The Auk Mini 2 is presented as a strong upgrade to the original tabletop smart garden, retaining its stylish Scandinavian design and straightforward, seed-friendly growing system while addressing practical limitations. Its appeal lies in making indoor growing look attractive without relying on proprietary pods, subscriptions or compulsory app use.

The new model adds more colour and wood-finish options, larger pots and 25% more water capacity in a footprint said to be 12% smaller. An optional account-free app controls lighting, dimming, schedules, growing modes and a holiday “Slow Mode”, while a £39 tomato-and-chilli kit offers taller light supports and bigger pots for fruiting plants; its main drawback is the absence of a pump, which could leave water stagnant.