Live Culture Plates - Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Skip the Germination — Start with Living Mycelium
Our Live Culture Plates deliver actively growing, healthy mycelium ready for your next transfer. Each plate features vigorous Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) culture on our proven low-nutrient agar formulation, selected for strong rhizomorphic growth characteristics.
Whether you're expanding to grain spawn, practicing agar transfers, or building your culture library, these plates give you a reliable starting point with visible, verified mycelium.
Includes WeMush Tracking: Every product ships with a unique QR code linked to your WeMush account. View specimen details, log observations, and track your cultivation journey — free with any Mush Ohio purchase.
What You Receive:
- 100mm plate with actively growing Lion's Mane culture
- Minimum 50% colonization at time of shipping
- Sealed with parafilm for transit protection
- Batch tracking number for quality assurance
Culture Characteristics:
- Species: Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane)
- Growth Pattern: Rhizomorphic, branching mycelium
- Media: Low-nutrient agar (Foundation Series base)
- Origin: Commercial genetics, maintained in our laboratory
Ideal For:
- Grain spawn inoculation
- Agar transfer practice
- Culture library building
- Substrate block inoculation
Important Notes:
- Cultures are living organisms — some variation in appearance is normal
- Work in clean conditions with sterile technique
- Transfer within 14 days of receipt for best results
Our Guarantee: Plates arrive contamination-free with healthy, visible mycelium. If there's an issue, we'll replace it.
Storage: Refrigerate upon arrival (36-46°F). Best used within 30 days.
Shipping: Ships Monday-Wednesday only to avoid weekend delivery delays.
