Northern Lights Autoflower Seeds

Traditional Northern Lights is a mix of Afghani and Thai landrace strains. The resulting plant is 90% Indica and exhibits the qualities of that species – a short, bushy stature and wide leaves. It also matures faster than its Sativa cousins. With the addition of Ruderalis genes, though, Northern Lights Auto grows even faster, but remains a stealthy size. It is a suitable first grow for novices, and even marijuana masters appreciate its qualities.

What is so special about Ruderalis? Cannabis ruderalis is a subspecies that originated from Central Asia and Russia. Because of the shorter daylight hours there, it became less dependent on the amount of light it receives from the sun. The plant automatically flowers when it comes of age, not in the autumn as other species do. By crossbreeding Ruderalis with normal marijuana strains, you get an autoflowering hybrid. This means that you do not have to trigger the plant’s flowering phase by changing the lighting settings. An auto will produce flowers on its own.

We recommend growing Northern Lights Autoflower indoors. From seedling to budding stage, you can keep your grow lights on for 18 hours a day constantly. Some cultivators even choose to give the plant 24 hours of light to encourage faster, thicker vegetation. Its height will be around 27 to 47 inches (70 to 120 cm), depending on how much light it gets. The maximum yield is 7 ounces per 3 square feet (200 grams per square meter) – a bit small compared to its photoperiod version, but more than other autoflowering strains.

Nevertheless, you can have multiple plants at different growth stages within the same space. The lighting stays the same for all of them. Your production cycle can be non-stop and you can harvest all throughout the year if you wish.

If you live in an area with a sunny climate, you can grow Northern Lights outdoors and get two or three harvests a year. Due to its hardy Ruderalis lineage, it will not have any problems in cooler weather, either. As a matter of fact, colder temperatures will bring out beautiful purple and blue streaks from anthocyanin pigments.

Outside, the plant grows taller than it would indoors – 4 to 5.5 feet (120 to 170 cm). Nonetheless, that is still not a bad height for clandestine growing. The greatest advantage of planting Northern Lights Auto in the open air is the higher yield. Under the right conditions, each plant will produce 9 to 14 ounces (250 to 400 grams) of usable bud.

These Northern Lights Autoflower seeds are also feminized, which means you will only have female plants. You will not have to worry about separating any males. As this 2017 report explains, male plants are pretty much useless if your goal is smokable buds. They carry pollen that can damage your crop. Eliminating the male sex chromosomes also permits a higher THC content. In the case of Northern Lights, it is a hefty 18%.

That impressive level of THC is due to its profusion of resinous trichomes. These are the sticky, shiny crystals that cover the olive-green buds and make them look snowy. As the flowers develop, you will also observe some tiny orange hairs, or pistils as they are more accurately called. These features contribute to the plant’s overall gorgeous appearance.

The Northern Lights Autoflower strain produces the same effects as the regular type. As its name suggests, it will enchant you with the dream-like euphoria it generates. Not the weed for energized focus, you will instead feel lazy and relaxed. You can’t help but smile due to the steady flow of positive thoughts and emotions. Some people report a slight psychedelic effect that gives their surroundings a hazy glow. Best consumed at the end of the day, it will bring you to a state of peaceful bliss.

Because it can uplift the mood, it is commonly used by medical marijuana patients to cope with depression. Its mind-clearing properties have significant benefits for those suffering from stress and anxiety, too. This total relaxation often induces a night of deep, rejuvenating sleep. Insomniacs say that it helps them feel well-rested the next day, without any hangover-like symptoms.

In addition, the THC in Northern Lights can melt away all sorts of pain. A study conducted at the University of New Mexico found that cannabis with higher levels of THC is an effective analgesic that does not have the unwanted side effects of prescription drugs. As a result, many use it to relieve migraines, PMS cramps, sports injuries, and chronic nerve pain.

This strain is much-loved because it does not cause paranoia and increased anxiety, unlike some Sativa-heavy strains. All the same, if you are sensitive to THC, you could try microdosing with a marijuana vaporizer. This will prevent you from having an uncomfortable psychoactive experience. But for most people, the only downsides are dry eyes and cotton mouth. Simply drinking enough water and using moisturizing eye drops will ease these discomforts.