Northern Lights Autoflower

bkickstand Week One Update: Autoflowers, round 2! Seeds planted: 2-Northern Lights autoflower 3-Strawberry Nugget X Pink Panama autoflower Seeds sprouted: 1/5 (NL1) We are officially underway with the second round of autoflowers! As of this week, we have one eager participant in the soil—NL1 is the only sprout to break the surface out of the five seeds planted. While we are still waiting on the other four to make their appearance, NL1 is looking healthy and is already off to a great start in its container. I'll keep a close eye on the remaining seeds as they settle into their rhythm Update 7.15.26: NL1 ans PPX2 have popped. I'm still holding out for other 3 ladies. NL2, PPX1 and PPX3. Update 7.20.26: all I planted was a Northern Lights. What is this?!?!

bkickstand Garden Journal Update: Week 3 of Round 2 Autoflowers Overview Date: Week of July 22, 2026 Focus: Second round of autoflower seedlings (germinated and planted directly into 5-gallon fabric bags on July 1). Current Stage: Early vegetative / seedling establishment. Plant Status Breakdown PPX2 (Strawberry Nugget x Pink Panama Autoflower) Current Status: Emerging right on schedule, showing healthy green cotyledons and early first true leaves. Observations: Sitting securely in its 5-gallon fabric bag amidst a mulch layer. Root development is focusing downward while building early solar panels. Growth rate is typical for the 3-week mark post-germination as it transitions from relying on stored seed energy to active photosynthesis. NL1 (Northern Lights Round 2 / Autoflower Pheno) Current Status: Outpacing its sibling slightly at this stage, displaying robust early symmetry and deep green pigmentation across the initial set of true leaves. Observations: Showing vigorous early vigor in the 5-gallon container setup. Leaf structure looks crisp and healthy with no signs of environmental stress or moisture issues. Action Items & Maintenance Watering Strategy: Maintaining light, targeted watering around the immediate root zone to encourage outward root exploration through the 5-gallon medium without drowning the young taproot. Environment: Continuing to monitor local deck conditions, keeping an eye on shifting afternoon storm structures rolling across the plains. Update 7.22.26: NL2 has finally popped after 3 weeks! Welcome to the family little one.

bkickstand Week 4 Journal Update: New Autoflower Batch (NL1, NL2, & PPX2) * Overview: The second round of autoflowers—planted directly into 5-gallon fabric bags at the start of July—is hitting week four with distinct variations in growth speed across the trio. * NL1 (Northern Lights 1): Showing strong, healthy vigor with lush green fan leaves developing nicely and a sturdy stem established in its 5-gallon container. * NL2 (Northern Lights 2): Sitting under the trellis remnants, this seedling is a bit smaller and taking its time establishing early vegetative growth compared to its sibling. * PPX2 (Strawberry Nugget x Pink Panama): Marked clearly with its blue flag, this autoflower is showing steady early leaf development and settling into its deck routine.

bkickstand Week 5 Update * Strain Focus: NL1 (Northern Lights) and PPX2 (Strawberry Nuggets x Pink Panama) * Stage: Early Vegetative Growth * Environment: Outdoor Deck Garden, Colorado Plant Status & Observations * PPX2 (Strawberry Nugget X Pink Panama): Demonstrating steady, compact early root and structural development out in the 5-gallon fabric bags on the deck. Leaves are maintaining a vibrant green tone with clear node stacking as the second month kicks off. * NL1 (Northen Lights): Showing aggressive early vigor with expanding fan leaves and symmetrical branching starting to push outward from the center. Garden Notes * Timeline Check: Exactly five weeks into the lifecycle following direct-sowing into the fabric containers on July 1. * Deck Conditions: Enjoying steady outdoor exposure, natural airflow across the Eastern Plains, and consistent monitoring via the deck security setup.

bkickstand Week Six Garden Journal: NL1 & PPX2 As we hit Week Six, both plants are showing distinct growth patterns and individual characteristics. They are currently established in their respective fabric grow bags, continuing to develop their vegetative structures. Plant Updates NL1 * Growth & Vigor: NL1 is displaying strong, healthy fan leaves with a vibrant green color radiating outward from a tight central cluster. * Structure: The canopy is filling out nicely with multiple well-defined nodes developing close to the soil line. * Training: Early Low Stress Training (LST) is being utilized to manipulate the crop's canopy and open up the inner structure. * Environment: Settled comfortably in its fabric container alongside support markers, showing steady and resilient progression this week. PPX2 * Growth & Vigor: PPX2 (Strawberry Nuggets x Pink Panama autoflower) is maintaining a more compact stature, currently featuring delicate, tightly clustered foliage. * Structure: Training ties and supportive elements are in place to help guide its early structural development as it builds foundational strength. * Training: Early LST techniques are being introduced to gently shape the young seedling's branching pattern. * Environment: Growing side-by-side in matching media, responding well to current care routines despite its smaller footprint compared to NL1.

bkickstand Week 7 Grow Diary: New Autoflower Batch (NL1 & PPX2) We are officially sitting at Week 7 since planting this new batch of autoflowers on July 1st. The outdoor setup is moving along nicely, though these two phenotypes are showing completely different growth rates and developmental pacing as they settle into their respective phases. Strain Updates & Observations * NL1 (Northern Lights Phenotype): * NL1 is really hitting her stride and taking off nicely in her fabric bag. * She is officially transitioning into early flower, showing clear signs of preflowers with those telltale little white pistils forming at the nodes. * Overall structure looks healthy, compact, and ready to stretch into the blooming cycle. * PPX2 (Strawberry Nugget x Pink Panama): * PPX2 continues to be remarkably slow and steady compared to NL1. * She is staying very low-profile and compact, taking her sweet time putting on new vegetation, but the foliage she does have remains green and vibrant. Maintenance & Next Steps * Training: Continuing light monitoring and adjustments as NL1 focuses her energy upward into preflower development. * Environment: Keeping a close eye on the local weather as the afternoon storms roll through, making sure the setup drains well and gets plenty of that strong sun when it's out.

bkickstand Grow Journal: Week 8 Update (New Autoflower Batch) We are officially sitting at Week 8 for the second batch of autoflowers, which were planted on July 1. The overall group is pushing along nicely, navigating the late-summer outdoor conditions and setting a solid pace, but we definitely have a notable outlier and some distinct milestones this round. Strain Status & Observations * Flowering Milestone: NL1 is currently in flowering, shifting gears right on schedule as it builds out its structure and packs on early bud development. * The Runt of the Group: PPX2 (Strawberry Nugget x Pink Panama) is officially lagging way behind the rest of the crew. While its siblings are cruising forward, PPX2 has decided to take its sweet time, staying notably small, compact, and trailing significantly in overall development. It's safe to say PPX2 is officially our runt for this cycle, but we'll keep giving it the right care and see how it finishes out regardless of size. Next Steps * Keep monitoring moisture levels and climate shifts as we head further into late August. * Let the runt do its thing without forcing the pace—every grow needs an underdog!