Growing Lion’s Mane Mushrooms in My Dorm

So, I recently got this Organic Lion’s Mane “Spray & Grow” Kit, and let me tell you—it’s basically foolproof. I’m no farmer (I can barely keep a houseplant alive), but this thing had me growing gourmet mushrooms right on my desk.

What Even Is Lion’s Mane?

Lion’s Mane is this wild-looking white mushroom that honestly reminds me of a snowball with dreads—or yeah, like an actual lion’s mane. Besides looking cool, it’s supposed to help with focus, memory, and all that brain-health stuff. People even say it tastes like lobster or crab when you cook it, which blew my mind the first time I tried it. Definitely a level-up from ramen noodles.

Why I Picked This Kit

I went with the “Spray & Grow” kit because:

It’s organic (no weird chemicals).

You don’t need any fancy setup—just a spray bottle and some patience.

You can actually harvest in like 10–14 days, which is faster than my laundry pile grows.

It keeps going for a couple of harvests, so you get more than one batch.

Honestly, it’s like having a tiny mushroom farm without leaving your apartment.

How It Works (Super Simple)

1. Open the box—you get this block that’s already alive with mushroom goodness.

2. Cut a little “X” in the bag.

3. Spray water on it every day (I just used a $1 misting bottle).

4. Mushrooms start popping out and grow ridiculously fast.

5. Harvest when they look fluffy and spiny.

That’s literally it. No soil, no grow lights, no stressing out.

Why It’s Worth Doing

Freshness: Store-bought mushrooms don’t even compare.

Eco-friendly: Less plastic packaging, fewer food miles.

Learning curve: Makes you feel like a mad scientist when you see them double in size overnight.

Health perks: Brain food without paying $$$ for supplements.

Cooking Lion’s Mane

My first batch, I just tossed them in a pan with butter and garlic—tasted exactly like seafood. Since then, I’ve tried them in pasta and even attempted “crab cakes” (college budget version, anyway). They’re also easy to dry out and save for later.

Final Thoughts

If you’re even a little curious about mushrooms, this kit is worth it. It’s cheap entertainment, good food, and you actually learn something in the process. Plus, it feels pretty cool telling people you grow gourmet mushrooms in your room.