Lion's Mane Grow Kit - 5 lbs
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Grow fresh Lion's Mane mushrooms at home in 7 to 14 days. The Lykyn lions mane grow kit is a 5 lb fully colonized fruiting block of Hericium erinaceus that delivers 2 to 3 harvests of cascading white spines. Pair it with the Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber and skip the daily misting and the contamination guesswork.
Most kits ship a 1 to 1.5 lb block. Ours is roughly 3 to 5 times more substrate, designed for 2 to 3 flushes at about 1 lb fresh each, with the chamber holding 87 to 92 percent humidity at 16 to 21°C (61 to 70°F) automatically.
- Block: 5 lb fully colonized hardwood, vacuum-sealed
- Time to harvest: 7 to 14 days per flush
- Fruiting climate: 16 to 21°C (61 to 70°F) at 87 to 92% RH
- Difficulty: beginner friendly (slice an X, tap "Lion's Mane" in the app, harvest)
- Best paired with: the Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber (sold separately)
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to grow Lion's Mane mushrooms?
With the Lykyn smart chamber, expect 7 to 14 days from slicing the bag to first harvest. The block then rests a few days before re-soaking and starting the next flush.
How many flushes do you get from a Lion's Mane block?
Our 5 lb fully colonized block typically produces 2 to 3 flushes at about 1 lb fresh each. Yield drops with each flush as the block consumes its substrate.
What does Lion's Mane mushroom taste like?
Cooked Lion's Mane has a soft, meaty texture often compared to crab or scallops, with a mild buttery flavor. Dry sauté first to release moisture, then finish in butter or olive oil.
Can I grow Lion's Mane without the chamber?
Yes, the block can fruit in any high-humidity environment (87 to 92% RH at 16 to 21°C / 61 to 70°F). However, it needs daily misting and has a higher contamination risk. The Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber automates both.
Ready to start your first grow? Pair this block with the Lykyn Single-Tier Smart Grow Chamber and harvest your first flush in under two weeks.
Lion's Mane Grow Kit - 5 lbs
PAIRS PERFECTLYLion's Mane is the easy species the chamber makes effortless
Lion's Mane needs steady high humidity (87 to 92%) and a cool ambient room. The Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber holds the humidity automatically and the species preset runs on-board. Reusable across 100+ grow cycles and all 28 species in the app.
- Auto humidity at 87 to 92% RH, no daily misting
- Fresh air keeps the cluster clean and white
- Lion's Mane preset built in, runs even if Wi-Fi drops
- Reusable across 100+ grow cycles and all 28 species
What Our Customers Are Saying
Real reviews from real mushroom growers, beginners and pros alike.
"I LOVE my Lykyn! It's sitting on my kitchen counter and has become a conversation starter. My friends can't believe I'm actually growing mushrooms!"
"My kids are absolutely obsessed with watching the mushrooms grow in our LYKYN chamber. They check it every morning and get so excited when they see changes. It's become an unexpected family activity!"
"Really impressed with how well this controls humidity. My oyster mushrooms are forming beautiful clusters with none of the elongated stems I used to get with my grow blocks."
"I've been growing mushrooms for years and this is my new favorite grow box. The app works great. No more spraying and fanning :)"
"I wanted to wait until I harvested my first batch of mushrooms. This thing works as advertised. I had amazing results on my first try!"
Successful Harvest = Best Value
A $30 spray-and-grow bag wins on day one. A Lykyn smart grow box wins every month after that. Honest side-by-side.
| Feature | Manual Kit ($30) | Lykyn ($299 + blocks) |
|---|---|---|
| Daily attention required | 15 to 30 minutes | 30 seconds |
| Humidity control | Manual | Sensor-driven |
| Airflow control | Manual | Automatic cycles |
| Beginner success rate | 40 to 60% | 90%+ |
| Species variety | 1 per kit | Any fruiting block |
| Reusable | Single use | 100+ grow cycles |
| App notifications | ||
| Travel-friendly |
Manual kits cost less upfront, but you buy a new one each time. With Lykyn, you invest once and every harvest after is half the cost.