Lion’s Mane Sawdust Spawn

Lion’s Mane yields robust, shaggy, ivory colored fruiting bodies covered in tooth-like structures. Whether prepared in a savory dish, dried for long-lasting use, extracted, or steeped in a tea, Lion’s Mane mushrooms offer incredible versatility. A beloved choice among fungi enthusiasts for both its medicinal and culinary qualities. When shredded, it has a similar texture to crab meat. Intermediate growers will find the challenge rewarding as these mushrooms are slightly more difficult to cultivate than oysters or shiitake. Colonization Rate: While they colonize slowly their reliability as producers makes them a great choice for those looking to expand their mycological expertise. They take about 3–4 weeks in containers or buckets and 12–24 months on logs.Optimal Growing Conditions: Fruiting temperatures ranging from 55–70°F (13–21°C). Ideal wood species include Beech, Hornbeam, and Hard Maple. Alternatively, other suitable species like Alder, Aspen, Birch and more can be utilized. See our chart: Suitability of Tree Species for Growing Mushrooms on Logs for more information.Usage Recommendation: Lion’s Mane sawdust spawn is suitable for various applications including log projects, containers, and buckets. For optimal results, sawdust spawn is best utilized in larger projects involving 10 or more logs.NOTE: This product is not a standalone mushroom grow kit. To induce fruiting, Lion’s Mane sawdust spawn must be combined with a substrate, such as straw, or used for log inoculation. See our chart: Substrate Types for Growing Mushrooms for more information.Bag Weight: 5.5 lb. USDA Certified Organic.