IKEA HACK Åkerbär with CultiKit
Want to grow herbs, micro tomatoes or small chilies right in your kitchen – quickly and easily?
With CultiKit and IKEA’s Åkerbär greenhouse, you get a compact, efficient setup with lighting, ventilation and smart control – no screws or special tools needed.
The quick guide takes under 7 minutes – and after that, you’re ready to grow like a pro.
How to Install CultiKit in IKEA Åkerbär – Step by Step
1. Choose your greenhouse
Buy IKEA’s Åkerbär greenhouse – both the large (65×40 cm) and small (45×35 cm) models work.
2. What you need:
IKEA Åkerbär greenhouse.
CultiKit Mini HACK or
CultiKit Standard HACK (72W light and two fans).LED Mounting blocks (included in HACK packages).
Strong adhesive tape, pads or glue (do not use directly on LED panels.
Foil for the top glass to cover the electronics.
3. Apply foil to top glass
Stick foil to the inside of the top glass before assembling it.
This is to hide the LED panels and fans then mounted in the top.
4. Mount the LED panels
Attach mounting blocks to the back of the LED panels.
Insert wires in LED panels and attach them i the top with the plugs facing the tall side, so cables run along the back.
Important: There must be 5 mm to the tall side of the edge, otherwise the top cannot fit on the greenhouse!
Use the 20 cm cable (closest to controller), 40 cm in the middle, and 60 cm furthest.
Leave space between panels for the fans!
5. Mount the fans
Use nano pads or strong adhesive.
The white logo must face downwards.
Connect the fans with the splitter cables.
6. Hide the tech (optional)
Cut a 3-4 cm strip of the foil and stick it to the top of the front panel to hide LEDs and fans.
7. Install the controller
Place it on the side with your power outlet.
Use strong adhesive.
Connect all plugs before fixing it in place.
8. Mount the top and connect power
Use the included plastic plugs to secure the top glass.
Route the power cable under the greenhouse and connect it to the controller.
Secure the cable between the glass and frame.
9. Power it on
CultiKit comes pre-configured: 12-hour light cycle with 30-minute sunrise/sunset and wind simulation.
Plug it in at the time you want the light to turn on daily – or hold the button for 6 seconds to reset the timer at the time you want it to power on.
10. Explore features
Check the included Quickstart Guide for more info.
Download the CultiApp for full control and customization.
Mini HACK
All-in-one solution with 2 grow lights for compact hacks. Perfect for small cabinets, shelves, or drawers – ideal for herbs, sprouts, and micro tomatoes.
837 Kr.
