Nature Lion
Chestnut mushrooms are anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, & anti-fungal. Rich with vitamins B3 & B5, they contain more vitamin B2 than most garden vegetables. They have an earthy aroma & mildly sweet flavour with distinct hints of nuttiness.
Blue oyster mushrooms are a good source of protein. They have antimicrobial properties, known to help treat cancer, antioxidant properties to aid in lowering cholesterol & help manage diabetes. Meaty or savoury flavour, some say a mild seafood taste.
White oyster mushrooms are rich in antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids & phenolics. These have a subtle seafood flavor with hints of anise & a faint, earthy taste.
Pink oyster mushrooms are full of vitamin B5 & B3 to help boost your immune system. They taste like bacon or ham, their flavour intensifies when cooked. This makes them a wonderful meat substitute in many dishes. They have a pungent aroma.
Black oyster mushrooms are highly nutritious. they have a slightly chewy texture & are soft with a bittersweet aroma reminiscent of anise. They also have a mild, sweet, & nutty, umami-forward flavour.
Lion’s Mane, Hericeum erinaceus, are a delicious edible mushroom in the shape of a white pom pom. Within weeks you will enjoy your first crop of mushrooms grown indoors on your counter top. Kits may also be grown outdoors during the spring and fall.