{"product_id":"lions-mane-mushroom-plug-spawn","title":"100 Lion's Mane Mushroom Plug Spawn","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your own gourmet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion’s Mane Mushrooms (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on hardwood logs with ready-to-use plug spawn. Each plug consists of a hardwood dowel colonized with active mushroom mycelium, making log inoculation simple for home growers and small mushroom-growing projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion’s Mane is prized for its distinctive cascading white spines, tender texture, and mild flavor often compared to seafood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100 Plug Spawn Dowels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lion’s Mane Mushroom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colonized Hardwood Plug Spawn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardwood Logs or Suitable Stumps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Wood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oak, Maple, Beech, Elm \u0026amp; Other Suitable Hardwoods\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 50–65°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColonization Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 9–18 Months\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shaded, Humid Outdoor Area\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginner Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Refrigerate Until Ready to Use; Do Not Freeze\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Lion's Mane Mushroom Plug Spawn?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Log Inoculation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Hardwood plugs can be tapped directly into drilled holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow at Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Create a long-term outdoor mushroom-growing project.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGourmet Mushroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Lion’s Mane develops unique white, tooth-like fruiting bodies with a tender texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-Term Harvest Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Properly maintained colonized logs may produce mushrooms for several seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for Beginners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Plug spawn requires only basic tools for log cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Lion’s Mane Plug Spawn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion’s Mane plug spawn consists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardwood dowels colonized with living \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mycelium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The plugs are inserted into freshly cut hardwood logs, where the mycelium gradually spreads through the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug spawn is particularly convenient for small-scale growers because it can be installed using a drill, hammer or mallet, and wax. After inoculation, the logs are kept shaded and protected from drying while the fungus colonizes the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackyard mushroom gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardwood log cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall-scale mushroom growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomesteads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible landscaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner mushroom cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Plug Spawn?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Select Fresh Hardwood Logs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose healthy, freshly cut hardwood logs such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoak, maple, beech, elm, or similar suitable species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor log cultivation, fresher wood is preferred because waiting too long allows competing fungi to establish and the wood to dry out. Cornell recommends inoculating relatively soon after cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Drill the Holes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrill holes around the log in a staggered or diamond pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.5 mm or 5\/16-inch drill bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is commonly used for standard plug spawn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Insert the Plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace one colonized plug into each hole and gently tap it in with a hammer or mallet until it sits flush with the bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Seal with Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover each inoculation point with food-grade mushroom, cheese, or suitable wax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWax helps retain moisture and protects the developing mycelium from drying and competing organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Place in Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep inoculated logs in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshaded, humid outdoor location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e away from direct drying sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain moisture and prevent the logs from drying out while colonization occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Allow Time to Colonize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion’s Mane logs commonly require approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9–18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before they are fully colonized and begin producing mushrooms. Fruiting usually occurs during cool, moist conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse freshly cut, healthy hardwood rather than old or decaying logs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep inoculated logs shaded and protected from excessive drying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal every inoculation hole after inserting the plugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain natural moisture without keeping logs continuously waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe patient—Lion’s Mane generally colonizes more slowly than some oyster mushrooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting may occur seasonally once the log is fully colonized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest when the mushroom is white and the hanging spines have developed but before significant yellowing occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 83, 73);\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is mushroom plug spawn?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug spawn consists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewooden dowels colonized with mushroom mycelium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The plugs are inserted into drilled hardwood logs so the mycelium can spread through the wood and eventually produce mushrooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many logs can 100 plugs inoculate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact number depends on log size and inoculation spacing. A typical plug-spawn rate is about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 plugs for an average 40-inch-long, 4-inch-diameter log\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although Lion’s Mane may benefit from a somewhat higher inoculation rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long before Lion’s Mane mushrooms appear?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion’s Mane logs commonly need around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9–18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to colonize before fruiting, depending on wood type, climate, moisture, inoculation rate, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of wood should I use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion’s Mane grows well on suitable hardwoods such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoak, maple, beech, elm, cherry, and black walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the logs produce more than once?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Once established, properly maintained Lion’s Mane logs can fruit repeatedly over multiple growing seasons. Cornell research on log-grown Lion’s Mane found fruiting can continue for several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarvestNest Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606457307313,"sku":null,"price":21.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/6046\/7377\/files\/Lion_sManeMushroomPlugSpawn_1.jpg?v=1791407566","url":"https:\/\/harvestnestseeds.com\/products\/lions-mane-mushroom-plug-spawn","provider":"HarvestNest Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}