Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Sawdust Spawn

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.

For those who don’t mind waiting, lion’s mane is ideal for growing on logs and totems. However, 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).

The log method requires 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!

Recommended use:

Lion’s mane sawdust spawn is recommended for log projects and/or bucket projects.
Lion’s mane sawdust spawn must be added to another substrate (like hardwood chips or sawdust) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit.
If growing on logs, one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate up to 20 logs. (You can calculate how much you’ll need here.)

Lion’s Mane log chart:

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

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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