These mushrooms are Certified Organic, GLOBAL G.A.P, USDA Organic, Certified South Carolina, and Certified Appalachian Grown™ products. Shellfish allergies? Vegetarian or Vegan? Delicious mushrooms - lion's mane tastes like crabmeat. Fresh mushrooms can be made into "crab" cakes or coated in egg, breaded, fried, and served with spicy mayo on the side. But when mushroom strands are sautéed in butter and garlic, you may think you are feasting on crab legs, or even lobster. They can also be made into a healthful extract. Making an extract is easy. Check out the simple instructions below to learn how. An exotic looking fungus, Hericium fruits have spines, not gills. They form a perfect singular ball and can be found fruiting in temperatures between 65° and 80°F on a variety of hardwood trees: black walnut, oak, beech, elm, maple, and cherry. This indoor fruiting kit allows you to easily fruit mushrooms in your home. All you have to do is spray them with water, and in just a few weeks, you have delicious edible mushrooms that can be eaten fresh or made into a double extraction and taken for its health benefits. The countertop kit can be used multiple times. Just give it a rest for about 2 weeks after harvesting, and it's ready for the next flush. Some mushrooms can be poisonous, so it's always important to know your mushrooms. An easy way to identify any mushroom is by creating a spore print, so we have provided instructions below. In addition, the Lion's Mane Pom Pom Countertop Kit is environmentally friendly—made with compostable substrate and bio-degradable cardboard and plastic bags. Please allow up to 2 weeks for your kit to be custom-made for you. Humidity tent and full instructions are included. ***Please note that YOUR KIT MAY REQUIRE IMMEDIATE CARE UPON ARRIVAL. As soon as you receive your kit, open it immediately and read the instructions carefully for any urgent care that may be required.