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Mushroom species grown by Mindful Mushrooms

Mushroom Species

We grow 11 mushroom species on our San Diego farm. Each one is selected for its unique functional benefits and culinary qualities. From dual-extracted tinctures to ready-to-fruit cultivation bags, every product starts with mushrooms we know personally — because we grew them.

Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)

Focus / Clarity / Memory

Lion’s Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Known as the brain mushroom, Lion’s Mane is what people reach for to support focus and mental clarity. Early research has explored its signature compounds, hericenones in the fruiting body and erinacines in the mycelium. That is why our tincture blends both on purpose, while our capsules stay 100% fruiting body. All grown right here on our San Diego farm.

Available in: Tincture, Capsules, Colonized Bag

Read the Lion’s Mane guide
Cordyceps mushroom (Cordyceps militaris)

Energy / Endurance / Recovery

Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris

Cordyceps is the energy and endurance species in our lineup, traditionally used by athletes and active people to support stamina and everyday vitality. Our Cordyceps militaris is farm-grown in San Diego, never wild-harvested, for consistent quality in every batch.

Available in: Tincture

Read the Cordyceps guide
Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)

Calm / Evening Ritual / Balance

Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum

Long revered in traditional Eastern practice, Reishi is the species people turn to for evening calm and everyday balance. Its bitter compounds, the triterpenoids, are what set quality Reishi apart, and our dual-extraction process preserves them. Grown and extracted on our San Diego farm.

Available in: Tincture

Read the Reishi guide
Turkey Tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor)

Immune Support / Gut

Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor

One of the most studied mushrooms in the functional category, Turkey Tail is rich in polysaccharides and beta-glucans. Traditionally used to support everyday immune and gut health, it is grown in our controlled farm conditions to preserve these natural compounds.

Available in: Tincture

Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa)

Immune Support / Culinary

Maitake

Grifola frondosa

Also known as "Hen of the Woods," Maitake is rich in beta-glucan compounds and has long been valued as both a culinary favorite and a functional mushroom. A flavorful species that earns its place in the kitchen and in the lineup.

Available in: Tincture

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)

Immune Support / Culinary

Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

One of the world’s most popular culinary mushrooms, Shiitake brings both rich, savory flavor and natural beta-glucans to the table. We use Shiitake in our Mushroom Jerky, Dried Mix, and Umami Salt, bringing real flavor and real function to your kitchen.

Available in: Tincture, Mushroom Jerky, Umami Salt, Dried Mix

Blue Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus)

Culinary / Cultivation

Blue Oyster

Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus

A stunning steel-blue oyster mushroom prized by chefs for its velvety texture and mild, savory flavor. Blue Oyster is one of the fastest-colonizing species we grow, making it an excellent choice for home cultivators. Available as a ready-to-fruit colonized bag.

Available in: Colonized Bag, Dried Mix

Golden Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus)

Culinary / Cultivation

Golden Oyster

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Bright yellow and impossible to miss, Golden Oyster mushrooms have a delicate, nutty flavor that intensifies when cooked. They fruit in beautiful cascading clusters and are a favorite at our farmers market booth. Grow your own with our colonized fruit bags.

Available in: Colonized Bag

Black Pearl mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus hybrid)

Culinary / Cultivation

Black Pearl

Pleurotus ostreatus hybrid

A hybrid oyster mushroom with dark gray caps and a rich, earthy flavor. Black Pearl is meatier than standard oysters, holding up well in stir-fries and grilling. A reliable fruiter that produces dense, satisfying clusters from our colonized grain bags.

Available in: Colonized Bag

King Trumpet mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii)

Antioxidant / Culinary

King Trumpet

Pleurotus eryngii

The King Trumpet stands out with its thick, meaty stem and small cap, the opposite of most mushrooms. It is a natural source of L-Ergothioneine, an antioxidant compound, and is prized by chefs. Sear it like a scallop for a culinary experience that rivals any protein.

Available in: Colonized Bag

Chestnut mushroom (Pholiota adiposa)

Culinary / Cultivation

Chestnut

Pholiota adiposa

Small, speckled, and packed with a nutty crunch that holds through cooking. Chestnut mushrooms are a favorite among home growers for their forgiving nature and consistent yields. We include them in our Dried Mix alongside oyster, lion’s mane, and maitake.

Available in: Colonized Bag, Dried Mix

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