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The Beginner's Mushroom Growing Kit
Grow your own gourmet mushrooms with our award-winning Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit. Sustainably made in our UK farms and delivered straight to your door, this beginner-friendly kit lets you harvest delicious, fresh Lion’s Mane in just a couple of weeks – no experience needed.
This is a live kit! Use it right away or store it as instructed in your booklet for a maximum of 10 days to keep it fresh and ready to grow.
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The Beginner's Mushroom Growing Kit
The Ultimate Beginner Kit
Our ready-to-fruit Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kits are designed with first-time growers in mind. With no tools or growing knowledge required, this mushroom growing kit is the easiest way to start your mycology journey. Just mist daily and watch it grow beautiful, cloud-like clusters of Lion’s Mane in as little as two weeks.
About Your Lion’s Mane Mushroom Growing Kit
Learn everything you need to know, including how to care for your Lion’s Mane grow kit, and more.
Product Details
Discover the easiest way to grow fresh Lion’s Mane mushrooms, no matter if you’re a first-time grower or a passionate home cook. Thanks to our simple pre-colonised substrate, just follow the included instructions and you could enjoy up to three flushes of delicious mushrooms. Looking to expand your growing setup? Explore our full range of indoor mushroom growing kits, or bring the harvest to your garden with our Outdoor Log Kitsand Garden Bundles.
Care Instructions
For best results, keep your Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit in a cool, bright space (not in direct sunlight) and mist twice daily to maintain good humidity. Full step-by-step instructions are included in your box.
Looking for a bit more guidance? Check out our growing guides below:
Postage & Delivery Policy
We aim to ship all our Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kits within 1-2 working days of your order being placed. You’ll receive tracking details as soon as your order is on its way to you.
Note: Please refer to the specific lead times shown on product pages for more accurate delivery times.
- Small Orders (e.g. 100ml Spawn, Plugs): Sent via Royal Mail large letters.
- Medium-Sized Orders (under 2kg): Royal Mail 24-48 hour tracked parcel.
- Large Orders (2kg+): via DPD Express.
If you'd like your parcel left in a safe place, this needs to be arranged directly through the courier's website or delivery notification. To enable this function, you must leave a valid email address. Once your order is on its way, you should receive a notification from the courier with a link to manage your delivery. Simply follow that link to choose a safe place or make any other delivery preferences. Unfortunately, we’re unable to set a safe place on your behalf.
Standard Returns
Returns and exchanges within 14 days of receipt. The item must be unused and in its original packaging. See our returns policy here.
This does not apply to our Gift E-Cards, which are delivered via email.
As this kit contains live mycelium, we recommend opening and setting it up as soon as possible once you receive it. If you’re not ready to start right away, you can store the kit in the fridge for up to 10 days. If you run into any issues with your kit, such as delivery damage or contamination, just get in touch with the team, and we’ll do what we can to help.
Check Out Our Lion’s Mane ‘How to’ Video
Why Choose Our Lion’s Mane Growing Kit?
Urban Farm-It is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kits. Here’s why we’re the go-to choice for all things mycology:
- ‘Gift of the Year’ winner for Ethics & Sustainability
- Recognised by BBC Science Focus as one of the best mushroom growing kits
- Red Tractor & Organic Soil Association Certified
- By the growers who first brought fresh Lion’s Mane to Sainsbury’s
- Sustainably designed and manufactured with responsible packaging
What Makes Urban Farm-It’s Lion’s Mane Kit Special?
With melt-in-the-mouth texture, vibrant clusters, and unmistakable flavour, award-winning Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kits from Urban Farm-It are made to impress. Each produces fresh Lion’s Mane mushrooms in weeks; fully colonised and ready to fruit, no setup or inoculation required.
Check Out Our Blog for Lion’s Mane Recipe Ideas
You can create all kinds of delicious recipes from your Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit, including BBQ sliders, tacos, and creamy pastas. Check them out now!
What’s Included In Your Lion’s Mane Mushroom Growing Kit?
Your Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit comes complete with everything you need to start growing, including:
- Ready-to-fruit substrate block, colonised with live Lion’s Mane mycelium
- A humidity bag to help maintain ideal moisture levels
- x2 support skewers to hold the humidity bag in place
- x1 spray bottle to keep the growing environment moist
- A step-by-step grow guide to walk you through the process
Perfect for gifting, or growing yourself!
Step-by-Step Guide: How To Grow Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
Growing Lion’s Mane mushrooms with Urban Farm-It couldn’t be easier. Even if you’re a total beginner, this Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit helps make it happen, just follow these simple steps.
Step 1: Open & Prepare
Remove your Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit from the box within 10 days of delivery (remember, it’s a live kit!). Using a clean knife or scissors, cut a large slit and a small cross in the bag, as shown in the instruction booklet.
Step 2: Set Up Your Humidity Tent
Assemble the humidity bag and prop it up using the skewers, making sure it doesn’t touch the block itself. This helps create the ideal moist environment that Lion’s Mane loves.
Step 3: Mist Daily
Use the spray bottle and clean tap water to mist the inside of the humidity tent twice a day. Keep it damp, but not soggy, too much moisture will slow down growth.
Step 4: Watch Your Lion’s Mane Grow
After a week or two of daily misting, your Lion’s Mane will begin to form soft, white tufts that grow fluffier each day. Just keep misting and avoid touching them while they develop to reduce the risk of contamination.
Step 5: Harvest & Enjoy
Once your Lion’s Mane mushroom is large, white, and shaggy, it’s time to harvest. Simply twist at the base of the mushroom to remove it from the growing block. Most kits should produce 2–3 flushes, when in the optimum environment. Just keep misting every day after your first harvest and wait for your next crop to appear.
FAQs
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
What are Lion’s Mane mushrooms?
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.
How does the Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit work?
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.
Can you cook Lion’s Mane mushrooms?
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.
What can I cook with my Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kit?
Lion’s Mane can be used in several recipes once harvested from your growing kit, including:
How long does a Lion's Mane mushroom growing kit last?
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.
How do you grow Lion’s Mane mushrooms?
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
Can you dry Lion’s Mane mushrooms?
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.
Where can I buy Lion’s Mane in the UK?
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.
What should I avoid when growing Lion’s Mane?
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
How do I harvest and cook Lion’s Mane mushrooms from the growing kit?
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.
Are Lion’s Mane mushroom growing kits suitable for small spaces or apartments?
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.
What if my Lion’s Mane kit shows no growth after 15 days?
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.
How many harvests (flushes) can I get from one Lion’s Mane kit?
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.