Liquid Fungi Mushroom Species Guide
Lion's Mane Mushroom Species Information
Scientific Name
Hericium erinaceus
Other Common Names
monkey head mushroom, bearded tooth mushroom, satyr's beard, bearded hedgehog mushroom, pom pom mushroom, or bearded tooth fungus
Description
Hericium erinaceus (also called lion's mane mushroom, monkey head mushroom, bearded tooth mushroom, satyr's beard, bearded hedgehog mushroom, pom pom mushroom, or bearded tooth fungus) is an edible and medicinal mushroom belonging to the tooth fungus group. Native to North America, Europe and Asia it can be identified by its long spines (greater than 1 cm length), its appearance on hardwoods and its tendency to grow a single clump of dangling spines.
Substrate Type Used for Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Sterilized Hardwood Substrate :
Hardwood Logs, Supplemented Sawdust Blocks, Pasteurized Straw, Other Cellulose Products
Petri: Malt Extract Agar, Dextrose Agar
Spawn: Rye Berries, Millet, Oats, Corn
Ideal Environment Conditions For Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Incubation Temperature: 75F-80F
Incubation Time: 12-14 Days
Fruiting Temperature: 65F-75F
Fruiting Humidity: 85%-93%
Pinning Time: 4-10 Days
Total Fruiting Time: 12-18 Days
Special Considerations:
- Slower Incubating
- Beginners Favorite
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