Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Grow Kit Fruiting Block
Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Grow Kit Fruiting Block
SKU:LGL-BLOCK-HE1
Grow Your Own Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Our Lion’s Mane Fruiting Block features a strain that produces plump, dense, shaggy mushroom clusters. Lion's Mane Mushrooms are highly versatile and can be enjoyed cooked, dried, extracted, or even steeped as tea! In addition to making an amazing meat substitute, it is an absolute culinary dream both in texture and flavor. That’s because, when cooked, it has a consistency and flavor similar to crab meat.
Product Details
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Product Category
Edibles
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Product Subcategory:
Mushrooms
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Botanical Name:
Hericium erinaceus
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Does Not Ship To:
AZ
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Indoor Growing:
Indoors
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Sunlight:
Indirect Light
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Planting Directions
<h2>How to Grow Lion’s Mane from a Fruiting Block</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Use a Fruiting Chamber:</strong> Place your Lion’s Mane fruiting block in a monotub or Martha tent to maintain stable humidity and airflow. This greatly reduces contamination risk and boosts fruiting success.</li> </ul> <h2>Prepare the Fruiting Block</h2> <ul> <li>Unfold the top of the bag to create air space above the block.</li> <li>Ensure the filter patch on the bag is unobstructed—this allows for proper gas exchange.</li> </ul> <h2>Initiate Fruiting</h2> <ul> <li>Make a small 2–3” cut below the top seam of the bag (near the top center).</li> <li>Place the bag upright in your fruiting chamber.</li> <li>Wait for pinning (tiny mushroom growths) to begin inside the bag.</li> <li>If pinning is slow after several days, refrigerate the sealed block for 8 hours, then return to the chamber.</li> </ul> <h2>After Pinning</h2> <ul> <li>Once pins are visible, cut off the top of the bag completely.</li> <li>Leave the plastic sides about 4” taller than the block to maintain a microclimate around the developing mushrooms.</li> <li>Keep the block in the fruiting chamber with high humidity (85–95%) and good airflow.</li> </ul> <h2>Harvesting</h2> <ul> <li>Harvest when the spines (teeth) of the Lion’s Mane are well-formed but not too long (around ¼” to ½").</li> <li>Cut gently at the base with a clean knife.</li> </ul> <p>Keep humidity high and mist gently as needed, but avoid soaking. Proper conditions = multiple flushes!</p>
FAQs
<h2>FAQs: Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Grow Kit Fruiting Block</h2> <ul> <li> <strong>1. How do I grow Lion’s Mane mushrooms using this kit?</strong><br> Simply cut a small "X" into the plastic on the marked spot, mist with water 2–3 times a day, and place the block in a humid area with indirect light. Within a week or two, you’ll start to see the shaggy clusters form. The kit is fully colonized and ready to fruit right out of the box. </li> <li> <strong>2. How many harvests can I get from one fruiting block?</strong><br> Most users can get 2–3 flushes (harvests) from a single block if it's properly maintained. After the first harvest, continue misting regularly to encourage regrowth from the same cut area or a new spot. </li> <li> <strong>3. What do Lion’s Mane mushrooms taste like?</strong><br> When cooked, they develop a texture and flavor similar to crab or lobster—soft, juicy, and slightly sweet. They're excellent sautéed, roasted, or even used in vegetarian “crab cake” recipes. </li> <li> <strong>4. Can I grow this kit indoors?</strong><br> Yes! This fruiting block is designed for indoor growing. It thrives in a controlled environment, making it ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, or anywhere with good humidity. No need for outdoor space or garden tools. </li> <li> <strong>5. Do I need to pollinate or do anything special during fruiting?</strong><br> No pollination is needed. Lion’s Mane mushrooms grow from mycelium, not flowers, so just keep the block moist and let the mushrooms do their thing. You’ll notice growth in as little as 5–10 days. </li> </ul>