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Northern Lights

aka NL

IndicaTHC 18%CBG 1%
4.4(3,800 ratings)
Northern Lights
Nl
Indica
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Terpenes
Myrcene
Caryophyllene
Limonene
calmingenergizing

Northern Lights effects are mostly calming.

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Northern Lights, also known as "NL," is an indica marijuana strain made by crossing Afghani with Thai. Northern Lights produces euphoric effects that settle in firmly throughout the body, relaxing muscles and easing the mind. Consumers say this strain has a pungently sweet and spicy flavor profile that is smooth on the exhale. Medical marijuana patients choose Northern Lights to help relieve symptoms associated with depression, stress, pain and insomnia. Growers say this strain features purple and crystal-coated buds and grows best indoors with a flowering time of 45-50 days.

Northern Lights stands among the most famous strains of all time, a pure indica cherished for its resinous buds, fast flowering, and resilience during growth. This strain has given rise to famous hybrids like Shiva Skunk and Super Silver Haze. Rumor has it that Northern Lights first sprouted near Seattle, Washington, but was propagated out of Holland after 1985 at what is now Sensi Seeds.

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Northern Lights strain effects

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Positive Effects

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Sleepy

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Negative Effects

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Dry mouth

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Dizzy

Northern Lights strain flavors

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Pine

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Woody

Northern Lights strain helps with

  • Stress
    39% of people say it helps with Stress
  • Anxiety
    34% of people say it helps with Anxiety
  • Pain
    31% of people say it helps with Pain

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Strain spotlight


Northern Lights strain genetics

First strain parent
Afg
Afghani
parent
Second strain parent
Tha
Thai
parent
Northern Lights
Nl
Northern Lights
First strain child
Slv
Silver Haze
child
Second strain child
Fpu
Fruit Punch
child

Northern Lights grow information

Type
indica
sativa
hybrid
Difficulty
easy
moderate
difficult
Height
short
average
tall
Yield
low
medium
high
Flowering (weeks)
7 - 9
10 - 12
> 12
  • High calyx-to-leaf ratio makes for easy trimming
  • Grows best as a multi-branch plant
  • Does well with moderate to heavy nutrients
  • Yields typically fall between 400-500g/m²

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