Lion's Mane Liquid Culture Syringe

Our Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) Liquid Culture Syringe contains 10cc of live mycelium suspended in a nutrient-rich solution, ready to use. Each syringe comes with a sterile 16-gauge needle, ensuring a clean and easy inoculation process. Ideal for home growers and DIY mycologists, this culture is selected for its robust growth and high yield potential. Lion's Mane mushrooms are not only prized for their unique, lobster-like flavor but also for their potential cognitive and neurological benefits. With this syringe, you can start cultivating fresh Lion's Mane mushrooms, known for both their gourmet and medicinal qualities.

• Scientific Name: Hericium erinaceus
• Common Names: Lion's Mane, Monkey Head, Bearded Tooth Mushroom

Grow Conditions:

• • Temperature: Incubation at 65-75°F, fruiting at 60-65°F
  • Humidity: High humidity levels of 85-95% required during fruiting
  • Substrate: Grows well on hardwood sawdust, supplemented sawdust, or hardwood logs
• Typical Locations Found: Native to North America, Europe, and Asia; typically found on decaying hardwood trees, especially beech, oak, and maple
• Appearance: Distinctive white, shaggy spines that resemble a lion's mane; lacks a traditional mushroom cap and gills

Cultivation Tips:

• • Thrives in a controlled environment with high humidity and good air circulation
  • Prefers cooler temperatures for optimal fruiting
  • Can be grown in bags, jars, or on logs in both indoor and outdoor settings

Medicinal Benefits:

• • Known for its potential cognitive benefits, including improved memory and focus
  • Contains compounds like hericenones and erinacines, which may promote nerve growth and have neuroprotective effects
  • Also believed to support immune health and digestion
• Difficulty Level: Beginner-friendly; easy to cultivate with proper humidity and temperature control
• Culinary Uses: Valued for its seafood-like flavor, often compared to lobster or crab; used in stir-fries, soups, and teas
• Other Uses: Popular in supplements and extracts for its potential brain-boosting properties

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