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Northern Lights #5

Northern Lights #5 is an indica-dominant strain with Hawaiian lineage. Typical aromas include earthy, sweet and zesty notes. The effects are generally described as relaxing, sedating and balancing.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • earthy
  • sweet
  • zesty
  • woody
  • peppery
  • pine-like

Effects

  • relaxing
  • sedating
  • balancing
  • calming

Terpenes

  • Caryophyllene
  • Myrcene
  • Pinene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC up to 26 %
CBD up to 1 %

These values are intended for classification. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Northern Lights #5 is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below.

Editorial profile

Northern Lights #5 in detail

Origin & classification

Northern Lights #5 is an indica-dominant strain from Hawaiian × Northern Lights #5. Green Bodhi is named as the breeder of this strain. With up to 26 % THC, Northern Lights #5 is clearly in the very strong range. CBD plays more of a supporting role at up to 1 %.

Aroma & flavour

Northern Lights #5 is characterized above all by earthy, sweet, zesty and woody aromas. Caryophyllene, Myrcene and Pinene fit this impression well and give the profile additional depth. The combination of sweeter and classic spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.

Terpene profile

Northern Lights #5 is generally described as relaxing, sedating, balancing and calming in its effects. Overall, the strain therefore leans more towards a calmer, more physical direction.

Effect tendency

Northern Lights #5 therefore comes across as more classic and direct than sweet and playful. The resin production often mentioned is also clearly one of the characteristics that define this strain.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Northern Lights #5 is more suited to people who place greater emphasis on calm, depth and physicality in a strain. Those who enjoy classic, direct strain profiles that are not overly polished may find this direction more appealing than purely trend-driven strains.

Further classification

The effects are dominated by the calmer side, with relaxing, sedating, balancing and calming qualities. At its foundation is a cross between Hawaiian x Northern Lights #5. The aroma profile remains distinctly old-school: earthy, sweet, zesty, woody and peppery. The THC profile of Northern Lights #5 reaches up to 26 % and is therefore clearly potent. CBD remains a minor element of the Northern Lights #5 profile at up to 1 %. The aroma of Northern Lights #5 is not merely an addition, but a central part of the strain’s identity. In Northern Lights #5, Caryophyllene adds a spicy, slightly peppery edge to the overall profile. When comparing it with other strains, this effect profile is often more informative for Northern Lights #5 than a single THC value. The genetic indications suggest a more classic, heavy and robust side to Northern Lights #5. With Northern Lights #5, the THC value itself becomes a defining part of the strain description.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Northern Lights #5

What type of strain is Northern Lights #5?

We list Northern Lights #5 as an indica-dominant strain with Hawaiian parent lineage.

What genetics are behind Northern Lights #5?

The parent lineage of Northern Lights #5 is Hawaiian.

What does Northern Lights #5 smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Northern Lights #5 is characterized above all by earthy, sweet, zesty, woody, peppery and pine-like notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Northern Lights #5?

Northern Lights #5 features Caryophyllene, Myrcene and Pinene. They complement the described aroma profile.

What is the effect tendency of Northern Lights #5?

We describe Northern Lights #5 primarily as relaxing, sedating, balancing and calming. Effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Northern Lights #5?

Northern Lights #5 is listed with a THC range of up to 26 %. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.