Grow your own Lion’s Mane mushrooms (hericium erinaceus) at home with our proprietary blend of Fast Fruiting Lion’s Mane Mushroom Substrate. Our handcrafted Masters Mix substrate is specifically formulated for cultivating Lion’s Mane mushrooms. Proudly made in the USA with locally sourced Aged Oak wood and Farm Fresh Soy Hulls.
Masters Mix Lion’s Mane mushroom substrate is formulated to provide natural nutrients needed throughout your mushrooms’ grow cycle. All of our Masters Mix Substrates can be safely returned to the environment as soil amendment or compost.
About Our Substrate
Originally, Chefs Mushrooms started by supplying fresh Oyster and Lion’s Mane mushooms to well established farmer’s markets. Our mushrooms were deliciously amazing and became incredibly popular. The mushroom vendors urged us to grow more mushrooms, so we did.
We soon realized we could create amazing mushrooms, consistently. This was no accident. Behind the scenes, we were methodically operating a sterilized laboratory and grow facility. Processes we use for mushroom cultivation were developed over years of experimenting.
But what really set us apart is (was) a big huge secret. We make our substrate the hard way, starting with 100% natural raw materials. Our wood is harvested from responsibily forested areas throughout the SW. Our farm fresh ingredients are grown and harvested in the fields of local farmers throughout the SW.
Mushroom Cultivation Tips
• The best substrate for lion’s mane mushrooms is natural hardwood
• Add a nutrient supplement to oak or maple wood substrate
• Supplement substrate with farm fresh soy hulls or wheat bran
• Pasteurize or sterilize substrate to eliminate microorganisms
• Lion’s mane prefer high humidity of 85–95% during the fruiting stage
• Lion’s mane prefer temperatures between 15–20°C (60–70°F)
• Fresh air exchange and proper ventilation is needed
• Level of difficulty: Easy-intermediate due to delicacy of lion’s mane
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Facts
Lion’s mane mushrooms (hericium erinaceus) are nature’s brain boosters. With their shaggy, white appearance resembling a lion’s mane, these fungi are not only visually striking but also prized for their cognitive benefits.
Studies suggest they may stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF), supporting brain health, memory, and focus. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine, lion’s mane also boasts anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
Culinary enthusiasts love its seafood-like flavor, often comparing it to crab or lobster. Whether in capsules or sautéed dishes, lion’s mane mushrooms are gaining fame as a powerful superfood.
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