North Spore Lion's Mane Growing Kit

Lion's Mane is considered an intermediate-level project. While the kit provides everything you need, the colonization process is slower and more demanding than easier varieties like oyster mushrooms, so it is best suited for those with some gardening experience.

You should use freshly cut, healthy hardwood logs, such as oak, maple, or beech. Avoid using logs from evergreen trees or wood that has already begun to decay, as these will not support the mycelium properly.

No, that is healthy mycelium. It is the living root structure of the mushroom and is exactly what you want to see before inoculating your logs.

Lion's Mane is a slow grower. Once you inoculate your logs, it typically takes several months for the mycelium to fully colonize the wood, so you should plan for a harvest in the following season or beyond.

No, this is an outdoor cultivation kit. Once inoculated and sealed, the logs should be placed in a shaded, protected area outdoors where they can experience natural temperature fluctuations and humidity.

The kit includes 100 plug spawn, a specialized drill bit for creating the inoculation holes, and log sealing wax with an applicator. You will need to provide your own power drill and the hardwood logs.