Lion's Mane Premium Liquid Culture

Lion's Mane Premium Liquid Culture is a lab-grade liquid culture of Hericium erinaceus, made in small batches at our Phoenix production lab.

Lion's Mane is the strain we recommend for first-time growers. It colonizes cleanly, fruits forgivingly, and the harvest is genuinely beautiful.

About the strain

• Common name: Lion's Mane
• Scientific name: Hericium erinaceus
• Family: Hericiaceae
• Flavor profile: Sweet, lobster-like, dense and meaty

Cultivation specs

• Substrate: Hardwood sawdust supplemented with bran
• Colonization temperature: 70-75°F
• Fruiting temperature: 60-68°F
• Humidity: 85-95%
• Time to pin: 14-21 days
• Yield: Medium-high, 3-4 flushes
• Difficulty: Beginner-friendly

What you get

• 10ml sterile syringe with 16-gauge needle
• Used to inoculate sterilized grain spawn or agar plates
• Made in small batches in our Phoenix lab
• Shelf life: 12-18 months refrigerated
• Replacement guarantee on any non-viable product

How to use it

• Refrigerate on arrival until use
• Sanitize the injection port with 70% isopropyl alcohol
• Inject 1-2ml per quart of sterilized grain through a self-healing port
• Incubate at 70-75°F until fully colonized (10-21 days for most strains)

Why this strain

• Studied for cognitive support and nerve growth factor (NGF) signaling
• High in beta-glucans and hericenones
• A staple of any serious cultivation library

For cultivation use. Refrigerate on arrival. If you need help selecting the right strain for your setup, reply to your order confirmation and our team will guide you.