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Lion's Mane

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Lion's Mane
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameHericium erinaceus

“Hericium erinaceus” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

FamilyHericiaceae

“Hericiaceae” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

Typesaprophytic fungus

“saprophytic fungus” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

Days to maturity60–90 days

“60-90 days” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

Lightsun shade

“sun shade” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

Waterhigh

“high” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

Hardiness zones4-9

“4-9” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

Spacing4–6 in

“4-6 in (log)” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

Edible partslobster

“tastes like lobster” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

Companionsdifferent log species, shiitake

“Different log species , no competition. Mushroom log yard. Oyster Mushroom” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

Keep away fromturmeric

“Turmeric” — Lion's Mane | Plot Buddies

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