Description
Important: This Item Can NOT be shipped to WA
Every kit is different, so please read below:
The biggest kit in the market is over 3 kg and can produce about 1-1.5 kg of Lion mane in 3 flushes.
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Wood-loving Species– Side fruiting, Fruiting temp: 18°-24°C
This kit uses a special Master’s Mix—a blend of sawdust, soy pellets, and water. It’s inoculated with about 300 grams of organic rye or millet grain spawn to give your mushrooms the best start.
We keep things simple and affordable by sending you a fresh, made-to-order bag, just like real mushroom farms use. No fancy boxes, no sitting in cold storage for weeks. This helps keep your cost down by $10; we pass that saving directly to you. We call these kits ‘almost ready to fruit’.
IMPORTANT- Check the fruiting temperature when you buy a kit and ensure you can provide it with the temperature it needs.
What to Do When You Receive Your Bag:
Step 1 – Let It Grow (3 Weeks)
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Take the bag out of its packaging.
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Stand it upright and do not cut it yet.
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Please keep it away from direct sunlight, windows, fans, AC, or a wardrobe.
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Let it sit like this for 3 whole weeks from the inoculation date on the label.
💡 Tip for First-Timers:
Don’t worry if the block doesn’t turn completely white! Lion’s mane mycelium is often light or barely visible, but it is still growing fine.
Need to Wait?
If you’re not ready to start fruiting after the 3 weeks, you can store the bag in the fridge for up to a month. Do not store it in the fridge until the bag is fully colonised.
Step 2 – Time to Fruit
After the 3-week waiting period, it’s time to move on to the fun part—fruiting!
Follow these three simple steps (summarised from above):
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Cut: Lay the bag on its side and make a 10–12 cm cut (an “X” or line) where the block touches the plastic. Gently push out the air and tuck the loose plastic underneath.
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Mist: Place the kit somewhere humid (kitchen or laundry is excellent). Mist the cut area with water 2–3 times a day. Frequent misting is better than heavy misting.
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Harvest: Mushrooms usually appear within 5–7 days and can be harvested within 1–3 weeks. Twist and pull them gently at the base.
More Than One Harvest?
Yes! You can get multiple flushes. After harvesting, let the block rest for a week, keep misting, and wait for more mushrooms to grow.
Common Mistake to Avoid: Delaying Fruiting
One of the most common mistakes with Lion’s Mane mushroom kits is waiting too long to start fruiting. Unlike other mushrooms like oysters, which clearly show when they’re ready by turning entirely white inside the bag, Lion’s Mane mycelium can be trickier to read.
Many people assume it’s still colonising, but it’s often ready earlier than expected. You may even notice small baby mushrooms (called “pins”) forming inside the bag. This means the mycelium is already spending energy trying to fruit, which isn’t ideal.
The general 3-week guideline is just that—a guideline. Warmer temperatures can speed growth, while cooler temperatures can slow it down. It takes a bit of practice to get the timing just right.
What to do if pins form inside the bag:
Don’t worry. Just ignore the internal pins. Gently fold the top of the bag to push out excess air, cut a small “X” in the side of the bag (where you want the mushrooms to grow), and begin misting that spot daily. Mushrooms will start fruiting from that cut. The internal pins will eventually be aborted naturally, as they don’t have space to grow.
Other Lion’s Mane Tips & Troubleshooting
Pink Mushrooms?
If your Lion’s Mane starts growing with a pink hue, great job! That means conditions are ideal. The pink colour is normal and will fade to white as the mushroom matures.
Yellowing Mushrooms?
Yellow colouration usually means the humidity is too low or the temperature is too high. Increase misting or try moving the kit to a cooler spot.
Mushrooms stopped growing?
If growth stalls and your Lion’s Mane isn’t getting bigger, it likely means the conditions aren’t right. Most often, this is due to low humidity or incorrect temperature. Adjust your environment and give it another try.
Want to Learn More?
This kit introduces you to Stage 3: Fruiting, the final step in mushroom growing.
To explore all three stages (including how mushrooms grow from spores to harvest), check out our Educational Mushroom Growing Kit.
Could not fruit the bag, or was it contaminated? Send us a photo or call us, and we will help you resolve the issue by educating you on what went wrong and replacing the bag.
