{"product_id":"lions-mane-log-kit","title":"lions mane log kit","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLion’s Mane Mushroom Log Grow Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips each wednesday...Grow your own Lion’s Mane mushrooms the natural way — on hardwood logs, just as they grow in the wild. This simple, low-impact method avoids single-use plastics and complex equipment. Once established, each log can fruit for up to 5 years, producing beautiful cascading white clusters that taste as impressive as they look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow on Logs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLog cultivation is low-tech, durable and waste-free. It needs no grow bags or electricity — just wood, fungi and time. Once the mycelium takes hold, your log becomes a living system that fruits season after season with little maintenance. It’s the most sustainable way to grow mushrooms long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Lion’s Mane\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion’s Mane (\u003cem\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking white mushroom with soft, cascading spines and a mild, seafood-like flavour often compared to crab or lobster. It’s rich in bioactive compounds such as hericenones and erinacines, studied for supporting focus and cognitive health. Delicious sautéed, roasted, or torn into “steaks,” it’s a genuine gourmet variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 pre-colonised Lion’s Mane dowels (8mm x 35mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e – ready to inoculate your log\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill bit with depth stop\u003c\/strong\u003e – perfectly sized for the dowels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural log-sealing wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam brush\u003c\/strong\u003e for sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted instruction card\u003c\/strong\u003e – clear, step-by-step guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003efreshly cut hardwood log\u003c\/strong\u003e – beech, oak, alder or maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower drill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMallet or hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat source\u003c\/strong\u003e (for melting wax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShady outdoor space\u003c\/strong\u003e – sheltered and protected from wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep dowels at room temperature for 2–3 days after delivery. If not using immediately, store sealed in the fridge (not freezer) for up to \u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remove 24 hours before use to reach room temperature. Handle gently — the mycelium is alive and active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 1: Prepare Your Log\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a hardwood log 8–20 cm in diameter and 50–100 cm long. Cut within six weeks and rest for two before inoculating. Avoid logs with visible decay or existing fungus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 2: Drill and Plug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrill holes 5–7 cm apart in a staggered pattern. Tap one dowel into each hole until flush with the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 3: Seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelt the wax gently and brush over each hole and any exposed ends. This seals in moisture and protects against contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 4: Incubate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your log in a shady, sheltered space, raised off the ground. Colonisation takes 9–18 months depending on wood and weather. You’ll see white mycelium threads at the ends once it’s established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 5: Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce colonised, your log will fruit naturally during cool, damp periods. To encourage a flush, soak in cold water for 24 hours, then return to the shade. Fruiting usually begins within a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOngoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak yearly to refresh the log\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep off soil to prevent contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith care, your Lion’s Mane log can produce for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the spines are long and soft but before they yellow. Cut cleanly from the base. Cook fresh for the best texture or store in paper bags in the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Lion’s Mane on logs is simple, low-waste, and deeply rewarding — a way to grow exceptional food with minimal footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Grow Sow Greener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55870723588471,"sku":null,"price":21.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/4177\/3239\/files\/loglionsmanelog.jpg?v=1760702015","url":"https:\/\/www.growsowgreener.co.uk\/products\/lions-mane-log-kit","provider":"Grow Sow Greener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}