Redwood Mushroom Supply Lion's Mane Mushroom Plate Culture

Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) Agar Plate Culture

The ultimate trifecta of flavor, health, and high yields. Lion's Mane is celebrated for its unique shaggy appearance and a savory, seafood-like flavor often compared to crab or lobster. Beyond its gourmet appeal, it is a powerhouse for neurological health. This hardy, commercially viable plate culture from Redwood Mushroom Supply (RMS) is an aggressive colonizer, designed to produce dense, voluminous white fruit clusters for growers of all skill levels.

High-Yield Performance & Versatility

Our specific Lion's Mane strain is selected for its heavy-yielding capabilities and commercial reliability. It performs exceptionally well when side-fruited from bags, producing large clusters that respond beautifully to moderate-to-high airflow and high humidity. Whether you intend to cook it as a meat substitute or dry it into a cognitive-boosting powder, this strain delivers consistent results.

Fruiting Parameters

• Temperature: 65-75°F
• Humidity: 90-95%
• Fresh Air (FAE): High
• CO2 Tolerance: 500-1,000 ppm

Storage & Handling

• Refrigeration: Viable up to 6 months
• Room Temp: Use within 1-3 weeks
• Requirement: SAB or Flow Hood required
• Substrate: Hardwood Sawdust, Masters Mix

The Redwood Mushroom Supply Process

We provide laboratory-grade agar cultures expanded from early-generation slants to ensure peak genetic vitality:

• Premium Media: 100mm x 15mm petri dishes utilize high-quality Malt Extract Agar (MEA).
• Verified Sterility: All plates are batch-tracked, quality-controlled, and verified with chemical sterilization indicators.
• Secure Packaging: Individually wrapped and sealed in breathable filter bags to maintain a contamination-free environment during transit.
• Expansion Ready: Ideal for inoculating grain spawn, creating liquid cultures, or expanding into a personal culture bank.

Usage & Cultivation Strategy

To maximize success, perform all transfers in a Still Air Box (SAB) or Laminar Flow Hood. Sanitize all surfaces and tools with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Transfer a 1cm x 1cm agar wedge into sterilized grain jars or bags. Once fully colonized, use the grain spawn to inoculate your hardwood substrate at a 5-10% ratio to produce massive, high-quality Lion's Mane flushes.

Technical Specifications

FINAL SALE NOTICE: Due to the delicate nature of live cultures, all sales are final. We cannot accept returns or exchanges on agar plate products.