THC
11.3–17.9%
Middle half of 99 lab tests · median 14.06%
CBD
0.2%
Middle half of 77 lab tests · median 0.17%
Genetics Split
Northern Lights is an easy-to-grow, 90% indica hybrid from Garden of Green Seeds that delivers relaxing, sleepy effects and sweet, earthy flavors.
Lab-Tested Profile
Measured in 99 flower lab tests of samples sold as Northern Lights by Analytical360, SC Labs, 2011–2017. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.
Terpenes by weight · total 2.2% median
Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.
Terpene Profile
Relative levels from lab and source data.
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Relative terpene levels from lab and source data
THC in this profile
17.9% THC
Growing Information
Flowering Time
7–8 weeks
Difficulty
easy
Height (Indoor)
70-100cm
Yield (Indoor)
500 g/m²
About Northern Lights
An easy-to-grow option for indoor cultivators, this 90% indica-dominant hybrid reaches a compact height of 70 to 100 cm. Garden of Green Seeds offers this version, which crosses Northern Lights with their Green-O-Matic auto-flowering strain. It delivers a solid indoor yield of 500 g/m² after a quick flowering period of seven to eight weeks. With a chemical profile featuring 21% THC and 1% CBD, the cultivar is rich in terpenes like caryophyllene oxide, linalool, caryophyllene, and humulene. This combination yields a sweet, earthy, woody flavor accented by pine. Consumers report feeling relaxed, uplifted, euphoric, and sleepy, making it a common choice for addressing stress, pain, and insomnia. The manageable stature and straightforward growth requirements make it particularly appealing to novice growers who want reliable results in limited spaces without sacrificing quality.
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Bred from Northern Lights
96 crosses in our database list Northern Lights as a parent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Lights
Is Northern Lights an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Northern Lights is classified as a indica cannabis strain.
What cannabinoid content is reported for Northern Lights?
Northern Lights: 14.1% THC and 0.2% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.
What are the common effects of Northern Lights?
Our data sources report these effects for Northern Lights: euphoric, relaxed, sleepy, uplifted. Individual experiences vary.
What does Northern Lights taste and smell like?
Our data sources list flavors of earthy, pine, sweet and terpenes such as Bisabolol, Camphene, Caryophyllene for Northern Lights.
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