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19 February, 2021
Alla scoperta della Northern Lights
22 February, 2021There are many cannabis strains that stand the test of time and become old school classics, Northern Lights is no doubt one of those strains. Possibly one of the most famous strains of cannabis, Northern Lights is an Indica strain, that is said to be pungently sweet, with a hint of spice.
Northern lights is a must have strain for any cannabis enthusiast. It is great to smoke, and very enjoyable to grow. A quick flowering time, that offers juicy resinous buds, that are thick and heavy.
Let’s take a look at some of the finer details behind Northern Lights, so we can understand why it has become one of the best cannabis strains of all time!
What’s Northern Lights Cannabis
Northern Lights is a cannabis strain that is 100% Indica, that originated from crossing two other cannabis strains together (Afghani and Thai). It was first seen in the USA, in Seattle Washington, but was made into the strain we know it as today in 1985, by a seed bank in Holland.
After some testing, and phenotype hunting, the first Northern Lights strain was brought to the market. This came in a few different varieties (Phenotypes); NL1, NL2, NL3, NL4, and NL5.
Eventually, through many grow cycles, it was found that Northern Lights #2, and Northern Lights #5, were the best phenotypes of the strain.
So these two phenotypes were crossed together to bring us the ultimate Northern Lights cannabis seeds!
Todays versions of Northern Lights, will be a cross of NL #2, and NL #5. They have been bred to be very resilient plants, that grow fast, bring a big yield, and also have a very respectable THC Level.
It is the perfect strain of cannabis for new growers, and can really be pushed to its limits by experienced growers!
Northern Lights THC Level
Typically, the THC level of Northern Lights autoflower will be around 22%. It is also an Indica strain, which will bring you a heavy body stone, that is great for relaxing, relieving stress, or taking part in some creative hobbies.
The terpene profile of Northern lights is also very desirable to many cannabis enthusiasts. It is sweet, but has a hint of spice, and will bring with it a very pleasant smoking or vaping experience.
The great taste also helps a lot when making cannabis infused edibles from Northern Lights. When properly cured and decarboxylated, this strain can make tasty gummies, or be added to any desert.
But of course, with the high THC content, it is best to take it slowly when using Northern Lights as Edibles.
Flowering Time For Northern Lights
For any cannabis strain to reach its full potential, it needs to live out its flowering cycle until the plant is ripe and ready for harvest.
Some strains of cannabis can take over 100 days before they are fully flowered and ready for harvest.
Because Northern Lights is an Indica cannabis plant, it has a very short flowering time, and it will reach its full potential much sooner than most strains of cannabis.
The flowering process on Northern Lights is only 63 days! With just 4-5 weeks vegetative growth, and around 9 weeks flowering time, you can achieve 120 grams per plant, and can reach up to 600g per square meter!
Effect of Northern Lights
When Northern Lights has grown to its full potential, and the cannabinoids are all mature, and the buds are ripe, it is one of the best cannabis strains you can use for recreation or medicine.
With its strong Indica genetics, you will experience a heavy body stone, that is known as couch lock.
This helps many people relax, reduces stress and anxiety, and can help you sleep. It is even said to increase appetite, reduce inflammation, and is a great cannabis strain for pain relief.
It is not only great for medicine though, many recreational cannabis users love to use Northern Lights too. It is tasty, pungent, and has a good high, that will bring you couch lock, and a feeling of euphoria.
This can easily combine together to bring you those classic “giggles”, and feeling of a good clean stone.
F.A.Q
What is Cannabis Indica?
There are a few different types of cannabis plants, Indica, Sativa, Ruderalis, and Hemp are the most well known. They all come from the cannabis plant family, but all differ slightly.
An indica cannabis plant, usually originates in India. They will grow broad leaves, and grow bushy rather than tall.
Also, Indica cannabis strain will have a short flowering cycle, ranging from 8 to 12 weeks.
If you would like to know more about different types of cannabis then check out our guide here:
Sativa and Indica, What’s the Difference?
What is Northern Lights Cannabis Indica?
Indica, is one of the different varieties of cannabis plants. But, there are also many different varieties of Indica cannabis plants too!
Strain like White Widow, Gorilla Glue and Girl Scout Cookies are all cannabis Indica, but all offer different taste and effects.
Northern Lights have also been crossed with many Sativa cannabis strains to bring “Hybrids”. These strains can offer the taste and high from both Sativa and Indica.
There is a lot for you to choose from! But don’t rush into it. If you haven’t grown Northern Lights Cannabis yet, then you can get quality cannabis seeds easily online from Seedstockers for as little as 3 Euros!
Where to Buy Northern Lights Cannabis Seeds
For the best Northern Lights genetics, that have the cross of the original NL #2 and NL #5, you should head to Seedstockers.com.
These seeds have been grown and tested many times, by growers in all sorts of medium and grow setups, and they always produce a consistent Northern Lights cannabis plant, with very little difference between the plants grown from seed.
Stable genetics can make the difference between an OK grow, and producing a crop that exceeds all expectations.
Start off with good genetics, and the rest of the grow will be much smoother. So make sure you get the best seeds, and buy from Seedstockers!
