How to Choose the Right Northern Lights Version?
So you’re staring at a dispensary menu or scrolling through some sketchy-looking seed bank site, and there it is — Northern Lights. But wait. There’s Northern Lights #5, Northern Lights Auto, Northern Lights x Haze, and some weird hybrid with a name like “Northern Berry Dream Punch.” What the hell happened to just... Northern Lights?
Alright. First off—yes, the original Northern Lights is a legendary indica. Old-school. Couch-lock royalty. But over the years, breeders have chopped it up, crossed it, feminized it, autoflowered it, and basically Frankensteined it into a dozen different versions. So how do you pick the right one? Depends what you want. And how patient you are. And whether you’re growing it or just trying to get high without melting into your floorboards.
If you’re just smoking—like, you’re not growing anything, you just want to chill—go for whatever version your local shop says is “classic” or “pure.” Ask the budtender. If they say “this one’s like the original,” and they don’t look like they’re lying through their teeth, try it. The OG Northern Lights is heavy. Sedating. It’s not for running errands or writing your thesis. It’s for turning into a blanket.
Now, if you’re growing—different beast. Autoflower versions (like Northern Lights Auto) are great if you’re impatient or new to the game. They flower fast, don’t care about light cycles, and usually stay short. Downside? Less yield. Sometimes weaker potency. But less fuss. It’s like the microwave dinner of weed growing. Gets the job done.
On the other hand, photoperiod versions (like Northern Lights #5) take longer, need more attention, but reward you with bigger buds and stronger effects. If you’ve got the time and space—go photoperiod. It’s worth it. Just don’t screw up the light schedule or you’ll end up with a confused, leafy mess that smells like regret.
Hybrids? That’s a gamble. Northern Lights x Haze, for example, adds a sativa twist—more heady, less sleepy. Could be amazing. Could be a jittery nightmare. Depends on the breeder. Honestly, unless you know what you’re doing or you’re chasing a very specific vibe, hybrids are a roll of the dice. Sometimes a good one. Sometimes snake eyes.
One more thing—don’t trust every seed labeled “Northern Lights.” Some of these companies slap the name on anything remotely indica and call it a day. Look for breeders with a reputation. Sensi Seeds, Nirvana, maybe ILGM if you’re in the States. If the site looks like it was built in 2003 and has a dancing weed leaf gif—run.
So yeah. Choosing the right Northern Lights version? It’s part research, part gut feeling, part “screw it, let’s see what happens.” If you want the classic, go for the purest indica you can find. If you’re growing and want easy mode, grab an auto. If you’re feeling adventurous, try a hybrid—but don’t blame me if it turns your brain into a pinball machine.
Weed’s weird like that. Sometimes it loves you. Sometimes it eats your afternoon and leaves you staring at a spoon for 45 minutes. Choose wisely.