Lion's mane, AF1 - on Agar Plate
(Hericium erinaceus)
Has a delicate flavor and texture reminiscent of crab meat. Contains novel chemicals that have been shown to stimulate nerve regrowth, making it an important medicine for those with nerve damage.
This strain is large, fluffy and reliable. Excellent for bag culture. Fruit bodies hold well in cold storage.
| Fruiting Temps | Fruiting Season | Inoculation (Season) Zones 3-7 | Inoculation (Season) Zones 8-10 | Tree Species |
| 50-70 | Fall, Winter, Spring | Spring, Summer, Fall | Spring, Summer, Fall | Elm, Maple, Oak, Chestnut, Black Walnut |
We recommend taking our sterile culture plate, and making as many plates as you can from it, as well as several slants. We can easily get forty wedges from one plate! If you ever lose the strain, we will replace it for $20 indefinitely!
* To ensure the highest quality we make plates to order (avg. turnaround time is 2-4 weeks)
