Two Lion's Mane Mushrooms and One of the Conditions which Determine Yield.

Lion's mane mushrooms are getting more popular every single day! While some think they are cauliflower at the farmers' markets, the majority are familiar with its nerve repair properties and crab-like taste.

The photo below shows two lion's mane mushroom grow bags, each 10lb in weight.

They were inoculated with the same spawn bag at the same time and their slits were opened at the same time which means the yields of the two bags would be similar.

However, there is a huge difference in terms of shape and weight between the two bags. 

The reason is that the one on the left side is dealing with pink mold, also known as lipstick mold.

The -left- lion's mane mushroom secretes enzymes (which help nerve repair) to break down the substrate, and at the same time, it fights the pink mold. Therefore, the more energy it uses the smaller it gets. Molds most of the cases are more vigorous than many other mushrooms.

On the other hand, the one on the right is almost three times bigger and heavier than that because it doesn't share the substrate with other microorganisms.

times bigger and heavier than that. Because it doesn't share the substrate with other microorganisms.