Bio-Löwenmähnenpilz-Zuchtkit

€26,95

Unsere Outdoor-Pilzzucht-Kits für Holzstämme enthalten alles, was Sie zum Pilzanbau benötigenauf Baumstämmen, Totems oder Stubben! Jedes Starter-Kit enthält einen Bohrer, Siegellack, einen Wachsapplikator, einen Beutel mit 100 Dübelbrut und eine vollständige Anleitung. Es ist der perfekte Einstieg und erfordert die geringste Anfangsinvestition.

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USDA Certified Organic

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Trusted by 350K+ Growers

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Schwierigkeitsgrad: Mittel

Löwenmähnenpilze sind zwar etwas schwieriger zu ernten, eignen sich aber dennoch hervorragend für selbstbewusste Anfänger oder Personen mit etwas Erfahrung im Pilzanbau. Sie besiedeln schnell und sind relativ zuverlässige Produzenten.

Die Löwenmähne bildet einen reinweißen Cluster aus eiszapfenartigen Zähnen. Beim Kochen hat sie eine Konsistenz, die Krabbenfleisch ähnelt. Wir schneiden sie gerne in Scheiben und braten sie in Olivenöl oder Butter an. Man kann sie auch zerreißen und nach einem Krabbenkuchenrezept „Löwenmähnen-Küchlein“ zubereiten!

What's Included
  • A drill bit
  • Log sealing wax
  • A wax applicator
  • 100 ct plug spawn
  • Instruction guide
How to Use

Storage

If you don't plan to use immediately, you can refrigerate your spawn for up to 6 months

That's not mold, it's mycelium!

Your kit includes plug spawn colonized with mushroom mycelium. It may appear covered with a soft, white, mold-like substance - that's the mushroom mycelium! It is completely normal. The mycelium of some species is more prominent than others.

Inoculation

All of our species work well with the log and stump methods. Colonization may start producing in 4-12 months, though fruiting is dependent on environmental triggers.

For our complete plug spawn pamphlet, click here.

Cautions & considerations

If you’re going to consume home-grown mushrooms, make sure to cook your fresh mushrooms thoroughly with heat. If it is your first time eating this species, it is best to start with a small amount to check for allergies, even if cooked.

FAQs

Plug Spawn FAQ

Log Cultivation FAQ

 

Lion's Mane Wood Compatibility

BEST WOOD SPECIES: Beech, Hornbeam, Hard Maple

OTHER SUITABLE SPECIES: Alder, Aspen, Birch, Black Walnut, Box Elder, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Elm, Hackberry, Mulberry, Oak, Soft Maple, Sweetgum

AVOID: Hemlock, Pine

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Get the Right Tools
Emboss-o-Tag
Emboss-o-Tag (+€14,95)

Keep track of your species

Log Inoculation Drill Bit
Log Inoculation Drill Bit (+€19,95)

The perfect size for our plugs

Angle Grinder Adapter
Angle Grinder Adapter (+€48,95)

Allows 4x faster drilling

Log Sealing Wax
Log Sealing Wax (+€3,95)

1/4 lb - enough for 100 plugs

Wax Daubers
Wax Daubers (+€2,95)

4-pack

Frequently Asked Questions

Plugs are very resilient but are slower to colonize. Plugs require only a drill and hammer for tools, and are economical for smaller projects. Sawdust colonizes drilled logs about 30% faster than plugs. They're good for larger projects, but aninoculation toolis required, along withother toolsif you'd like to speed up the project. The totem method, using sawdust, is good for urban settings or other locations without access to a forested or shady area. No special tools are needed.

You can use this log inoculation calculator to help you figure out exactly how much spawn you'd need, depending on the size of the log and hole spacing.For the totem method, one 5 lb. bag of sawdust spawn should be enough to inoculate three or four 10-12" stacks.

The general rule of thumb is one year of production per inch of log diameter. However, yields will vary greatly depending on the mushroom strain, tree species used, and environmental conditions each season.

Shiitake logs usually have their largest flushes during their second and third years producing. A good yield per log is ¼ - ½ pound each flush, with 2-3 flushes per season.

For plug spawn, you’ll need a drill with a 5/16” (8mm) bit to make holes in the log, a hammer to drive the plugs into the holes and wax to seal the holes. If you are inoculating several logs, you may find that an angle grinder adapter with an 8.5mm drill bit will help the work to go more quickly.

For sawdust spawn, we recommend a drill with a 7/16” (12mm) drill bit and an inoculation tool to pack the sawdust into the holes. If you are inoculating several logs, you may find that an angle grinder adapter with an 12mm drill bit will help the work to go more quickly. You can insert sawdust into the holes by hand but an inoculation tool greatly speeds up the process and allows the sawdust to be packed more densely increasing the success of log inoculations.

All of the holes need to be sealed with hot wax (cheese wax, food grade paraffin wax, beeswax etc…) to prevent them from drying out and to seal them off from contamination.

That will depend on what species you’re growing, the size of your logs, and environmental conditions. Most mushrooms on standard size logs in temperate climates will take about a year to fully colonize before they fruit. This can vary between 6 months to two years. Smaller diameter logs and soft hardwoods will typically fruit sooner, though they’ll have less longevity.

Often, mushrooms need cool weather and moisture to fruit. Growth slows in the heat of the summer. If you inoculate in the spring, you might get your first flush of mushrooms in the fall but most likely it will take a full year until you see your first fruiting. If you inoculate in the fall and are able to keep the mycelium from going dormant, you may get mushrooms as soon as the next spring, though more likely the following fall.

Cluster of brown-capped mushrooms with long, light-colored stems against a white background.

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Whether you’re growing mushrooms at home, in your garden, or at a commercial scale, we offer everything you need to cultivate success. We start with the highest-quality OMRI-listed ingredients, mix them in our state-of-the-art facility, and inoculate them in our custom-built lab, so you can rest easy knowing your product will yield the best results.

Reviews

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Bryan

Customer service is on point. Order arrived short 1 item. After letting them know, they immediately sent out the missing item. Thank you!

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Ryan K Ruff
Awaiting colonization

Easy peasy fungi squeezy

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Patrick Mullen
Easy

Very simple, easy to use. I did 500 plugs by myself on a Saturday. I precut the logs. Drilled them,plugged them, waxed them...can't wait! Northspore is the place to go!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Patrick. We so appreciate the great review!

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Jason Keene
Great plugs

These plugs are great best around

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Susan Cowardin
Great Starter Kit

I am very pleased with the Organic Lion’s Mane Outdoor Log Kit. I had everything that I needed to get started. The directions were clear and easy to follow. I already have mushrooms beginning to grow!

Thanks for sharing, Susan! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so happy you are enjoying everything so far!

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Jason Keene
Love it

Great stuff would recommend to anyone

Thanks, Jason! If you need help with anything, please reach out.

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Jason Keene
Good stuff

Grow great everyone should try this

We so appreciate the positive review! We are here if you ever need anything!

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Jacob

See last review for the reishi blocks. These people rock.

Thanks, Jacob! We really appreciate your support.

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Colton
Lions Mane Grow Kit

I ordered two grow kits, this one and the Shiitake, and was easily able to inoculate some logs on my own. It was very fun and easy, provided you have a drill or angle grinder! I also had a leftover rubber mallet that came in handy to firmly seat the plugs into the log. Time will tell if I am able to harvest any fruits down the line! I was told the hardest part of this hobby is the patience and it's very true! Will order other products from North Spore in the future.
I am inoculating on a species of oak - live oak (Quercus virginiana)

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, Colton! Our team is here to help if you ever need anything!

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Benjamin

Plugs came really well colonized and I feel I can always trust north spore to deliver vigorous and healthy spawn. Definitely would purchase again

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Albert Wartski
Hard to tell

I guess the plugs were easy to use, but nothing has grown, yet. So, it’s hard to tell how good it us…

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Kimberly
Easy and Fun

My 2 children helped drill the holes, place the plugs, and seal with wax. They really enjoyed it. We are looking forward to doing a taste test of how this compares to actual lobster/crab.

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Sandra Nwankwo
Love the product

It was entertaining how my lion mane grew in the video I made. Speeding up the video and watching the mushroom sprout was like magic

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Oliver Irving
Great customer service – great products.

I tested the Loins Mane indoor kits against other companies and this was by far the best quality and customer service.
Am in the process now with the log kit...

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Oliver Irving
Great Customer service – great products.

I tested the Loins Mane indoor kits against other companies and this was by far the best quality and customer service.
Am in the process now with the log kit...

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lea
so embarrassed

I just realized I reviewed the wrong thing! this log kit is also awesome! super easy to understand, can’t wait to watch it grow!

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Leá
By the kitchen sink

Love it!! I put mine by my kitchen sink so I wouldn’t forget to spray it. It was so much fun watching it grow! I’ve Already harvested once, now just waiting, can’t wait to watch it grow again

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P. Hess
Great Gift!

This was purchased as a gift for my husband's birthday as he was fascinated with the Lions Mane Grow Kit he gave me for Christmas. His idea was to start our very own outdoor mushroom mini-farm using logs in our backyard. He was thrilled with the Outdoor Kit and can't wait to get started! Shipping was fast and the ongoing support from North Spore (including educational support) is outstanding.

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Michael
Everything one needs

The kit arrives with everything you need, down to the right size drill bit! And with the instructional videos online, it's all made easy. Now go out and find some proper logs!

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Kevin
2nd order from NS, 2nd great experience

The order arrived on time , in good quality after a good shopping experience.