Northern Lights — weedipedia

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Strain details

Potency, type, breeder, origin, lineage, and traits.

Potency: THC 16–21% / CBD 0.1–0.3%
Type: Indica
Breeder: Nevil Schoenmakers · Netherlands · Seed bank
Lineage: Afghani × Thai
Description: 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.

Effects

Reported positives, medical uses, negatives, terpenes, and flavors.

Relaxed Happy Sleepy Euphoric

Stress Pain Insomnia Anxiety

Dry Mouth Dry Eyes

Terpenes

Myrcene 60.0% Dominant Beta-Caryophyllene 30.0% 0 Alpha-Pinene 20.0% 0

Flavors

Earthy Pine Sweet Woody

Cultivation

Flowering time, yield, difficulty, and awards.

Awards

1st Place High Times Cannabis Cup

1989