grind it into powder, freeze it after cooking, or use it in your culinary preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-product-desc__note\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegal notice for Belgium: \"Organic growing substrate: pasteurized and inoculated mushroom-farm substrate\" (Derogation No. EM470.J). Do not consume the substrate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e🍳 Cooking tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion's Mane is easy to cook. Its fibrous texture lets you shred it by hand or slice it into thick pieces. It's excellent pan-fried, grilled, breaded, in sauces, or in vegetarian recipes where you're looking for a tender, satisfying texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple preparation: tear the mushroom into pieces, sauté it over medium-high heat with a little oil or butter, then add salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, soy sauce, or lemon at the end of cooking. Cooking it until nicely golden concentrates the flavors and gives a great texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-product-desc__subheading\"\u003e💡 Tips for later harvests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the first harvest, let the block rest for a few days while keeping humidity up. To encourage a second or third harvest, you can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erehydrate the block by soaking it overnight in clean water, then drain it well before returning it to cultivation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapply a light cold shock by placing the block in a cool spot overnight — in the refrigerator or a cold room;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echeck that the openings haven't dried out;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintain high humidity, without wetting the young mushrooms directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-product-desc__note\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegal notice for Belgium: \"Organic growing substrate: pasteurized and inoculated mushroom-farm substrate\" (Derogation No. EM470.J). 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