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Northern Lights
Northern Lights gives you a hassle-free grow and generous harvests, with a relaxing effect that's perfect for the end of the day. Enjoy dense, resinous buds with a sweet, earthy flavor that eases you into euphoria and total calm.
Northern Lights is one of the most iconic and highly regarded cannabis strains in the world. This legendary strain traces its roots to old Afghan and Thai landraces and blends the best of both in a clearly indica-dominant genetic profile.
It was perfected in the Netherlands by Neville Schoenmakers in the '80s and has since won countless awards, becoming a cornerstone for many other famous hybrids. It played a key role in the development of legendary strains such as Jack Herer, Super Silver Haze, NL5 x Haze and the Diesel family, among many others.
It's known for being easy to grow and for producing sturdy, compact plants. It grows fast and consistently delivers top-quality flowers. Outdoors, Northern Lights stays under about 6.5 ft, which keeps it discreet and easy to manage. Its shape resembles a Christmas tree, with short internodes, thick branches and large green leaves.
Northern Lights buds are dense and compact and often take on purple hues under the right conditions. They're covered in a thick layer of sticky resin that gives them an almost crystalline look. That resin makes classic Afghan-style hash, a treat for anyone who loves quality extracts.
Flavor and effects
The aroma of Northern Lights is a delicious mix of fresh pine, earth and sweetness, a truly unique bouquet. When you smoke it, the sweet, earthy flavor with spicy undertones spreads across the palate and lingers. The smooth smoke leaves very sweet, honey-like notes in your mouth, with herbal and earthy touches and a hint of spice.
With THC between 15% and 20% and CBD below 1%, Northern Lights brings a light initial euphoria, but its effect is so relaxing that a few tokes are enough to glue you to the couch for hours. It's perfect nighttime weed, ideal for ending the day on a heavy, laid-back note.
The effect is often described as a mix of euphoria and good mood, followed by deep relaxation and a calm, mellow state of mind. It's ideal for a cheerful, low-key evening. Its heavy, drowsy finish also makes it a favorite for winding down before bed.
Northern Lights terpenes
The terpenes in Northern Lights are a real gift from nature. The main ones are myrcene, with its earthy aroma and relaxed character; caryophyllene, which brings spicy, peppery notes; and limonene, which adds a bright, citrusy touch. Alpha-pinene and beta-pinene are also present, bringing a piney freshness often linked to a clearer high.
These terpenes boost the flavor and aroma of the buds and round out the relaxing effect of Northern Lights. Caryophyllene, for example, adds warm, spicy notes, while limonene brings a bright citrus lift and a cheerful mood. This mix of terpenes makes Northern Lights a versatile, powerful choice for pro and hobby growers alike.
Yield and flowering time
Northern Lights shines both indoors and outdoors, with generous, consistent yields. Indoors it can produce 1.5 to 1.8 oz per square foot, making great use of space thanks to its compact structure. Under 300-350 W of LED lighting, anyone can pull a bumper harvest without any hassle.
Outdoors, Northern Lights shows its full potential, with yields of 21 to 28 oz per plant. It does best in sunny, warm climates, and its modest height, which rarely goes past 6.5 ft, makes it ideal if you want a discreet backyard grow.
Its flowering time is remarkably short. Indoors it's ready to harvest in a record 45 to 50 days after you switch from the vegetative to the flowering light schedule. That lets the most dedicated growers pull up to 8 harvests a year from a tent dedicated solely to continuously flowering clones.
Outdoors, Northern Lights is a speed champ too. Depending on where you live, flowering starts between late July and early August, and harvest comes in mid-September. This fast flowering and early harvest make it a great choice if you want to bring your crop in before the fall weather sets in.
How to grow Northern Lights
Northern Lights is one of the easiest strains to grow, ideal for beginners and experienced growers alike. Its toughness and adaptability make it an accessible pick for anyone after a quality harvest without complications.
This plant thrives in sunny, warm climates, with daytime temperatures between 68 °F and 81 °F and slightly cooler nights, between 59 °F and 72 °F. Keep relative humidity around 55-60% during the vegetative stage, lower it to about 40% during flowering and drop it to 30% as harvest approaches.
Northern Lights shows excellent resistance to pests and diseases, which cuts down on constant intervention and makes for a more relaxed grow. That natural toughness is especially handy if you're looking for a hassle-free growing experience.
What we like most
- High yields both indoors and outdoors
- Easy to grow and adaptable
- Exceptional aroma and flavor
- Powerful relaxing and euphoric effects
- Fast, discreet flowering
What we like least
- Requires careful humidity control
- Can be too strong for inexperienced smokers
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When does Northern Lights start flowering outdoors?
Depending on where you live, Northern Lights starts flowering between late July and early August. It's a fast-flowering strain you can harvest in mid-September.
When is outdoor Northern Lights harvested?
It's a super-fast-flowering strain that's harvested in mid-September.
How do you grow feminized Northern Lights?
It's a very easy, discreet and productive plant. We recommend organic fertilizers to get the best flavor and potency. Keep humidity in check and give it a warm, sunny spot to maximize yields.
What are the effects of Northern Lights?
The effects of Northern Lights are very relaxing and bring on a state of deep calm with a drowsy finish. Just a few tokes are enough to feel a euphoric, happy buzz, along with pleasant body relaxation.
Is Northern Lights sativa or indica?
Northern Lights is mostly indica. Indicas like this one are known for relaxing, body-focused effects, ideal for lazy evenings and full-body relaxation. Sativas, on the other hand, tend to give a more stimulating, cerebral effect suited to daytime and creative work. Northern Lights offers a deeply relaxing experience, perfect for the end of the day.
What does Northern Lights smell and taste like?
Northern Lights has a sweet, earthy aroma with spicy undertones. When smoked, you'll pick out sweet, honey-like notes, herbal and earthy touches and a hint of spice, a one-of-a-kind sensory experience.