Lion's Mane Mushroom Growing Kit

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a distinctive edible fungus with long, cascading white spines, or teeth, that resemble a lion’s mane. It’s known for a meaty texture, mild flavour, and reputation in culinary and wellness communities.

Your Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit arrives with a fully colonised substrate block. When placed in a humid, well-ventilated environment and misted regularly, it will begin to form mushrooms which you can harvest directly from the bag.

Yes, you can cook Lion’s Mane - and you should! Cooking brings out its delicious, meaty flavour and texture. If you plan on eating your Lion’s Mane, you should definitely cook it.

Lion’s Mane can be used in several recipes once harvested from your growing kit, including: 

• BBQ Lion’s Mane Pulled Sliders
• Lion’s Mane Creamy Pasta
• Vegan Lion’s Mane Mushroom Soup

There are several ways to cook Lion’s Mane mushrooms, such as roasting, grilling, sautéeing, and stir-frying. Check out this simple recipe to see how you can cook Lion’s Mane steak. 

With a ready-to-fruit kit, it’s easy to grow Lion’s Mane mushrooms in a matter of weeks. Just make sure you: 

• Keep a consistent temperature between 15–24°C
• Maintain consistent humidity between 85–95%
• Provide fresh air
• Mist twice daily 

Yes, after harvest, you can dry them using an oven or a dehydrator. Simply store your Dried Lion’s Mane in an airtight container so it can be rehydrated later for soups, teas, or in other recipes. 

You can buy Lion’s Mane mushrooms online in the UK directly from Urban Farm-It. As well as our ready-to-fruit grow kits, we also offer fresh Lion’s Mane and Dried Lion’s Mane – ideal for cooking, teas, or tinctures. Our Fresh and Dried Lion’s Mane are grown on our UK-based, off-grid farm for freshness and sustainability. You can also find Urban Farm-It fresh Lion’s Mane in select Sainsbury’s stores.

When growing Lion’s Mane from a grow kit, be sure to avoid: 

• Overwatering: Misting the substrate block twice daily is enough.
  
• Low humidity: If the air is too dry, your mushrooms may grow more slowly
  
• Poor ventilation: Without good airflow, excess CO₂ will damage your mushrooms
  
• Contamination: This can introduce harmful bacteria from unclean tools or surfaces

To harvest Lion’s Mane mushrooms from your growing kit, wait until the mushrooms are full, white, and their clusters are visibly elongated – this is usually around 10-14 days after first misting. Then, simply twist the mushroom off cleanly at the base. Cook your Lion’s Mane the same day for maximum flavour. Its meaty texture makes it great for searing in a pan or shredding for ‘pulled’ dishes.

Yes, our Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kits are perfect for compact spaces like flats, studios, or shared houses. All you need is a well-ventilated shelf, countertop, or windowsill with room around the kit for airflow – no bigger than a shoebox.

If your Lion’s Mane kit isn’t showing growth after 15 days, it may be due to low humidity, incorrect temperature, or poor airflow. Check: 

• Are you misting daily?
• Is the kit within the ideal temperature range? (16–21°C)
• Is there enough space for decent airflow around the kit?

Once you’ve checked all the above, continue misting daily for another week. You should start to see signs of growth during this time. Still no luck? Get in touch with the team, and we’ll do what we can to help. 

You should be able to get 2–3 flushes from your Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit in the right conditions. Just leave the substrate block to rest for about a week after your first harvest, then continue with daily misting to encourage more growth.