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Lion's Mane Mushroom substrate

Growing Lion's Mane / Pompom / Hericium erinaceus

Growing Lion's Mane Pompom: Complete Guide with Substrate Blocks, Substrate Bales, and Substrate Kits

The Lion's Mane mushroom variety, also known as Crinière de lion, Hydne Hérisson, or Hericium erinaceus, is valued not only for its edibility but also for its medicinal properties, particularly its potential to enhance memory. Growing these mushrooms requires careful attention at various stages, emphasizing the use of substrate blocks, substrate bales, and substrate kits.

The Steps of Lion's Mane / Pompom Substrate Cultivation with Substrate Blocks, Substrate Bags, and Substrate Kits

1. Initiation (Setting Up the Grow Room)

  • Initiation Temperature: Maintain a temperature range between 50 and 61 degrees Fahrenheit (10 and 16 degrees Celsius).

  • Initiation Humidity: Keep a high humidity level of 95-100%.

  • Initiation Duration: This stage takes 7 to 15 days.

  • Light Requirement (Initiation): Expose the mushrooms to light ranging from 500 to 1000 Lux.

2. Harvesting Phase

  • Température Fructification : Maintenez une plage de température entre 12 et 25 degrés Celsius.

  • Hygrométrie Fructification : Maintenez une humidité de 95 à 95%.

  • Durée Fructification : La phase de fructification dure de 4 à 8 jours.

  • Besoin en Lumière (Fructification) : Exposez les champignons à une lumière de 500 à 1000 Lux.

3. Harvesting with Substrate Blocks, Substrate Bales, and Substrate Kits


The harvest of Lion's Mane mushrooms is done in multiple flushes, with an average yield of 30% of the total weight of the substrate block. It is crucial to carefully monitor this phase to ensure an optimal harvest while maximizing the use of substrate blocks, substrate bales, and substrate kits.

4. Conclusion and Uses of Lion's Mane / Pompom

In conclusion, cultivating Lion's Mane mushrooms can be a rewarding endeavor for gardeners and farmers. Besides being edible, this mushroom offers medicinal benefits, including positive effects on memory. Explore the various uses of this variety, whether for direct consumption or for its medicinal properties.

Use these practical tips to successfully cultivate Lion's Mane, highlighting the importance of substrate blocks, substrate bales, and substrate kits. Remember to adjust variables according to the specific needs of your growing environment. Good luck in your Lion's Mane mushroom cultivation adventure!

Mushroom cultivation using substrate blocks, bags, or kits can be profitable, unconventional, and can help you stand out from your neighboring growers by offering a unique product. However, it does require an initial investment to set up the growing chamber.

Many mushroom varieties are available in the form of substrate bags or kits. They can be organic (certified by AB) or conventional, depending on your preference. You can explore our other pages for a comprehensive view of what we can offer.


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