A countertop kit for growing lion's mane mushrooms indoors from a pre-colonized block. It is USDA certified organic and the maker says fruit appears within about two weeks. Lion's mane is prized for its seafood-like texture and its use as a functional food. Compared with oyster and button mushroom kits, it is slower and fussier about humidity, but the icicle-like clusters are the draw. Buyers rate it well overall, though some report uneven fruiting.
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Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 35 ratings. Most praise how quickly it starts and how striking the growth looks. A minority report slow or patchy fruiting.
This kit lets you grow lion's mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) at home. It contains a living mycelium colony growing on a block of enriched, sterilized sawdust inside a cultivation bag. It is made with organic ingredients and is USDA Certified Organic.
To start it, cut an X with a clean blade where the bag is marked. Place the kit in a room with indirect light. Mist the opening with water two to three times per day to keep the humidity up. The first mushroom pins form over the next one to two weeks, and the kit produces fresh mushrooms within about two weeks.
The mushrooms are ready to harvest when the fruiting bodies are large, up to fist size, and the soft white spines are distinct and elongated. Cooked lion's mane is tender and mildly sweet, with a flavor similar to crab or lobster. A DIY fruiting chamber made from a clear storage bin and perlite adds humidity and fresh air circulation. Instruction guides for the kit and the chamber are included.
