Mushroom Lighting Kit
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Description
Description
Mushrooms don’t photosynthesize — but they still need a light cue to trigger fruiting, keep stems growing straight, and let caps form normally instead of stretching toward the nearest window. The Grower’s Select Mushroom Lighting Kit pairs a dual-spectrum LED bulb with a universal E27 socket adapter, so you can add reliable, low-heat lighting to a monotub, tote, or grow tent with no existing fixture required.
- Spectrum6350K + 5000K
- Equivalent125W
- Actual Draw15W
- Light Output900 Lumens
- Coverage360°
Why Growers Choose This Light
Generic grow lights are built for photosynthesis — bright, hot, and tuned to a spectrum mushrooms don’t need. This bulb alternates 6350K diodes to stimulate pinning and fruiting with 5000K diodes that hold a natural daylight rhythm, at only 15 watts of actual draw. The included socket adapter means you’re not stuck waiting on a fixture: plug it into any extension cord or wall outlet and you have a working light source over your grow space in minutes.
What's in the Box
- 48-diode dual-spectrum LED bulb (alternating 6350K and 5000K diodes)
- Universal E27 socket adapter — turns any extension cord or outlet into a lamp holder
Mushroom Lighting Kit Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light Source | 48-diode high-performance LED |
| Spectrum | Dual: 6350K (pinning/growth) + 5000K (daylight rhythm), alternating diodes |
| Equivalent Wattage | 125W |
| Actual Power Draw | 15W |
| Light Output | 900 lumens |
| Beam Angle | 360° |
| Base Type | Standard 110V E27 |
| Socket Adapter | Included — fits any extension cord or wall outlet |
| Recommended Cycle | 12 hours on / 12 hours off |
| Best For | Monotubs, totes, tents, or shelving with no built-in fixture |
How to Set Up Your Mushroom Lighting Kit
- Screw the LED bulb into the included E27 socket adapter.
- Plug the adapter into any extension cord or wall outlet near your grow space.
- Position the light 12–18 inches from your grow chamber, angled to reach the whole surface.
- Run it on a 12-hour-on/12-hour-off cycle — a plug-in timer automates this so you don’t have to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do mushrooms actually need light to grow?
Mushrooms don’t photosynthesize, so light isn’t food for them — but it is the signal that tells colonized mycelium to stop running and start fruiting. Light also keeps stems growing straight and caps forming normally instead of stretching toward a light source. A consistent daily cycle, even from a small bulb like this one, is what actually matters.
What's the difference between this kit and the LED Mushroom Light Bulb sold on its own?
They use the same dual-spectrum bulb. This kit adds a universal E27 socket adapter, so you can plug the bulb directly into an extension cord or outlet with no fixture at all — useful for a monotub, tote, or shelf that doesn’t already have a lamp holder. If you already have an E26/E27 fixture (a lamp, clip light, or work light), the bulb alone is all you need.
How many hours of light should I run it?
Most growers run a 12-hour-on/12-hour-off cycle to mimic a natural day/night rhythm. A plug-in timer keeps the cycle consistent without you having to remember to flip a switch — see our 24-Hour Heavy Duty Timer.
Will this light make my grow chamber too hot or dry it out?
No. At 15 watts of actual draw, this LED runs cool enough for enclosed spaces like monotubs and tents, unlike incandescent bulbs or plant-grade grow lights, which run hot and can dry out a fruiting chamber.
Can I use a regular plant grow light instead?
You can, but it isn’t the right tool. Plant grow lights are built for photosynthesis — they run brighter and hotter than mushrooms need, and that extra heat can dry out a fruiting chamber faster than the substrate can handle. This bulb's dual spectrum is tuned to the fruiting and pinning signal mushrooms actually respond to, at a fraction of the heat output.
Does one bulb cover a full monotub or grow tent?
The 360° beam angle and 900-lumen output comfortably cover a single tub, tote, or small tent. For a full shelving rack or a larger tent, growers usually add our COB LED Strip Light instead, or run more than one bulb.
