Lions Mane - Hericium erinaceus

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) liquid culture syringe, suitable for inoculating grain, hardwood-based substrates, agar, and other media. A reliable choice for growers working with this popular gourmet and medicinal mushroom.

What You Will Receive
Sterile Lion’s Mane live liquid culture syringe
Sterile needle for precise inoculation

Ideal Growing Conditions – Lion’s Mane
Substrate: Supplemented hardwood sawdust, wood chips
Colonisation Temperature: 21°C – 24°C
Fruiting Temperature: 16°C – 20°C
Humidity: 90–95%
CO₂ concentration: Moderate (requires balanced fresh air exchange for proper formation)

Lion’s Mane performs best on hardwood substrates and benefits from stable humidity and controlled airflow for optimal development.

About Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a distinctive mushroom known for its white, cascading, tooth-like structure and soft texture. It is widely cultivated and valued for both culinary and research applications.

All liquid cultures are:
freshly prepared from tested master cultures
handled under sterile conditions
checked to ensure only clean, viable mycelium is present

We guarantee clean culture; if any issues arise, we will replace it.

What Is Liquid Culture
Liquid Culture (LC) is live mushroom mycelium suspended in a nutrient-rich liquid medium. It allows for faster colonisation and more consistent results compared to spores.

Storage
Room temperature: up to 1 month
Refrigerated: up to 12 months or longer

For best performance, it is recommended to use the culture soon after receiving.

Suitable For
mushroom cultivation
agar work and culture expansion
grain spawn preparation
indoor and outdoor growing setups