{"product_id":"lions-mane-snowball-grow-kit","title":"Lion's Mane Snowball Complete Grow Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivate one of the most recognizable mushrooms in the forest from a clean, all-in-one setup. Lion's Mane forms bright white pom-poms that lengthen into fine hanging teeth as the harvest approaches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead the mushroom as it grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion's Mane does not form a traditional cap and stem. Its rounded fruiting bodies begin compact, then develop the cascading spines that signal maturity. Fresh air helps maintain dense growth, while steady humidity keeps the surface from drying or discoloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardwood substrate is selected for this tree-dwelling species, and the live culture removes the slower uncertainty of starting from spores. Give it clean handling and stable conditions rather than constant adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA harvest with real kitchen range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTear the fruiting body into pieces and press it in a hot pan until the moisture releases and the edges brown. The texture becomes tender and substantial, with a lightly sweet character often compared to crab or lobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEverything you need to get started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA sterile, species-matched hardwood substrate bag with a self-healing injection port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA 10 mL GroSpore live liquid culture syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn alcohol prep pad and sterile needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA breathable filter patch built into the grow bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnytime access to GroSpore's AI Grow Expert for cultivation questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not need a pressure cooker, flow hood, or separate substrate. Work cleanly, follow the included timeline, and provide the temperature, humidity, and fresh air your chosen species prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred fruiting range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical fruiting window:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 12-16 days once fruiting conditions begin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, lightly sweet, and seafood-like when browned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural growth varies with room conditions and handling. This kit is intended only for cultivating legal gourmet and functional mushroom species. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GroSpore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52520899772647,"sku":"GS-KIT-LION","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/3978\/8263\/files\/lions-mane-grospore.png?v=1787721196","url":"https:\/\/grospore.com\/products\/lions-mane-snowball-grow-kit","provider":"GroSpore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}