Bears Head Mushroom Hericium americanum

Bears Head Mushroom

Hericium americanum

10 cc/ml liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.

Bears Head Mushroom Hericium americanum Liquid Culture, cascading medicinal and gourmet mushroom for hardwood cultivation and indoor growing

Hericium americanum, commonly known as the bears head mushroom, is a stunning edible and medicinal fungus belonging to the Hericium genus, which includes lion’s mane and coral tooth mushrooms. This North American native species produces beautiful cascading spines that resemble icicles or a shaggy beard, forming dense clusters on hardwood logs and sawdust blocks. Known for its mild seafood-like flavor and potential cognitive and neurological benefits, this mushroom is prized in both culinary and medicinal applications.

With this high-quality liquid culture, cultivators can grow bears head mushrooms on hardwood sawdust, supplemented blocks, or freshly cut logs. It is ideal for indoor fruiting chambers or shaded outdoor environments, offering consistent results and a uniquely ornamental appearance.

Key features:

• Species: Hericium americanum, commonly known as bears head mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, grow bags, supplemented substrates, or log cultivation

• Growth habit: White cascading spines forming large clusters from a central point

• Culinary and medicinal value: Mild flavor and studied for its potential brain-supporting and immune-modulating properties

Why grow bears head mushrooms:

• Beautiful and functional mushroom with gourmet and health value

• Closely related to lion’s mane but with a more branched growth pattern

• Suitable for both indoor fruiting chambers and outdoor log cultivation

• High demand among chefs, herbalists, and mushroom enthusiasts

• Easy to grow on hardwood-based substrates with proper humidity and airflow

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with bears head mushroom liquid culture. Once fully colonized, transfer to hardwood sawdust blocks or use to inoculate sterilized hardwood dowels for log cultivation. Maintain high humidity and indirect light to encourage fruiting. Spines should be harvested when they are long and white but before they begin to yellow.

Hericium americanum bears head mushroom liquid culture is an excellent choice for growers seeking a high-value functional mushroom with visual impact and reliable performance. Whether for personal use, culinary sales, or herbal supplement production, this species delivers beauty, nutrition, and versatility in every flush.

*instructions are not included, please thoroughly research growing conditions and techniques.