Lion’s Paw

$15.00

Hericium erinaceus

Lion’s Paw is a selected Hericium erinaceus isolation that forms multiple smaller, clustered fruit bodies. Its presentation is especially well suited to market sales, and it is slightly more heat tolerant than the Lion’s Beard isolation.

Dispatch: In-stock cultures usually ship in 2–3 business days.

Growing conditions

  • Colonization: 70–75°F

  • Fruiting: 65–90°F

  • Substrate: Master’s Mix

This fruiting range reflects Dewayne’s own growing experience. It is an observed range, not a guaranteed result or an optimum at every temperature.

Harvest & use

Tender, seafood-like texture often compared with crab or lobster. Excellent sautéed or used in plant-based seafood dishes.

Syringe details

10 mL liquid culture syringe

Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.

Before you begin

Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.

This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.

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Hericium erinaceus

Lion’s Paw is a selected Hericium erinaceus isolation that forms multiple smaller, clustered fruit bodies. Its presentation is especially well suited to market sales, and it is slightly more heat tolerant than the Lion’s Beard isolation.

Dispatch: In-stock cultures usually ship in 2–3 business days.

Growing conditions

  • Colonization: 70–75°F

  • Fruiting: 65–90°F

  • Substrate: Master’s Mix

This fruiting range reflects Dewayne’s own growing experience. It is an observed range, not a guaranteed result or an optimum at every temperature.

Harvest & use

Tender, seafood-like texture often compared with crab or lobster. Excellent sautéed or used in plant-based seafood dishes.

Syringe details

10 mL liquid culture syringe

Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.

Before you begin

Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.

This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.

Compare cultures · Shipping & storage · Arrival guarantee