Lion’s Mane Spore Print

Product Overview

The Lion’s Mane Spore Print is a premium-quality spore print collected from the Hericium erinaceus species, a renowned mushroom prized for its unique appearance, culinary excellence, and medicinal properties. This spore print is perfect for microscopy enthusiasts, taxonomy studies, and educational purposes.

Key Features:

• Collected from fresh, healthy Lion’s Mane mushrooms.
• Carefully sterilized and preserved for purity.
• Ideal for microscopy, education, and research projects.

Instructions for Use

Microscopy & Research

1. Preparing the Slides:
2. • Gently remove the spore print from its protective packaging.
   • Use a sterile scalpel or tool to scrape a small amount of spores onto a clean microscope slide.
2. Observation:
3. • Cover the spores with a glass cover slip and observe under a microscope.
   • For best results, use a magnification of 400x to 1000x to examine the spores' unique structures and morphology.

Cultivation (For Educational Purposes Only)

1. Sterile Work Environment:
2. • Ensure all tools and surfaces are sterilized. A glove box or laminar flow hood is recommended to prevent contamination.
2. Creating a Spore Solution:
3. • Mix the spores with sterile water to create a spore syringe or solution.
   • Use this solution to inoculate sterilized agar plates or grains.
3. Mycelial Growth:
4. • Maintain a temperature of 70–75°F (21–24°C) and monitor for mycelium development (white, fluffy threads).
4. Substrate Transfer:
5. • Once colonization is complete, transfer the mycelium to a suitable substrate, such as hardwood sawdust, supplemented sawdust blocks, or logs.
5. Fruiting Conditions:
6. • Maintain high humidity levels (85–95%) and introduce indirect light.
   • Expect Lion’s Mane mushrooms to begin fruiting in 7–14 days under ideal conditions.

Care & Storage

• Storage: Store the spore print in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration (at 35–40°F / 2–4°C) can extend spore viability for up to 1–2 years.
• Handling: Always handle the spore print with clean tools and hands to prevent contamination.

Warnings

• For Educational and Research Purposes Only: Lion’s Mane spore prints are intended for microscopy, taxonomy, and learning purposes.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure adherence to local regulations regarding mushroom cultivation.
• Sterility: Maintain sterile conditions when handling spores to achieve accurate results.

Why Choose Our Lion’s Mane Spore Print?

• Premium Quality: Expertly sourced, sterilized, and preserved for maximum purity.
• Unique Species: Hericium erinaceus spores are an excellent choice for learning fungal morphology and taxonomy.
• Versatile Application: Ideal for microscopy research, taxonomy studies, and educational experiments.

About Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s Mane mushrooms are highly sought after for their unique cascading appearance resembling a lion’s mane. They are revered for their culinary uses and potential cognitive and neurological benefits. This makes them a fascinating species for both study and admiration.