Introducing our latest gourmet kit: Pink Lion's Mane! This wild-harvested variety has been meticulously cloned and isolated over the past few months, revealing a unique pink hue in its fruiting bodies. This distinct color is believed to result from high beta carotene levels, adding to the already impressive benefits of this remarkable mushroom. Available for a limited time, don’t miss the chance to experience the unique Pink Lion's Mane!
The remarkable Hericium erinaceus, commonly known as Lion's Mane Mushroom, has become one of our top-selling varieties in recent years. This surge in popularity is due in part to research highlighting its brain-enhancing capabilities and potential to address significant health concerns such as dementia, depression, and anxiety. Many people are now incorporating Lion's Mane as a supplement to support brain health.
Not only is this mushroom beneficial, but it also provides culinary delight. When cooked, it offers a flavor and texture reminiscent of lobster or scallops. Interestingly, cooking mushrooms can enhance their health benefits.
Lion's Mane is easy to cultivate, producing numerous flushes over 4-6 weeks. Its appearance can vary depending on light and oxygen exposure: more light results in a pinkish hue, while more oxygen leads to larger, coral-like growths. Regardless of how it grows, Lion's Mane is a fascinating and enjoyable variety to cultivate.
Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, this extraordinary mushroom has long been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for its wide range of health benefits. Lion's Mane is particularly noted for its neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties, capturing the interest of both researchers and the public.
To get the best yield results with our gourmet mushroom grow kits, we recommend using one of our monotubs. Check them out here!
You can also use one of our humidity domes. Find those here!
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- Fruiting Temperature: 64-78 degrees
- Light Cycle: 12 hours of light per day
- Water Cycle: Mist with water 1-2 times per day using included ultra-fine pump mister
- Average Yield: 2.5-3 pounds of mushrooms (wet weight)
Lion's mane, also known as Hericium erinaceus, is a type of mushroom that has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for its various health benefits. Here are some additional pieces of information about lion's mane:
- Health Benefits: Lion's mane has been studied for its potential health benefits, including improved cognitive function, nerve regeneration, anti-inflammatory properties, and potential anti-cancer effects.
- Culinary Use: Lion's mane has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a meaty texture, making it a popular ingredient in vegetarian and vegan dishes. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, including sautéing, grilling, or roasting.
- Nutritional Value: Lion's mane is low in calories and fat but high in protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, including potassium, zinc, and vitamin B12.
- Taste: Lion's mane mushroom has a mild, slightly sweet taste with a texture that is often compared to seafood or chicken. When cooked, it can take on a slightly nutty flavor.
- Appearance: It typically has a round or oval shape and can range in size from small to quite large. The surface of the mushroom is covered in long, flowing, white or cream-colored spines that resemble a lion's mane, hence the name. As the mushroom ages, the spines can become more yellowish or brownish in color.
- 5 pound colonized spawn bag
- Ultra-fine pump mister
- Simple Instructions