This kit contains:

- 40 wooden dowels inoculated with UK-native lion's mane (Pleurotus ostreatus) mycelium. 
- 25g of biodegradable UK-grown rapeseed wax to seal the log once the dowels have been inserted
- detailed instructions for use. See our online log inoculation instructions here.
 
*Please Note: This kit includes dowels colonised with your chosen mushroom species. However, you'll need to source a fresh-cut hardwood log (no older than 6 weeks). If you don't have a local tree surgeon, we recommend Hanging Wood. Their sustainably harvested logs come from copparded trees from their managed woodlands in the North Downs, where trees are cut at the stem, leaving the root to regrow new stems every 5–10 years.
 
For drilling into logs, we recommend using a 8.5mm brad point drill bit which we sell here. This is specially designed for drilling into wood and will create the perfect-sized holes for the plug spawn. 
 
Information about lion's mane:
Lion's mane mushrooms are delicately flavourful and simple to grow!
⁠Hericium erinacious is a rare and highly sought-after edible mushroom. It grows wild across old-growth forests in North America, Europe and Asia. With its uniquely meaty texture, it is a delicious meat alternative and a nutritious addition to your plate.
 
Being a rare fungus in the U.K., lion's mane is a protected species, which means it it cannot be legally harvested from the wild. Luckily, with this kit you can grow your own tasty lion's mane at home and use it when it's at its freshest.
 
Cooking Tips:
The outside of this mushroom has a texture similar to delicate crab meat and makes a great vegan seafood substitute. Its solid centre is delicious sliced and pan-fried in butter, with salt and garlic, for a culinary experience reminiscent of succulent, fatty lamb cutlets!
 
Wondering how to cook your lion's mane? Find some recipe inspiration in our blog!