Do you reside in an apartment and fantasize about a vibrant garden with year-round access to fresh produce? If you don’t have a backyard for such dreams, think about creating your garden indoors. Gardyn’s indoor hydroponic systems allow you to grow fresh vegetables and flowers within your home.
Mashable Deputy Shopping Editor Miller Kern tested the Gardyn Studio and successfully produced salads and burger toppings straight from her apartment. Now, Gardyn is unveiling the second generation of its apartment-compatible system: the Studio 2. We had a chance to try out the new Studio 2 ahead of its official release.
About the Gardyn Studio 2
Specifically designed for apartment dwellers, the Gardyn Studio 2 takes up roughly 1.4 square feet and stands at 4.5 feet tall. Like the earlier model, it can support up to 16 plants at once and features a self-watering system with a five-gallon tank. It is equipped with an LED light to ensure proper illumination for the plants.
The new Studio 2 resembles the original Studio but presents several significant improvements. The revamped Gardyn system includes no-clean columns with sealed silicone modules designed to prevent residue and minimize upkeep.
The 24/7 camera on the Studio 2 now features enhanced HD capabilities, allowing both users and Gardyn’s integrated AI system to more effectively monitor plant well-being. Moreover, it is equipped with sunrise and sunset lighting that imitates the natural light cycle.
The Studio 2 will be available at a price of $549, which is a $50 rise from the previous Gardyn Studio. It will be sold on Amazon and The Home Depot, with shipments commencing on Oct. 15.
Gardyn Studio 2 initial impressions
I have had the Gardyn Studio 2 set up in my apartment for a week, so it doesn’t appear as lush as Kern’s fully developed setup. Nevertheless, I am impressed by the system’s simplicity of use. Setting it up was easy—far simpler than putting together Ikea furniture. The most challenging aspect was making several trips to fill the five-gallon tank.
The starter kit is refreshingly user-friendly. There’s no need for gardening gloves or potting soil. You simply plug in the yPods to the system, which then