# Indoor LED Planters The 'Akarina 01' Hydroponic Grow Box Allows City Dwellers to Cultivate Greens By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-box References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/03/23/led-hydroponic-grow-box/123217) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/akarina-01-led-hydroponic-grow-box-p-3332.html?a_aid=7a684d8f) The prevalence of consumers living in urban spaces is increasing exponentially, so products like teh 'Akarina 01' Hydroponic Grow Box are coming about to offer a touch of nature. Working to provide consumers with a means of [cultivating their own greens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini), the unit can grow fresh foods in around 30 days without the use of soil or dirt. This enables the growing experience to be less of a hassle and more focused on the food produced. The 'Akarina 01' Hydroponic Grow Box comes with everything one needs to get started with the unit including a series of panel lids, culture panels and much more. The entire set is available for purchase from the [Japan Trend Shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telangana) and will ship to consumers worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hydroponic Farming:** Hydroponic farming trends offer opportunities for innovation with indoor planters - **Urban Agriculture:** Urban agriculture trends offer opportunities for innovation with indoor LED planters - **Smart Agriculture:** Smart agriculture trends offer opportunities for innovation with hydroponic grow boxes and LED planters ### Who This Affects Most - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can benefit from the innovation opportunities offered by hydroponic farming and smart agriculture technology - **Home and Garden:** The home and garden industry can benefit from the innovation opportunities offered by urban agriculture and indoor LED planters - **Online Retail:** The online retail industry can benefit from the growing demand for hydroponic grow boxes and indoor LED planters as city dwellers look to cultivate their own greens ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Indoor Gardening Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gud-plant-box.md) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md) - [Compact Countertop Hydroponic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Updated Indoor Gardening Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-solutions.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md)