Lion's Mane Kit Instructions

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Remove your Lion's Mane block from the cardboard box and place upright onto a flat surface. The block is contained within a grow bag which should not be removed.
Using clean scissors or a sharp knife, cut off the two corners at the top of the grow bag.
Roll the top of the bag down tightly to push out any excess air, then secure it closed with tape.
Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on one face of the Lion's Mane block, approximately 3cm in diameter and a slash along the top, the mushrooms will fruit out of one or both of these holes.
Place the prepared block upright on a tray or plate.

Cut two circular holes, approximately 5cm in diameter, halfway down the bag on each side.
Place the bag over the block of mushrooms, loosely resting the skewers on top of the block to create space for airflow.

Choose a spot indoors that is between 16-21°C and has access to natural ambient light.
Avoid placing the block near radiators, boilers, pipes, or propagation mats, as these can create concentrated sources of heat or fluctuations in temperature that can stress the fungi.
A greenhouse is not suitable.

Twice a day, remove the humidity bag and generously spray the inside walls and outside of the block with water.
Do not spray directly into the cuts, and always put the bag back in place.
You can also add a small amount of water to the plate that the block is sitting on to increase humidity.

After approximately 10-15 days, you should start to see your Lion's Mane mushrooms growing!
Continue to spray the humidity bag twice a day, but avoid spraying the mushroom caps directly.
If mushrooms start to grow beneath the plastic of the grow bag, do not cut any extra holes! They will naturally find their way out.
Some growths will naturally be abandoned as the fungus channels all its energy into one mushroom.

Your Lion's Mane mushrooms are ready to harvest when the growth slows, their spines begin to lengthen, and the fruit begins to turn yellow on top.
Gently grab the mushroom at the base of the clump and twist with one full turn to separate it from the block.
If your Lion's Mane mushrooms start to release their spores (this can be identified by a white layer of 'dust' over nearby surfaces), harvest them immediately, as they will not grow any more!
Once harvested, Lion's Mane mushrooms can be stored in the fridge for approximately 5 days.
Avoid wrapping your mushrooms in plastic, as a paper bag is ideal.
Do not wash them before storage, and store them whole rather than sliced.

To reduce the risk of rot or contamination within the block, thoroughly wash your hands and then remove any leftover stems or pins from the block.
Re-hydrate the Lion's Mane block by submerging it fully in cool clean water for approximately 8 hours.
Once soaked, remove the block and allow all excess water to drain before placing the humidity bag back over the top.
Resume spraying the inside of the bag as per stage 4 of the instructions!
You can expect 2 harvests from your block, but you may achieve 3 in perfect conditions.