AeroGarden Classic Replacement Grow Bulbs, Package of 2

These were ordered as part of my dad's areogarden Xmas gift. Although he does not need them at this time, they seem simple enough to replace and arrived in good condition.

I've had two gardens for over a year now with great success. I purchased two more seed kits (lettuce) and at the same time purchased new bulbs. I just changed the bulbs out in one unit to see if new bulbs really would make a difference, and after a few weeks the difference in growth rate was remarkable. It seems to me that the unit with the new bulbs probably grew about 33% faster. I'd highly reccomend changing these out regularly to ensure a maximum growth rate!

AeroGarden Salad Greens Seed KitI am mainly responding to the "3 star" review from the previous reviewer wherein he states that he likes the product, they work well and have lasted over a year and haven't burned out yet etc. That's a paraphrase but the point is the same. First, if he liked them SO much why "3 stars"? Oh well. These bulbs are bright, very bright and the ONLY bulbs to use in the AeroGarden system. They should be replaced EVERY 6 months for maximum efficiency-CLEARLY stated on the page and the brochure with the product. Bulbs of this type do NOT burn out when they are no longer producing enough quality light for plant growth. Human eyes won't detect a change in the bulb's light output but plants will. These bulbs are what they are. Mine last for a very long time also but plant growth is diminished so accept this as a fact and replace every 6 months. A small price to pay for herbs etc within an arm's reach! It's somewhat akin to changing your water filter. The water may LOOK the same but the quality is diminished. Just the way it is!AeroGrow AeroGarden Garden Kit, Black

I've had the AeroGarden for about 8 months and the bulbs often flicker. I tried tightening but they never seem secure. Eventually, one of the bulbs fell out and smashed onto the floor, leaving glass everywhere. Even the replacement Bulbs I purchased from Amazon seemed to slowly work their way out.

I contacted AeroGarden directly and they suggested to push the pins together to get the bulbs to stay socket and make better electrical contact.

When that didn't work, they even sent me a new hood, explaining that they have had reports of this issue with older hoods that were not manufactured well (likely China, I suppose). Anyway, it was great they made that offer, but the replacement hood was just as bad, and the lights started flickering right away. I think the hood / bulb socket is a *very* poor design.

I have had these lights for my Aero garden since may of last year and they still have not burnt out yet. They work really good and last a long time.

The Aero Grow bulb works well. I only gave it 4 stars because I'm waiting to see how long before in needs replacing.

2 pack of replacement blubs for the Aerogrow Garden Kit Unit