Course summary
In this hands-on 2.5-hour workshop, you will learn how to cultivate Lion’s Mane mushrooms at home, from inoculation to harvest, while exploring their medicinal, culinary, and cultural significance.
With expert guidance, you will inoculate 2kg of master mix grow substrate, receive a fully prepared shotgun fruiting chamber(SGFC) to take home, and leave with the knowledge and skills to successfully grow, harvest, and process your own Lion’s Mane mushrooms.
All materials provided.
What you will learn
- understanding of the history, medicinal properties, and culinary uses of Lion’s Mane
- how to choose, prepare, and inoculate a substrate for optimal growth
- how to set up a fruiting chamber(SGFC) to create the ideal environment
- identifying common growing issues and how to troubleshoot them
- how to harvest and properly store fresh Lion’s Mane mushrooms
- how to create Lion’s Mane powder at home
What you will get
- 2km Lion’s Mane inoculated grow block
- shotgun fruiting chamber(SGFC)
What you need to bring
- snack and water bottle
About the tutor
Andrew McDougall’s passion for mushrooms began in childhood, sparked by foraging trips with his grandfather. Inspired by the documentary “Fantastic Fungi” and motivated by his health journey using medicinal mushrooms, Andrew established an urban mushroom farm with his family. His journey reflects a deep connection to nature, a commitment to sustainability, and a love of the culinary and health benefits of mushrooms.
Course cost
COST: $80.00
Class availability: 8 PLACES REMAINING
Course dates
Wednesday 28 May
6.00pm – 8.30pm (1 session)
Book this course
To enrol in this course, fill out the form below. Remember to add the details of any other students who are part of your booking.
Please note: This class requires a minimum number of students to go ahead. For this reason, we encourage students to book at least 5 days prior to the course/workshop. In the unlikely event that we don't get enough enrolments, we may need to postpone to a later date or cancel the course/workshop. You will be advised via email or text prior to the class commencing.
$80.00
8 PLACES AVAILABLE
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