Basic Info
Northern Lights is a legendary 95% indica-dominant strain, originally created from Afghani landrace genetics and a landrace Thai sativa, well-known for its calming effects and long background. It has a soft, relaxing, calm high, which makes it a popular choice for medical and recreational users. Due to its powerful genetics, quick flowering time, and easy growth, Northern Lights remains a popular strain that has stood the test of time.
Common Uses
Northern Lights is a legendary Indica-dominant strain, celebrated for its deeply relaxing, sedative, and euphoric effects. With 16-25% THC, it is commonly used to treat insomnia, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and to stimulate appetite. It is best suited for evening or nighttime use due to its heavy, "couch-lock" body high. It is renowned for easing muscle spasms and relaxing the body.
Flavor and Affect
On the inhale, you’ll likely taste robust earth and pine. The exhale often brings out sweet, woody, and spicy undertones, sometimes with a zesty citrus taste. The scent is pungent and mildly skunky, often compared to walking through a damp pine forest. You might also detect notes of musk, honey, or a light floral sweetness when the buds are broken apart. Northern Lights is famous for a "couch-lock" high that is powerful yet manageable for many users. It typically induces profound full-body relaxation and a "heavy blanket" sensation that melts away muscle tension. It is highly sedative, making it a premier choice for evening use or as a sleep aid. Mentally, the experience often begins with a soft wave of euphoria and happiness, from its Thai genetics. It is known for quieting mental "noise" and stress without being overly racy or intense. The most commonly reported side effects are dry mouth and dry eyes. High doses can sometimes lead to dizziness or mild paranoia in sensitive individuals.
Growing these genetics:
- Our 18/6 light cycle keeps it in veg indefinitely.
- Outdoor, our genetics show significant amber Trichomes in about 8-9 weeks, end of September in Northern Michigan.
- Indoor, our genetics show significant amber Trichomes 7-8 weeks after the light switch.
- Northern Lights loves warm, sunny outdoor climates and full spectrum, humid indoor conditions.
- Northern Lights is a short, high-yielding plant, with dense
We regularly update these descriptions with genetic phenotype information and consistent unique details learned by both our experience and the experience of our fellow growers. Feel free to let us know your positive and negative experiences with this strain.
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