"When I saw the Auk (pronounced "owk") and its four little pots of coconut coir advertised on my social media feed, I was immediately intrigued. Finally, an open-system indoor garden where you can grow your own seeds! There's got to be a catch, I thought. But there isn't. After testing it for six weeks, I can report that the Auk fully delivers on its promise of "herbs made simple.""
"Although its ads make it seem like a newcomer, Norway-based Auk has actually been in business since 2021. It's perhaps best known for its original Auk 1 hydroponic garden, which features a more complicated water reservoir, nutrient mixer, and lighting setup that garnered mixed reviews online for inconsistent light cycles and watering. The herb-focused Auk Mini, on the other hand, is not that."
Auk Mini is a compact, herb-focused indoor garden released in May 2024 that uses four oval pots with slotted bottoms atop a 3-liter reservoir. The unit measures 17.5 x 8.5 x 14.5 inches and uses two wooden poles to tension-set a full-spectrum light bar above the pots. A side wheel displays reservoir level with a red-empty indicator. The system ships with coconut coir and nutrient drops, requires no pump, and allows users to plant their own seeds rather than rely on proprietary pods. The design emphasizes low waste, low cost, and simple setup for growing herbs.
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