In the world of growing cannabis, Northern Lights is like a famous rock song: strong, beautiful, and always dependable. FrostRailz didn't just grow this famous strain; he also helped it grow from a fragile seedling to a strong harvest with patience, skill, and the experienced eye of a grower who knows how to time his plants. So, get ready, because this diary isn't just a grow—it's a master class in botanical rock and roll.
Grow Setup
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Strain | Northern Lights (Photoperiod) |
| Grow Medium | Soil |
| Nutrient Brands | Fox Farm |
| Lighting Setup | Mars Hydro TS 1000 (150W LED) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor (Grow tent 60x60x140cm) |
| Training Techniques | LST (Low-Stress Training), Topping |
| Pot Size | 11L |
| pH & Environment | pH 6.0–6.5, Temp 22 °C-26 °C, Humidity 50–60% |
Grow Diary
Weeks 1 & 2: Vegetation
In the first few weeks, Northern Lights broke out of her shell, as if she knew she was meant to be great. The Mars Hydro TS 1000 gave off just the right amount of light to get her little green fingers to come out of the ground. The temperature stayed around 24 °C, and the humidity was a comfortable 60%. The Fox Farm nutrients were added slowly, with Big Bloom at half strength to keep our young starlet from getting too stressed.
Weeks 3 & 4: Vegetation
By the third week, our girl was well-settled and doing well. FrostRailz set the LST and carefully bent her stems to make her canopy wider, catching every bit of light that was available. The pH level stayed at 6.2, which was the best level for nutrient uptake. She was topped by week four, which gave her two strong main colas. The tent smelled like new pine and hope.
Weeks 5 & 6: Vegetation
FrostRailz worked on his growing skills during these weeks. Northern Lights was happy to respond, and her branches were now strong and wide. She was able to stretch out comfortably when the humidity level stabilized at 55% and the airflow improved with a little strategic defoliation. Her rich, dark-green leaves shone under the LEDs, and she started to look like a textbook example of "vigorous growth."
Weeks 7 & 8: Flowering Transition
When the light schedule changed to 12/12, Northern Lights showed that she was in her flowering phase by making a small surge. The pistils that come before flowering shot out, promising the thick buds we all want. FrostRailz increased Fox Farm's Tiger Bloom by carefully adjusting the nutrients so that the plants didn't get too much. The distance between the lamp and the light was changed to keep the light strong without burning it.
Weeks 9 & 10: Flowering
The buds got thicker and thicker, like the morning after a winter night, when they were covered in resin. The sweet, earthy smell filled the tent, making FrostRailz check the carbon filter again. The humidity stayed around 50%, which was perfect for keeping buds plump and stopping mold from growing. The tent was just like the Northern Lights, which are known for their strength.
Weeks 11 & 12: Flowering
Northern Lights showed off her genetics by making tight, sugar-coated nugs that were strong and proud. She was fed well, but a little yellowing showed up, which is a sign of nutrient fade. FrostRailz quickly changed the nutrient plan by adding Cal-Mag to fix any problems, and everything was back to normal.
Weeks 13 & 14: Flowering (Final Phase)
In her last weeks, Northern Lights gained a lot of mass and resin, and her leaves sparkled like emeralds with crystals on them. A flush started in earnest, cleaning out her system so she could have a smooth, tasty smoke. FrostRailz kept a close eye on the trichomes, waiting for the right amber color to show that the THC level was at its highest. Every second of careful attention was worth it.
Detailed Observations & Reflections
During the grow, Northern Lights grew to be just over 80 cm tall, which made her perfect for indoor spaces. Her leaves were thick and wide, which is typical of Indica plants, and her stems were strong enough to hold heavy buds. I quickly fixed minor tip burn early in flower by changing the amount of nutrients I gave them. This shows that being careful is important. FrostRailz, a grower who was in tune with his green friend, calmly faced each challenge.
Challenges & Solutions
The main problem was keeping the right amount of nutrients. Fox Farm has a lot of power, and early on, small tip burns showed that the plants were getting too much food. Quick action—lowering the feed strength and adding regular flushes—fixed this quickly, reinforcing the lesson of paying attention to feeding and watering schedules.
Harvest & Post-Harvest Insights
After 14 weeks, the big day finally came. FrostRailz carefully picked dense, sticky buds that were dripping with resin. After a careful drying and curing process, Northern Lights produced 4.8 oz of top-shelf flower. It had a sweet, earthy smell with hints of pine and a deeply relaxing, body-centered high.
| Parameter | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry Yield | 4.8 oz |
| Smoke Profile | Earthy, sweet pine, deeply relaxing body high |
| Difficulty | Intermediate-friendly with satisfying complexity |
Northern Lights was a good strain that gave back a lot to the grower. FrostRailz knew how to get through this journey like a pro gardener, and the end result—4.8 oz of bliss—makes it very clear: this is why we grow. Stay curious, keep growing, and always enjoy the ride.
