Organic Lion's Mane ‘Spray & Grow’ Mushroom Growing Kit
Skill level | Beginner |
Grow location | Indoors |
Grow speed | 2 weeks |
Certifications | USDA certified organic |
Kit shelf life | 6 months (refrigerated) |
Kit dimensions | 10"(H) x 5"(W) x 5"(D) |
Kit weight | 4 lbs |
Why we love them:
Lion's mane mushrooms are one of our best-selling Spray & Grow Kits because they produce plump, dense, shaggy, delicious mushroom clusters. Lion’s mane is highly versatile and can be enjoyed cooked, dried, extracted, or even steeped as a tea! And because it contains brain-supporting compounds, it’s also a popular medicinal mushroom in addition to a delicious fungi fan favorite. (Meatless crab cakes, anyone?)
About the kit:
Our USDA-certified organic lion's mane mushroom kits are reliable producers and tend to yield large flushes of beautiful creamy white mushrooms when given adequate humidity. With continued proper care, you may be able to get multiple flushes. (We 100% guarantee your first flush of mushrooms, but hope you'll try for 2 or 3!) Note: Lion's mane can be prone to drying out if the ambient humidity is too low, so we recommend that you water it generously.
"5 of the Best Lion's Mane Mushroom Recipes"
That's not mold, it's mycelium!
Your kit includes an amended sawdust block fully colonized with mushroom mycelium. It may appear covered with a soft, white, mold-like substance - that's the mushroom mycelium! It is completely normal. The mycelium of some species is more prominent than others.
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Click here to download PDF of instruction booklet
1) Inside this box is an amended sawdust block that has been completely colonized by mushroom mycelium. Open the front of your kit along the perforated line and dispose of the remaining cardboard.
2) Slice an 'X' into the plastic underneath with a sharp knife or scissors.
3) Lift open the top of your box to find the sprayer and instruction booklet. Fill the sprayer with tap water and generously spritz the plastic where you sliced your 'X' shape. Spritz your kit at least twice daily - more if you're in a particularly dry climate. (If your mushrooms start to grow but dry up and die, your growing conditions may be too dry and you should make a humidity tent!)
4) Place your kit in the most humid part of your home and outside of direct sunlight. We suggest putting it on a kitchen counter close to a sink. The mushroom mycelium will sense the oxygen in the air and produce mushroom 'pins,' another term for 'baby mushrooms.'
5) It usually takes 5-14 days for pins to form. Once pins begin to form, mushrooms will grow quickly. So when you spot your first pins keep an eye on them. The warmer the environment the faster they will grow. Mushrooms should be ready to harvest 2-5 days after pin formation.
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If you're not ready to use immediately, your Lion's Mane Spray & Grow Kit can be refrigerated or stored in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight, for up to 3 months.
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"5 of the Best Lion's Mane Mushroom Recipes"
Due to its consistency and flavor, lion's mane can be used as a seafood substitute in recipes. We like to slice it into rounds and pan-fry it in olive oil or butter, or try ripping it up and making 'Lion's Mane Cakes' by following a crab cake recipe with the lion's mane subbing in for the crab meat.
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USDA Certified Organic
The spawn used in our mushroom kits is grown on organic grain and made with organic cultures from our own culture bank. Our kits are handmade from a blend of non-GMO woods and supplements from farms and forests in New England and North America.
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Simply take a trash bag or other loosely fitting plastic bag and put PLENTY of 1/2 inch holes in it (THIS IS IMPORTANT: Mushrooms exhale CO2 and inhale oxygen. They will suffocate themselves if there isn’t adequate airflow! Lion's mane that look stringy or strange are usually growing that way because they need more air!). Spray the slice at least once per day with the included spray bottle. If you choose to use a humidity tent make sure to spray the inside of the tent once per day to maintain humidity.
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If you’re going to consume home-grown mushrooms, make sure to cook your fresh mushrooms thoroughly with heat. If it is your first time eating this species, it is best to start with a small amount to check for allergies, even if cooked.
Mushrooms grow spores as they develop. This is a natural means of reproduction. This is when people with allergies or compromised immune systems may want to consider putting fruiting mushroom kits outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Spores in mushrooms sometimes cause respiratory irritation. In rare cases, spores may also cause irritation for some non-allergic or non-immunocompromised mushroom growers. If you are one of them, it is recommended to reduce the overall spore load by harvesting mushrooms while they are still in their younger growth stages.
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First time growing
This lions mane kit is my first attempt at growing mushrooms and it's going very well. I followed the instructions and sprayed the kit and within a week I could see the first stages of growth. Now it's visibly growing every day.
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Awesome, Andrew! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you need help with anything, please reach out!
Fun to grow
first flush was a fail for me, i let it dry out to much. However, North Spore came through and offered a replacement. I ordered the monotub and received it prior to the second kit. Big improvement in humidity. I personally am not to fussed about "organic" however I am over the moon about this product being completely from the US. Customer service is top notch.
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Nice Lion's Mane, Renee! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review.
Very good quality, easy
Very nice spray and grow kits. The kit was very easy to grow. I have had contamination issues from other sellers, especially with lion's mane. North spore has been consistently the highest quality inoculated grow kits. Good customer service too!
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Thanks for the great review, Lisa! We really appreciate your support.
Great intro!
This was a great experience for someone who had no experience with mushrooms. I got two flushes from my block before burying it outside. Very happy with the purchase!
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Thanks so much for sharing, Whit! Please reach out if you ever need anything.
They really under estimated this kit
Has to to be the best thing ive ever bought online. The instructions said that a second fruit was maybe but a third fruiting was just about unheard-of in the box but I had 3 good fruiting and the tast awesome. I waited probably 4 months before reviewing and I don't usely do reviews but if you are thinking of starting mushrooms then these guys are where to get them from.
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Hello James! Wow, thank you for such a positive review! We're so happy that our kits produced well for you, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Good didn’t use though
Experience was awesome however I returned them because I ordered the wrong kind. No fault of North Spore but have ordered other products and love. Recommend 100%
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Thank you so much, Benjamin! We couldn’t do it without customers like you.
Great gift
Gift to my 11 year old son who loves mushrooms. He took good care of them and loved watching them grow.
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Thanks so much! We love to read reviews like this! It makes what we do all the more worth it. We're so glad you and your son are enjoying the experience!
Lion's Mane spray and grow kit
Got about 8 ounces from my first flush. It is fruiting again, this time from the top and one side, and looks healthy so far.
North Spore
We're so glad everything is going well for you, Cindy! If you need help with anything, please reach out.
Best on the market!
I’ve tried various different brands of spray and grow kits, and this is by far the biggest and best of them all. Works exactly as described, I got 3 flushes out of the last one I bought last year, and I have two more blocks that just went into fruiting conditions as we speak. Highly recommend this especially for beginners!
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Thanks for sharing, Derek! Our team is here to help if you ever need anything!
Delicious experience
Instructions led to incredible success!
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Thanks for sharing, Karen! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. The team is here to help if you ever need anything!