Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Grow your own edible and medicinal Lion’s mane mushrooms with liquid culture syringes!
Hericium erinaceus, more commonly known as Lion’s Mane, is native to North America, Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional chinese medicine for thousands of years and is now gaining popularity across the globe as a potent medicinal mushroom. Known as a powerful superfood, it can be found in many nootropic supplements. Nowadays, it is particularly being studied for its potential in treating Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease.
- Anti-cancer
- Anti-aging
- Antibacterial
- Antioxidant
- Improves cognitive function
- Increases energy
- Supports gut health
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Supports the immune system
Lion’s mane has a preference for beech trees but can grown on other hardwoods. It tends to grow in a single clump with spines that dangle, looking like a fungal icicle. It has a white fruiting body and should be cooked before consuming. With such an incredible list of benefits, it is definitely worth it to grow
your own lion’s mane!
OutGrow® is proud to present a full line of edible and medicinal mushroom cultures. Economically priced so that everyone can enjoy the wonderful hobby and benefits of mushroom cultivation. Our cultures are made by experts and are 100% clean and viable.
The liquid culture syringes are between 10 and 12cc and are ready to inject to your substrate of choice such as sterilized rye berries.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
What Are Lion's Mane Mushrooms?
Lion's mane mushrooms are edible mushrooms that mainly grow in North America, Asia, and Europe. They usually have long, soft spines that are generally around 1 centimeter long. These fungi have a hair-like texture, and they are delicious when cooked. You can find these mushrooms on the wounds of recently cut or living hardwoods. Below are some additional characteristics of Hericium erinaceus.
- Parasitic and saprobic, usually growing in pairs or alone.
- Grow during cold months.
- Mild seafood taste, akin to lobster.
- Fruiting bodies of the lion's mane mushroom normally have unbranched clumps that are 1 to 5 centimeters long.
- Spores are smooth or slightly roughened, small, and round.
- Flesh is white and tough.
- Spore print is usually white.
- No gills.
- Produce basidia that are 5 to 7 micrometers wide and 25 to 40 micrometers long.
Cooking Lion's Mane Mushrooms
When cooking these mushrooms, follow these tips:
- Always remember to slice the bottom of these mushrooms since they are usually dirty.
- Cut lion’s mane mushrooms into thin slices for best results
- Cook them over medium heat for around four minutes. Start by cooking one side of the mushrooms, and then flip and cook the other side until both sides develop a golden brown crust.
- You can use either butter or olive oil when cooking these mushrooms.
- After cooking the mushrooms for around four minutes, we recommend adding soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and garlic to them.
Cultivating Lion's Mane Mushrooms
You can cultivate lion's mane mushrooms in your home on a freshly cut hardwood log. You will need the following to cultivate these mushrooms:
- Lion's mane mushroom plugs
- Freshly cut hardwood logs
- High-speed drill
- Rubber mallet
- Food-grade wax
- Small pot
- Heat source
- Paintbrush
After ensuring that you have all these tools, do the following:
- Drill holes in your hardwood logs.
- Insert your lion's mushroom into the drilled holes.
- Apply melted wax on the cut ends of your logs using a paintbrush.
- Incubate the logs in which you have planted your mushroom plugs for six to 12 months. After this period is over, harvest your mushrooms.
Are There Any Poisonous Lion's Mane Lookalikes?
No, lion’s mane mushrooms don’t have any lookalikes, whether poisonous or edible. These are perfect for beginners who forage for mushrooms outdoors since they’re so distinctive in appearance.
