Animal Mints ā Week 11 (Week 6 Flower)
āLegends of the Frozen Northā
12/12 from seed ā no traditional veg phase.
A direct transition from seedling into flowering rhythm.
This run was never about controlling the plant.
It was about creating the conditions⦠and letting the plant decide the rest.
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š± How did we get here ā 12/12 from seed
From day one, these plants were placed under a 12/12 cycle.
No extended vegetative phase, no shaping beforehand.
What you see now is the result of:
* Early root establishment
* Immediate flowering signal
* Structural decisions made by the plant itself
This creates a different type of growth:
Less stretch chaos, more compact intention.
Not bigger plants ā
but often denser, faster-finishing expressions.
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šæ The Room ā Controlled, but not forced
At first glance, some parameters might look āunusualā for this stage.
But everything is dialed based on leaf feedback (EPD) ā
not charts, not assumptions.
* Temps: 26°C day / 18°C night
* RH: ~60%
* Solution & substrate: ~21°C
* PPFD: plant-grown into the light (~600ā700 range)
We donāt chase numbers.
We read the plant ā and adjust only when she asks.
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āļø Trichomes ā The āFrozen Northā is real
This is where she speaks loudest.
Trichome production is not just present ā
itās accelerating daily.
* Sugar leaves fully coated
* Bud surfaces stacking resin layer by layer
* That early frost has turned into visible density
This isnāt just aesthetics.
This is the plant investing heavily in protection and reproduction.
And sheās not done yet.
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šø Pistils & Flower Development
White hairs still active, still pushing.
That tells us one thing clearly:
ā”ļø Sheās still building, not finishing
Calyx swelling is underway, but not peaked.
Structure is set ā now itās about mass + resin + final expression.
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āļø Weight, Structure & āThe Leanā
Branches are starting to give in to gravity.
Not collapse ā commitment.
This is the moment where:
* Density becomes visible
* Structure gets tested
* Support decisions begin
No stress signals ā just natural load from proper development.
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š§ Nutrition ā Simple, consistent, intentional
Current feeding:
* Terra Bloom
* Pure Zym
* Sugar Royal
* Power Buds
* Green Sensation
* CalMag Pro
pH ~6.5 | EC ~2.0
Nothing excessive, nothing reactive.
The idea is simple:
ā”ļø Feed enough to sustain expression, not to force it.
Stable input = stable output.
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š” Under Canopy Lighting ā Why it matters
This is where things get interesting.
Under-canopy lighting is helping:
* Lower bud sites stay active
* Improved light penetration in dense zones
* More uniform development across the plant
Instead of larf, weāre seeing usable structure deeper into the canopy.
Itās not about pushing more ā
itās about unlocking whatās already there.
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š§ Observations
This phenotype⦠has personality.
* Slightly dramatic structure
* Heavy resin production
* Compact but expressive
Not the tallest.
Not the loudest in height.
But easily one of the most present plants in the room.
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š® What to expect next week
* Continued trichome stacking
* Calyx swelling becoming more pronounced
* First signs of pistil transition (some darkening)
* Increased weight ā more need for support
Weāre entering that phase where daily changes become visible.
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š Final Words
To everyone following this journey:
* The OGs whoāve been here from the start
* The new eyes discovering the process
* The skeptics, the questioners ā always welcome
* The silent supporters
* The platform for hosting this space
* The sponsors and partners
* The genetics behind this expression
And of course⦠the plants themselves.
This room is alive.
And weāre just here to witness it.
From grower to growers š¤š±
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youāre curious about the tech Iām using, check out these links:
š Lighting & Environmental Control
⢠Future of Grow ā Advanced LED lighting technology
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⢠Lumiflora ā Under-canopy LED lighting
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⢠TrollMaster ā Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration)
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Genetics
⢠Zamnesia Seeds ā Genetics used in this project
https://www.zamnesia.com/
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š± Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support
⢠Plagron ā Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products
https://plagron.com/en/
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š Storage, Curing & Preservation
⢠Grove Bags ā Curing and storage solutions
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šø Photography Equipment & Tools
(Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit)
⢠Sony A6700
⢠Sony full-frame macro lens + few more
⢠Stacking photography workflow - learning
⢠iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots)
Weāve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonāt want to miss the next steps, letās push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letās celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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šø P.S. ā The Eye Behind the Lens
All photos in this diary (for now ā except for the ones showing the camera, which I took with an iPhone) are taken with a Sony A6700 paired with a Sony full-frame macro lens and a few more.
Photography is part of the story ā itās how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words canāt always capture.
Iāve also started experimenting with photo stacking ā a technique where multiple images, each taken at a slightly different focus point, are layered together to create one perfectly sharp image from front to back.
Itās not digital enhancement or AI; itās pure photography ā a way to reveal the plantās beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal.
Youāll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots ā camera, lens, setup ā because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art.
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