Lion's Mane Mushroom - Champignon de la Crinière du Lion

Lion's Mane mushrooms gained attention in recent years due to their capability of aiding the regeneration of nerves in the brain and protecting the lining of the stomach thus hindering cognitive decline and inhibits and treats tumors of the digestive system. Lion's Mane mushroom contains all eight essential amino acids, significantly helps digestion and enhances immunity.

Use spawn to inoculate logs and substrate. Sawdust grown lion's mane mushroom tends to be slighter bitter. Log grown lion's mane mushroom is always sweet and delectable paradoxically requiring patience, successfully inoculated logs often take two years before setting fruit. For direction, log cultivation of Lion's Mane mushrooms is very similar to Shiitake cultivation. Beech, Sugar Maple and Ironwood are the preferred tree species for growing Lion's Mane mushroom. Place logs away from direct sunlight, with little air circulation and plenty of humidity and warmth. Use 80 plugs for each 40'' x 4'' log.

Use liquid culture to inoculate sterilized grain. Use 10 mL of Lion's Mane liquid culture for 4 lb. of grain.