We're offering you a Mushroom Windowsill Kit Lion's Mane for £12.99, saving you up to 41% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £21.99 (correct as of 11.12.2025).

Homegrown Gourmet Mushrooms

Discover the Lion's Mane Mushroom – Hericium erinaceus

Bring a touch of gourmet gardening to your home with the Lion's Mane Mushroom Windowsill Kit. Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible fungus celebrated for its cascading white spines, meaty texture, and subtle, seafood-like flavour. This unique mushroom is a favourite among chefs and home cooks alike, adding depth and nutrition to stir-fries, risottos, and more.

Why Choose Lion's Mane?

• Gourmet Appeal: Enjoy a delicacy often reserved for fine dining, grown right in your kitchen.
• Nutritional Benefits: Lion's Mane is naturally high in fibre, protein, and essential minerals.
• Fast Results: Watch as your mushrooms begin to sprout in as little as one week.

Easy Growing Guide

• Location: Place your kit on a bright windowsill out of direct sunlight. A kitchen or living room window works perfectly.
• Watering: Mist daily to maintain humidity; keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged.
• Temperature: Thrives at typical indoor temperatures (18–22b0C).
• No Soil Required: All nutrients are included in the kit's substrate—just add water!

Caring for Your Crop

• Harvesting: Pick when the spines are long and fluffy—usually 7–14 days after starting.
• Multiple Flushes: With proper care, you can enjoy several crops from one kit.
• Pest-Free & Clean: Indoor cultivation means minimal risk of pests or disease.

Culinary Inspiration & Usage Ideas

• Sauté with garlic and herbs for a simple side dish.
• Add to soups or stews for a meaty texture and rich flavour.
• Create vegan 'crab cakes' using shredded Lion's Mane as a base.

FAQs

• When will I see my first harvest?
  You can typically harvest your first crop within 7–14 days after setting up the kit.
• Does the kit need direct sunlight?
  No—Lion's Mane prefers indirect light. Place it on a bright windowsill out of direct sun for best results.
• Can I reuse the kit?
  You may get multiple flushes (harvests) from one kit if you keep the substrate moist between crops.