Lion's Mane Fruiting Block
Hericium erinaceus
Quantity
What's in the box
5lb Colonized Block
Fruiting-Ready Filter Bag
Instruction Card
Viable culture guaranteed. If it arrives damaged, dead, or visibly contaminated, contact us within 48 hours with photos and we'll arrange a replacement or refund.
Cultivation Specs
Colonization Time
Pre-colonized — ready now
Fruiting Temp
65–75°F / 18–24°C
Ideal Substrate
Supplemented hardwood sawdust (pre-colonized)
Expected Yield
200–400g per flush, 2–3 flushes
Growing Method
Indoor
Key Benefits
Nerve Growth Factor
Hericenones + erinacines stimulate NGF synthesis — the only mushroom with this property, confirmed in double-blind RCTs
Cognitive Protection
Clinically studied for mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer prevention, and neuropathic pain in Phase II trials
Anxiety & Mood
Significant reduction in anxiety and depression scores after 4 weeks — RCT published in Biomedical Research (2010)
Nerve Regeneration
Promotes myelin sheath repair and peripheral nerve regrowth — studied for recovery from nerve injury
Skip colonization entirely — this block is already fully colonized with our Hericium erinaceus culture, selected for dense pom-pom formation. Cut it open, mist it, and watch pins form within 5–10 days. No injection, no incubation period, no risk of contamination on your end.
Supplemented hardwood sawdust, autoclave-sterilized and colonized in our lab under HEPA-filtered positive pressure. Fruit at 65–75°F with 90–95% humidity and strong fresh air exchange — CO2 buildup causes icicle-form spines instead of the classic pom-pom.
Expect 200–400g on the first flush, with 2–3 total flushes per block over 4–6 weeks.