Northern Lights
About Northern Lights
History & Genetics
Northern Lights, formerly known as CI #5 F1, is an award-winning indica dominant strain. This strain is well received by growers, medical patients, and recreational consumers and may be one of the most popular indica strains of all time. The strain is readily available in dispensaries throughout the West Coast and Colorado.
This strain's exact lineage and history are obscured in mystery but it is generally believed to be a mix of two landrace building block strains — Thai and Afghani. We do know that the strain was perfected in Holland and has only begun to make its way to America in more recent years.
Appearance, Aroma & Flavor
THC Content
Northern Lights grows in dense, cone-shaped nugs that smell of sweet pine and citrus, with a hint of skunk. Nugs of Northern Lights are typically medium to dark green, and covered with lots of trichomes.
Effects
Known by many as a "two-hit and quit" strain, Northern Lights slams the body into a wonderfully numbing, lazy mode. The desire to sit on the couch and listen to the call of munchies may be overwhelming to novice users even in lower doses.
Accompanying this body high is a nice sense of well-being and happiness. Some experienced users are reportedly instilled with increased creativity and focus as well. The average negative culprits persist — dry mouth and eyes, dizziness, paranoia and anxiety in higher doses.
Like most of its indica-based ancestors and descendants, Northern Lights is highly recommended for evening use and insomnia. It is one of the purest indica strains around (95% indica, 5%. sativa) which make it a highly sedative strain. It is also often chosen to relieve the effects of stress and anxiety. Many choose it for the heavy body high to weaken their chains of chronic pain as well. And the strong appetite inducing effects are used to help those suffering from such eating disorders as anorexia.
Growing
The strain flowers for six to eight weeks and yields up to 125 grams per square meter. In the average greenhouse setup Northern Lights produces roughly 100 grams per plant. This strain is a definite choice for those that prefer quality and ease over quantity. Ever since its emergence on the medical scene there have been many imitations however and plenty of growers have crossed it with something but kept the same name.
Reviews
Old School
Growing up in High School in the 90s, this strain was an instant classic. It’s been 30 years since I’ve seen this anywhere being sold or passed around and smoked. Just can’t find it anywhere. No dispensary in my area has this ever on the shelves either. If you see Northern Lights, get it! It’s well worth it. Especially if you’re an insomniac or your muscles ache from a hard days work. Do it with friends and enjoy laughing together. Ah, the good old days! Maybe it’s time I just grow it from seed so I can relive the best sensations from this strain once again. I very much miss you Northern Lights. Til we meet again!
Keith
Favorite Strain for Anxiety and chronic Insomnia, strong euphoria almost instantly kick your body buzz leaving you in a strong couch lock felling sleepy in a cloud
DRP
In 70%+ concentrate form. Effects within 1-5 normal inhale/exhales with light hold in will yield effects of warming Indica throughout the body leaving ease of chronic pains and aches. A buzzy but well crafted head Hiii soon sets in after leaving relaxing the least of worries if any are present at all.
Andrew Capasso
Just started smoking again. It’s been many years. Have been looking for the “perfect strain” for a while. Researching everything so much my wife thought I was wasting time. But I find this strain by searching “best strain for couchlock”. There’s a reason this is at the top of the list. I’m relaxed but focused. I’m incredibly happy. And my body feels great. Some laughter. Just fucking great man. My search for the perfect strain is over.
Canna-Reviews
You bet touch the classics! And Northern Lights is it! Total nostalgia strain pure indica at its finest. If you an indica snob like my self then Northern Lights has been in your rotation for a long time. Nice even clear high not to cerebral but enough to let you know your in the "lights". Excellent soft body buzz not to lock down-ish like Granddaddy purp which is also my favorite strain. This is a happy lucky strain effect very giggle like effects also nice pain relief and will slowly get you ready for a nap or to a good night sleep.If you see this strain in your dispensaries grab it grab as much as you can and enjoy!