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Lion's Mane Encyclopedia

Everything you need to know about Lion's Mane

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What is Lion's Mane?

Lion's Mane mushroom, also known as Hericium erinaceus, produces large clusters of long white spines that resemble a lion's mane. It is one of the few edible mushrooms that tastes like lobster when cooked.

How to grow Lion's Mane?

You can start cultivating your Lion's Mane in a few easy steps. Here's a detailed guide that will help you through the process:

Make sure to follow the guide and use a single "X" cut in the center of the Pod.

What circumstances does Lion's Mane like?

When to harvest Lion's Mane?

Lion's Mane should be harvested before the very top of the fruiting mass softens and becomes markedly yellowish or pink.

How to harvest Lion's Mane?

You can read more about the best way to harvest mushrooms here:

What to do with the harvested Lion's Mane?

Lion's Mane mushrooms are not only a tasty ingredient for various dishes but also have medicinal benefits. You can cook Lion's Mane in many different ways. For recipes, just check out the "Recipes" tab in the app.

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