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Northern Lights

Sensi Seeds · est. 1985 · Afghani x Thai

The forgiving Afghani classic that taught the world what indica means.

Type
Indica
THC
16–21% THC
CBD
0.1–0.3%
Flower
45–50 days
Indoor
500g/m²
Outdoor
600g/plant
Difficulty
Beginner
Climate
Versatile
Sativa 5%Indica 95%
฿700
~$19 · pack of 5 feminized seeds
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Our notes on Northern Lights

Northern Lights is the strain that quietly built the modern indica hybrid library. A pure indica derived from Afghani genetics with a touch of Thai sativa, it produces compact, resin-coated plants that finish fast and forgive almost every beginner mistake. Buds are dense and tight, with a sweet pine and earthy aroma that has become the reference point for old-school indica. Effects are deeply physical — body relaxation, slowed thoughts, a comfortable slide toward sleep. It's not flashy on potency by 2026 standards, but the smoothness and reliability are why it remains in nearly every serious breeder's cupboard. Indoors it stays short and bushy. Outdoors in Thailand it can struggle with humidity-related mould due to dense bud structure, so airflow management is essential during late flower.

Awards

  • High Times Cannabis Cup 1989 - 1st Indica
  • High Times Cannabis Cup 1990 - 1st Indica
Terpene profile

Dominated by Myrcene

What are terpenes? →
Myrcene85
Earthy, herbal · sedating
Limonene30
Citrus · uplifting
Caryophyllene45
Pepper · anti-inflammatory
Pinene55
Pine · alertness
Linalool25
Lavender · calming
Humulene30
Hops, woody · appetite suppressant
Terpinolene10
Floral, fruity · uplifting
Ocimene5
Sweet, herbal · decongestant

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