THC
15.9–18.9%
Middle half of 3 lab tests · median 18.36%
CBD
0.1%
Middle half of 3 lab tests · median 0.09%
Genetics Split
Northern Lights #5 is an indica-dominant hybrid, offering relaxed, euphoric, and focused effects with a fruity flavor.
Lab-Tested Profile
Measured in 3 flower lab tests of samples sold as Northern Lights #5 by Analytical360, 2015. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.
Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.
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Relative terpene levels from lab and source data
THC in this profile
18.9% THC
Growing Information
Flowering Time
7–9 weeks
Difficulty
easy
Height (Indoor)
80-100cm
Height (Outdoor)
150-200cm
Yield (Indoor)
450-550 g/m²
Yield (Outdoor)
550-650 g/plant
About Northern Lights #5
An indica-dominant hybrid, this strain features 90% indica and 10% sativa genetics, tracing its lineage to Afghani and Thai. It is celebrated for its easy cultivation, with a flowering period ranging from 7-9 weeks. Indoor plants are typically 80-100cm tall, yielding 450-550 g/m², while outdoor plants can reach 150-200cm and produce 550-650 g/plant. Consumers often report a combination of relaxed, euphoric, happy, focused, and uplifted feelings. The fruity flavor is complemented by a terpene profile including Caryophyllene, Myrcene, and Pinene. With THC content between 17-19%, this version, offered by British Columbia Seeds, is frequently considered for pain, stress, and insomnia.
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Bred from Northern Lights #5
35 crosses in our database list Northern Lights #5 as a parent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Lights #5
Is Northern Lights #5 an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Northern Lights #5 is classified as a hybrid cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of Afghani × Thai.
What cannabinoid content is reported for Northern Lights #5?
Northern Lights #5: 18.4% THC and 0.1% 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 #5?
Our data sources report these effects for Northern Lights #5: euphoric, focused, happy, relaxed. Individual experiences vary.
What does Northern Lights #5 taste and smell like?
Our data sources list flavors of fruity and terpenes such as Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Pinene for Northern Lights #5.
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Shared reported terpene or flavor notes; effects may differ
