The legendary Northern Lights is one of the most well-loved cultivars of all time. Impressing since the 1980s, no best Indica or nighttime varieties list is complete without it. It is also among the very few with multiple High Times Cannabis Cup wins under their belt. Indeed, it is as spectacular as the natural dancing light display it was named after.

Afghani, one of the handful of cultivars that shares the same level of popularity as Northern Lights, is one of its parents. Its earthy, pine-like scent and intensely relaxing effect are from this Afghanistan-born landrace. On the other hand, the bud’s uplifting, stress-busting high was gifted by Thai Sativa. Its touch of sweetness is also from this indigenous cannabis from Southeast Asia.

Because both predecessors hold a good load of THC, Northern Lights is also quite the cerebral hitter. Instead of blowing the mind with intense psychoactive high, however, its up to 18% THC content produces a dreamy ecstasy. Along with the bliss, alleviation from chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and insomnia are also to be experienced.

Thanks to the pure landrace genetics of Northern Lights, it is also a delightful plant to cultivate. It is robust and has desirable yet straightforward growth attributes, which even inexperienced growers can take advantage of. Plus, because Homegrown Cannabis Co offers its regular seeds, the cultivar can also be used for breeding. In the past, it has been used to create other must-try hybrids like Shiva Skunk and Super Silver Haze. Who knows, perhaps the next top-shelf variant is from your garden.

Growing Northern Lights Regular Seeds

Rearing Northern Lights is a fruitful endeavor that does not require back-breaking efforts. The plant boasts of Indica sturdiness and landrace resilience - a combination that growers of all skill level are sure to find beneficial. It more than compensates for the extra work that entails growing regular seeds for consumption, which includes determining the gender and the removal of males.

As with all cultivars, no matter how low-maintenance, NL still needs upkeeping. The Christmas tree-shaped cannabis has plenty of branches and thick foliage. Due to such structure, it is recommended to prune away the inessential fan leaves and lower limbs for ample airflow and light permeation. Proper feeding is, of course, also required as it fuels vigorous growth, fruiting, as well as recovery from injury and stress.

On a different note, Northern Lights prosper in both soil or hydroponics medium. However, growing it using the prior, especially in super soil, enhances its fragrance and flavors. As for boosting its yield potential, implementing a Sea of Green (SOG) grow indoors does the trick. Also suit the area with a temperature between 21 to 29°C, steady supply of moving air, and optimal humidity. During the fruiting cycle, that should be around 40 to 50% RH level, lowering it to 30 to 40% in the last two weeks. A suitable cultivation technique furnished with a sound, well-regulated environment shares 400 to 500 grams per square meter after 7 to 9 weeks of flowering.

With an Indica and landrace blend of genetics, Northern Lights is also robust enough for the great outdoors. That said, it still needs a warm, dry, and sunshiny home for maximum cropping, which can reach up to 600 grams of sticky buds per plant. In the northern hemisphere, the colas are ready for collection by mid-October.

Fragrance and Flavor

Northern Lights has an exciting mix of spicy earthiness and sweet pine-like fragrance. If dried and cured correctly, its combusted buds produce thick vapor with a similar but slightly earthier flavor profile. The taste resembles that of honeyed pine and spicy sandalwood.

Effects

Giving a head to toe calm is the forte of the legendary nighttime cultivar, Northern Lights. It uplifts the mind and puts it in a dreamy, serene state. At the same time, it tranquilizes the body, encasing it in comfortable laziness that defines what true rest is.

Then, after a few more minutes, stronger mental stimulation follows. As if the gates of creativity have been opened, a deluge of ideas will come rushing in, making it beneficial to artistic souls waiting to get inspired. The bud is an unfailing relaxant, though, so working on any concept will likely have to wait until the next day. In the meantime, enjoy the high while stranded on the couch and anticipate a deep, long sleep after.

To ensure that no discomfort unsettles the peaceful moment, only consume NL in low to moderate dosages. Its up to 21% THC content, although modest in today’s standards, can cause a mind-blowing mental activity that can overwhelm users with low THC tolerance. It can cause dizziness, heightened anxiety, or even paranoia, apart from the usual cottonmouth and dry eyes.

Northern Lights Regular  Seeds

Providing incredible nighttime pleasure since the 80s, Northern Lights is still one of the best Indica in the market up to this very day. When cultivated for consumption, around 50% of its Homegrown Cannabis Co regular seeds develop into fruitful mothers that can yield 500 grams indoors and 600 grams outdoors. They can also be used to breed new variants that may possess the sought-after effects and growth patterns of its legendary parent.