Northern Lights Strains

Northern Lights cannabis seeds are of an immensely popular and famous strain. The beautiful Indica-dominant strain of cannabis consists of 95% Indica and 5% Sativa. So, it produces muscular relaxation with little stimulation. 

Origin: 

It is believed to have first sprouted in Seattle, Washington.  It was made famous as it was propagated in Holland from 1985 onward.  This legendary Indica has ancestry in native Afghan landrace and Thai landrace strains.   

Appearance: 

The Northern Lights plant wears deep purple and green leaves with frosty, hairy resins, buds and trichrome. The plant produces brilliant green and deep purple hues. It is possibly the most in-demand Indica. 

Aroma: 

Northern lights have a deep spice-like and saccharin, skunky-citrus fragrance.  There is a hint of pine and earthiness. 

Flavour: 

The taste is spicy, bitter, and citrusy. Strongly addictive to consumers.     

Effects: 

The effects of Northern Lights are fast and robust. Just two hits are enough to be floored by instant euphoria and a comfortable lazy numbness throughout the body due to its high THC levels which are 16%-21% along with 0.1% of CBD. 

This is great for those whose appetite is lost through illness or depression.  It may also be useful for those looking to gain or lose weight as it will make the chosen diet more palatable. It gives Deep relaxation, increases focus, improves creativity, ideal for pain relief and good for happiness 

Resistance: 

Northern Lights is disease resistant, mould resistant, resilient plant. Its buds are full of powerful resins that form crystal-like coatings. THC content is a mid-high range, comparable in effects to the best Kush. 

Growth:         

Growing Northern Lights pot is easy using some traditional gardening knowledge. This makes it a favourite plant to produce.  It will grow up to a small to medium height and can be grown as an indoor plant or an outdoor plant. 

Northern Lights will take 6 to 8 weeks to flower, a relatively fast progression.  Yields 125g/m2 in a greenhouse. Yield may approach 18 Oz per square meter indoors.  Outdoor yield maybe 22 Oz per plant. Best Harvest time is mid of October. This 1 to 2 meters average heightened plant is Auto flowering. 

Medicinal benefits: 

Northern Lights, like other strong Indica’, is good for pain and insomnia. This can relax the muscles in conditions like fibromyalgia or just general muscle tension from stress.  It can relieve low back pain, pain from arthritis. 

Northern Lights is great for lifting mood without causing too much stimulation and so may be useful in anxiety and depression. It may, therefore, be especially helpful for the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders.  

Cancer patients fighting nausea and lack of appetite will appreciate Northern Lights’ anti-nausea and appetite-stimulating effects.  This effect may also be useful in anorexia. 

Side effects:     

Excessive or intolerant use of northern light cannabis may cause Dizziness, headache, cotton-mouth and dry eyes. 

Going forward: 

Like all other strains of cannabis, it is important to remember that the consumption of northern light is the sole responsibility of the user and discretion should always be taken. 

Find out more about the origins of Northern Lights in our blog post here