{"product_id":"pruikzwam-lions-mane-pluggen","title":"Lion’s Mane plug spawn","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLion’s Mane plug spawn - Samzwam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eLion’s Mane plug spawn from Samzwam\u003c\/strong\u003e you grow this special mushroom (\u003cem\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e) on wood yourself. The plugs contain living mycelium that slowly colonises logs and stumps. That way you give old wood a second life and, after a while, enjoy fresh, home-grown lion’s mane mushrooms with their characteristic flavour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: \u003cstrong\u003e25, 50 or 100 plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug size: \u003cstrong\u003e35 mm long, 8 mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes free beeswax slices\u003c\/strong\u003e - break off pieces to cover the plugs after inserting them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable wood: \u003cstrong\u003eoak, beech, birch, poplar and alder\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerately suitable: \u003cstrong\u003ewillow and linden\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnsuitable: \u003cstrong\u003esoftwood such as pine and spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog diameter: \u003cstrong\u003e10 - 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (larger logs colonise more slowly but produce for longer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonisation time: \u003cstrong\u003e9 - 18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction period: \u003cstrong\u003e2 - 5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the type of wood and the climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: \u003cstrong\u003ecool (2 - 4 °C), dark and dry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages of Samzwam plug spawn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e every plug contains active, vital mycelium for good colonisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection from the start:\u003c\/strong\u003e the supplied beeswax protects the plugs against drying out and contamination in the early stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e only wood, mycelium and beeswax, no plastic or chemical additives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable process:\u003c\/strong\u003e use of local wood and a low ecological footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique taste experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e lion’s mane has a soft, fibrous structure and a flavour reminiscent of lobster or crab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use the Lion’s Mane plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose fresh hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e with a diameter of 10 - 45 cm and a length of 50 - 100 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill holes\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 - 9 mm wide and 3 - 4 cm deep, 10 - 15 cm apart in a diamond pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHammer in the plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e until they are flush with the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak off a piece of the supplied beeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e, melt it over a tea light and drip it over each hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace the log\u003c\/strong\u003e in a shady, moist spot, for example under shrubs or next to a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 9 to 18 months the first fruiting bodies appear. A well inoculated log can produce lion’s mane mushrooms for several years, usually in spring and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout lion’s mane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elion’s mane\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eLion’s Mane\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cem\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e, is a striking mushroom with long, white spines that hang down like a waterfall. It is known for its mild, nutty flavour and firm texture. In the kitchen it is valued as a meat substitute because of its fibrous structure. Lion’s mane also contains natural antioxidants and substances that contribute to a healthy diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose the Lion’s Mane plug spawn from Samzwam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eLion’s Mane plug spawn from Samzwam\u003c\/strong\u003e you get everything you need to grow mushrooms in a natural way. All you have to do is choose the right wood, hammer in the plugs and be a little patient. The plugs give reliable results, are produced sustainably and provide years of harvesting pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your Samzwam Lion’s Mane plug spawn today\u003c\/strong\u003e and discover how simple and fun it is to grow mushrooms on wood yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samzwam","offers":[{"title":"25 plugs","offer_id":44327355646220,"sku":"SZ-PHE-25","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 plugs","offer_id":44327355678988,"sku":"SZ-PHE-50","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 plugs","offer_id":44327355711756,"sku":"SZ-PHE-100","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3589\/4028\/products\/Pruikzwam-LionsMane-Hericiumerinaceus-pluggen-SamZwam.jpg?v=1679849861","url":"https:\/\/samzwam.nl\/en\/products\/pruikzwam-lions-mane-pluggen","provider":"Samzwam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}