Lion's Mane Grow Block
Lion’s Mane mushrooms are one of the easier varieties to grow and can thrive in a wide range of temperatures. The ideal temperatures are between 16-28°C but they can still fruit in temperatures outside this range with the right care. We use these blocks to grow all the mushrooms on our farm and they are much larger than other grow kits, weighing over 3kg. Our substrate is carefully blended using W.A. Eucalyptus, legumes and rain water for giant harvests of nutrient-dense mushrooms. They simply require light misting with a spray bottle of water 2-3 times per day and can optionally include a continuous fine mist bottle. If you cannot cut open your block right away, put it in the fridge where it can stay for up to 3 months.
Lion's Mane mushrooms have a mild and sweet flavour reminiscent of lobster or crab. Their texture is soft and spongy and they can be pulled apart by hand instead of sliced. Lion's Mane mushrooms have a mild and sweet flavour reminiscent of lobster or crab. Their texture is soft and spongy and they can be pulled apart by hand instead of sliced. Lion's Mane should always be well-cooked in order to be properly digested and develop its flavour. Lion's Mane is very moist so it can be fried in its own juices - we recommend dry frying on a low heat for a few minutes on both sides until light golden brown before increasing the heat to medium and adding butter, salt and optional garlic to continue frying. This method also helps to reduce any bitterness. A squeeze of lemon for serving compliments the flavour beautifully. Lion's Mane is excellent in soups and will soak up anything it is cooked with. It is often used as a substitute for seafood, chicken or pulled pork. It can be sautéed for pastas, soups, stir fries, salads, burgers or omelettes. It can be fried into thick “steaks” or it can be battered for crispy mushroom nuggets. Many more cooking suggestions can be found online.
You can find many scientific studies and YouTube videos about the chemical compounds produced by Lion's Mane and their potential effects on the brain and nervous system but due to Food Standards regulations, we can't include this information on our website. They contain many nutrients such as Potassium, Zinc, Manganese, Selenium, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2) and Niacin (B3).