Lion’s Mane Liquid Culture Syringe

In traditional Asian medicine, Lion’s Mane has been known for centuries for its beneficial effects. This mushroom is believed to support cognitive functions and strengthen the nervous system. It is also incorporated into various Asian dishes because of its delicate flavor and meaty texture. With the Lion’s Mane Liquid Culture Syringe, you can easily grow this mushroom at home. This syringe already contains active mycelium, which means faster and more stable growth than if you use spores. After inoculating on a suitable medium, you can expect mushrooms within six weeks. This peculiarity in nature is known not only for its striking appearance, but also for its culinary and medicinal properties.

Contents

These items are further packaged in a zippered bag to further protect against contamination.

• 1x 10 ml liquid culture in a syringe
• 1x alcohol wipe
• 1x sterile needle

Use

• Add 2-5ml to each liter or jar of sterilized grain.
• Shake the liquid culture well before use; the Lion’s Mane mycelium may clump.
• Be patient after inoculation. Lion’s Mane mycelium has slow and sometimes irregular growth. It may seem like no growth is taking place, but the process has probably already begun.

After use

• Store it again in the refrigerator.
• Dry the needle thoroughly before replacing the protective cap to prevent rust.
• Optional: use a lighter to heat the needle and evaporate any remaining water. Then let it cool before replacing the cap.
• Put the liquid culture in a ziplock bag for extra protection and place it back in the refrigerator.

These instructions ensure that the liquid culture remains effective and usable for as long as possible.

What substrate do we grow on?

Large-scale cultivation of Lion’s Mane requires a specific bulk substrate. You can use various hardwoods for this, such as poplar, oak, alder, aspen, maple, birch, ash, beech, willow and elm, mixed with bran. Another popular mix is the “masters mix,” which contains an equal ratio of hardwood sawdust and soybean hulls. Should you prefer a more natural approach, it is also possible to cultivate Lion’s Mane outdoors directly on hardwood logs.

Growing conditions

Phase 1: Mycelial growth

• Temperature: 21 – 27°C
• Humidity: 90 – 100%
• Duration: 10 – 14 days
• Light: n/a.

Stage 2: Primordia formation/fertilization.

• Temperature: 10 – 15.6 °C
• Humidity: 95 – 100%
• Duration: 3 – 5 days
• Light: 500 – 1,000 lux

Stage 3: Fruit formation and harvest

• Temperature: 18 – 24°C
• Humidity: (85) 90 – 95%
• Duration: 4 – 5 days
• Light: 500 – 1,000 lux
• Crop cycle: 2 crops, 14 days apart

Storage advice

• Use the liquid culture within 2 months.
• Store it in the refrigerator or another cool, dark location.
• Avoid exposure to UV light.