Lion's Mane Spawn
Cognitive benefits and gourmet seafood-like flavor. Easy indoor cultivation on supplemented sawdust.
Lion's Mane Mushroom Spawn (Hericium erinaceus)
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus), also known as Monkey's Head or Yamabushitake, features distinctive white, cascading tendrils. Prized for its potential cognitive support and unique seafood-like taste, it's versatile for cooking, teas, or extracts. Relatively easy for indoor growers on supplemented sawdust, it offers reliable yields year-round.
Flavour Profile
Mildly sweet with a tender, shellfish-like texture reminiscent of scallops or lobster. Excellent as a vegan seafood alternative in stir-fries, steaks, or creative dishes.
What's Included
- 2.5 kg sterilised rye grain spawn inoculated with Lion's Mane mycelium
- Step-by-step instruction card
- Storage and usage tips
Storage
Keep refrigerated at 2-4°C. Use within 4-6 weeks for best viability. Can be frozen for longer-term storage.
Cultivation Information
| Species | Hericium erinaceus |
| Inoculation Rate | 5-10% |
| Recommended Substrate | Supplemented hardwood sawdust (e.g., 80-90% hardwood + 10-20% bran) |
| Incubation | 20-24°C, 2-4 weeks (full colonization) |
| Primordia Induction | 16-22°C, 85-95% RH, fresh air exchange |
| Fruiting Conditions | 16-22°C, 85-95% RH, low light, good ventilation |
| Flushes | 2-3 total (every 10-14 days) |
| Yield | 200-300g fresh mushrooms per kg substrate (varies by strain & conditions) |
Delivery & Shipping
- Shipped Monday–Thursday only
- Express Post recommended for live spawn
- Tracking link emailed after shipment
- Shipping within Australia only
Local and Sustainable
- Certified Australian Made
- Recyclable packaging and biodegradable tape
- Produced at our Adelaide facility