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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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