NZ-Native Lion's Mane mushroom fruiting blocks: ready for you to produce your own, harvest and consume! Mushroom is ready to harvest after 4-6 weeks.
 
Pekepeke-Kiore (Hericium Novae Zealandiae), sometimes referred to as Coral Tooth, is a New Zealand native cousin to the famous 'Lion's Mane' (Hericium Erinaceus).
 
PekePeke-Kiore has been traditionally foraged in NZ - and for good reason -  it is an absolutely delicious edible mushroom with a unique flavour -- often described as similar to crayfish or crab meat. It is naturally found on dead hardwood trees. It can be found in Beech forests throughout New Zealand all year round, but usually is found from early springtime to late summer after a decent rainfall. Most sightings tend to be higher up from the forest floor, probably due to the better air flow, making them relatively hard to spot. Pekepeke-Kiore is endemic to Aotearoa (meaning only found here in New Zealand). 
 
Hericium is a wood-loving species that grows much slower than oyster mushroom varieties and even shiitake species. It can take up to four weeks for Coral Tooth to fully mature - (compared to oyster mushrooms which double in size everyday). 
 
These NZ Lion's Mane kits come ready to fruit - the block has been fully colonised and is ready for you to start producing mushrooms.
 
Once the Pekepeke-Kiore on your kit begins to open up and drop wee icicle-like branches, it is time to harvest. Grab the base of the mushroom and gently twist and pull off of the block. Cut off any remaining sawdust from the mushroom. Hericium can be stored in the fridge for 5-7 days in a paper bag. 
 
If you want to dehydrate it for mushroom coffees and the like, slice into about 3mm slices and dehydrate on low. You can then store the dried Hericium or even blend into a powder.
 
Please note: NZ Lion's Mane is somewhat difficult to grow & and does require a high humidity environment and plenty of fresh air. (See the “Product Instructions” tab on this page for guidance on achieving this).
 
Further Resources
 
Get further detailed instructions on >> how to grow your own Pekepeke-Kiore (NZ-Native Lion's Mane)
 
Learn how to make your own >> shotgun fruiting chamber -- for a more advanced artificial mushroom growing environment perfect for growing NZ Native Lion's Mane. 
 
Associated Products
 
Monitor humidity levels with a >> Digital Humidity & Temperature Sensor
Grow your NZ Lion's Mane kit in a simple >> Mushroom Growing Greenhouse
Increase humidity levels in your Monotub or SGFC using >> perlite in the bottom of the tub