Fun to watch the fungi grow. Made some delicious Lions Mane mushroom "crab" cakes. Will use the rest of the first harvest in other recipes.
Cultivated in Moss Landing · Since 1982
Lion's Mane Mushroom Mini-Farm Grow Kit
Hericium erinaceus
$25.00 USD
Shipping calculated at checkout · Ships ready to fruit, straight out of the box
"So many of these kits from other vendors didn't work and seemed contaminated, but these are amazing."
— Verified five-star review, Lion's Mane Grow Kit
- ✓ First crop guaranteed — follow the steps and you harvest, or we make it right.
- ✓ One to two pounds of organic Lion's Mane across three to four harvests.
- ✓ No experience needed. Open the box, mist daily, watch it grow.
CCOF ORG
CCOF Certified Organic
EST 1982
Family-run since 1982
CA FARM
Grown on our California farm
One of the mushroom powerhouses, Lion's Mane mushrooms ( Hericium erinaceus) look way too cute to be as healthy as they are. Many people mistake it for cauliflower, as it grows in fuzzy, fractal white puff balls. They almost look like they could scurry away as they grow!
This Lion's Mane mushroom grow kit Mini-Farm requires light misting to produce three to four crops over a two month period. Expect one to two pounds of organic mushrooms from your grow kit with proper care. Please note that grow kits given as gifts should be gifted and setup within about 7-10 days of purchase.
What you'll grow, and when
From box to harvest in about two weeks
Lion's Mane fruits in soft, fractal white puffs that double in size almost overnight. Here is what to expect from your Mini-Farm.
1
Open the box
Arrives colonized and ready. Cut the window, mist it, and set it in indirect light.
Day 1
2
First pins appear
Tiny white knobs form along the face of the block. Keep misting twice a day.
Days 7–12
3
Harvest your first crop
From knobs to ready-to-pick in just a few days. Twist gently to harvest.
Days 12–14
4
Rest, then repeat
Rest the block and mist again. Most growers see three to four flushes.
Across 2 months
If a grow kit has let you down before
You are not the reason it failed last time.
Most grow-kit disappointment comes down to one thing: a block that was contaminated or under-colonized before it ever reached you. We have cultivated specialty mushrooms on the same Moss Landing farm since 1982, and every Mini-Farm is built from meticulously pure cultures, spawn, and substrate — then guaranteed to fruit.
That is why so many of our growers came to us after another kit failed them — and stayed.
Mini Farm Grow Kit Guarantee Policy
We guarantee that every Mini Farm Grow Kit will produce at least one harvest when cared for according to the provided instructions.
For the fastest support, email us photos of your grow kit so we can diagnose the issue and provide personalized recommendations. Often a small adjustment and a little extra time helps a slow block start producing.
- At least one harvest guaranteed when cared for as instructed.
- Instructions, FAQs, and videos included with every kit.
- Email us photos for fast, personalized troubleshooting.
- If it still does not grow, we replace the block.
From verified growers
What happens after the box arrives
A selection of verified reviews from growers across the country.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 20 reviews.
Easy to purchase and pick up The kit feels easy enough. Not entirely clear how often to spritz it with water
Lion's Mane Mushroom Mini-Farm Grow Kit
Store owner replied: Hi Victoria, Our mini farms are to be misted as needed. When you see the bag is dry, you can spray directly on the clear plastic bag on the inside. A few things to avoid is spraying directly on the block, and preventing excess water pooling. Excess pooling of water can cause blue/greenish mold, which negatively impacts the mushroom block. Please feel free to ask us any questions. We're happy to help!
Hi there, I ordered a shitake and lions main kit. Followed instructions for each. The shitake kit produced a good amount of mushrooms. The loins maine has not produced anything and its been over two weeks. There still is no sign of growth. Couple pieces of feedback: The lions main instructions were not 100% clear, especially on how to orient the box and same with moisture control. The Shitake Second Growth instructions are a little confusing as well. Its not clear to me if the brick is supposed to dry out (or if we should remove moisture from it). Do we leave the cut stems? I see mold growing inside. I think it would be nice to know why putting a second bag over it is necessary to help us make a best guess on how to treat the brick before starting a second harvest. Other than that the Shitakes were great! They got so big, I must have harvested a pound. Really hope the lions maine grows.
The lions main is very 'fruitful'. Love it.
Healthy block, fruited immediately after setting it up in my Martha Tent. Onwards to a second flush...
I ordered 2 blocks. They got here super quick. Great packaging. Cut the top off a few days after delivery. Started to pin the next day. Super satisfied so far. Can't wait to harvest. I will definitely be buying more. Soon 😁
Bought this for my grandson he loved it and loved watching it grow
I took it into a first grade class. It was a blast.
This is Shiitake. I'm very happy with my mushroom harvest. I bought several types, and Shiitake was the first to grow. Now I'm having some cooked for breakfast, and I'll dry the rest. This is so great! Mushrooms from Gracias West Farm. 🍄🟫🤗🙂
The lions mane did not produce anything. The other kit I got was fine.
Lion's Mane Mushroom Mini-Farm Grow Kit
Store owner replied: Hi Jennifer, We're sorry to hear about the Lion's Mane Mini Farm. Would you mind sending us an email at info@farwestfungi.com with some photos of the mini farm? We can definitely help you out with this so you can get some growth out of your mini farm.
Arrived in great condition.
Thr harvest is bountiful !
Love these box kits! The hardest part about them is being patient! Its incredible to watch them grow, though. 10/10 highly recommend.
I had a " farm" sent to my birthday GalPal to Ithaca on Oct 17 Good communication with tracking package Well she just told me she made a lions mane pasta on 11/6 from her first harvest which was 👍👍🦁 Great gift !!
Fun experience.
Great grow kits. Multiple flushes of fresh lions mane.
Lions mane are growing fast and beautifully.
Loved them !!!!!
It came ready to grow out the box. They are taste amazing! Will be purchasing again!
So many of these kits from other vendors didn’t work and seemed contaminated, but these are amazing.
Once you've harvested
“What do I do with Lion's Mane?”
It has a tender, seafood-like texture — many cooks compare it to crab or lobster. Here is where to start.
Mixed Mushroom Fritters
Tear your harvest into a savory batter and fry until golden — crisp at the edges, tender inside.
View the recipe →
Lion's Mane Lobster Roll
Lion's Mane pulls apart much like lobster meat — sautéed in butter and piled into a toasted, split-top bun.
View the recipe →
Mushroom Crostini
Sautéed mushrooms piled onto toasted, garlic-rubbed bread — a simple appetizer that lets the harvest do the talking.
View the recipe →A gift that grows
Not another candle.
The Mini-Farm is one of our most-gifted kits — a birthday surprise, a holiday host gift, a science experiment a kid will actually remember. It arrives ready to grow, with everything needed to harvest in the first week. Gifting it soon? Set it up within seven to ten days of arrival for the best first flush.
Where it comes from
Grown on a bluff above the Pajaro River
Located in northern Monterey County in the coastal town of Moss Landing, our eight-acre farm sits above the Pajaro River, overlooking the Pacific. The steady ocean breeze and coastal fog make it an ideal place to cultivate mushrooms.
The same Lion's Mane our chefs buy fresh is the strain colonizing your Mini-Farm — grown on sterilized sawdust substrate, the way the Garrone family has done it for more than forty years.
— The Garrone family, cultivating specialty mushrooms since 1982
Looking for daily Lion's Mane?
This kit is for the kitchen. For a daily routine, meet the tincture.
This Mini-Farm is a culinary grow kit — grown to cook and eat. If you came looking for Lion's Mane as part of a daily wellness routine, many in our community reach for our Lion's Mane Tincture, dual-extracted from organic Lion's Mane grown on the same Moss Landing farm.
Shop the Lion's Mane Tincture →
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Mini-Farm Grow Kit FAQ
How much will I actually harvest?
Expect one to two pounds of organic Lion's Mane across three to four flushes, over roughly two months, with daily misting. Each kit is handcrafted, so results vary — but your first harvest is guaranteed.
What if my kit doesn't fruit?
We guarantee your first harvest. If you follow the instructions and your Mini-Farm does not fruit, email us photos and we will make it right.
Do I need any equipment or experience?
None. Your kit arrives fully colonized and ready. You need only a spray bottle of water and a spot with indirect light.
I want to give this as a gift. Anything to know?
Mini-Farms are living kits, so they are best set up within seven to ten days of arrival. Plan the timing so your recipient can start growing soon after opening it.
Is this the same as a Lion's Mane supplement?
No. This is a culinary grow kit — grown to cook and eat. For a daily Lion's Mane routine, see our dual-extracted Lion's Mane Tincture, made from organic Lion's Mane grown on the same farm.