Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane) | Agar Tissue Culture

The Cognitive Powerhouse: High-Vigor Laboratory Genetics

Unlock the potential of one of nature’s most celebrated "Smart Mushrooms." Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a gourmet delicacy and a medicinal marvel, renowned for its neuroprotective properties and its ability to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). Whether known as Old Man’s Beard, Pom Pom, or Yamabushi-take, our strain is selected for its dense, cascading spines and high culinary yield.

Produced in our 250m² GMP-aligned facility, each culture is a fresh expansion of vigorous, lab-verified genetics.

Cultivation Parameters: Master the "Spines"

Lion’s Mane is a versatile wood-decomposer that requires high humidity and careful airflow management to reach its full potential.

• Fruiting Temperature: 18–24°C (The cooler end of this range encourages thicker, more vibrant spine development).
• Relative Humidity: 90–93% (Critical for preventing the delicate spines from "yellowing" or drying out).
• Recommended Substrate: 80% Hardwood sawdust/woodchip, supplemented with 20% Wheat Bran and pasteurised wheat straw.
• Harvest Indicator: Harvest when the spines reach 5–10mm in length, before the "Pom Pom" begins to discolour or drop spores.

The "Guru" Learning Path

We don't just sell you a culture; we ensure you have the skills to expand it into a successful harvest.

• Professional Techniques: Learn how to isolate, transfer, and clone mycelium like a pro at our Mushroom Guru Learning Centre.
• Complete System: This culture is the perfect precursor to our Commercial Grain Spawn or our 8mm x 20mm Dowels for outdoor log projects.
• Laboratory Standard: Our genetics are maintained under the same strict protocols we use for our Ganoderma GOLD™ range.