Northern Lights

also known as: NL
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THC
19-24%
CBD
0.1%
CBG
~1%

Northern Lights is one of the most decorated indicas of all time, an Afghani-Thai cross that set the standard for resinous, fast-flowering indoor cannabis. Its dreamy, cozy body high has been putting people to sleep since the 1980s.

AI-generated · no lab data

We could not find published lab results for this cultivar. The figures here were generated by AI from published cannabis references — a reasonable picture of what this strain is typically like, not a measurement of any particular batch. The methodology explains how, and what that does and does not tell you. Strain- and batch-level numbers for what you actually buy come with the product: dispensaries list them on the menu and the certificate of analysis is on the package. See where this strain is stocked near you.

Effects

Relaxed
Very prominent
Sleepy
Very prominent
Happy
Prominent
Euphoric
Prominent
Hungry
Moderate
Creative
Occasional

What's baked in

Myrcene earthy, musky, herbal — promotes body relaxation estimated
Caryophyllene spicy, peppery, woody — anti-inflammatory estimated
Limonene citrus, lemon, bright — mood elevation estimated
Pinene fresh pine, sharp — alertness and focus estimated

Flavors

SweetEarthyPineSpicy

Aroma

EarthyMuskySweetResinous

Commonly Associated With

Watch Out For

Dry mouthDry eyesGrogginess

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Genetics

Parent AAfghani
Parent BThai
OriginPacific Northwest, USA

Growing Info

Difficulty
Easy
Flowering
7-8 weeks
Yield
High
Height
Short (2-3 ft)
Outdoor Harvest
Early October

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