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Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest Strain

Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest is a pure indica strain (Northen Light x Bigbud × Northern Light). ~18.0% THC; 45-day flowering.

Median THC
18.0%
Flowering
45 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating
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Chemotype genetics-true

THC
18.0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the lab-verifiable signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). Cannabinoid type is set largely by a single gene (the THC:CBD ratio); about 96% of commercial flower is Type I, THC-dominant. Terpene profiles are sourced from Certificates of Analysis (COA) and roll out as Areto’s lab-verified data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 100%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
ParentNorthen Light x BigbudParentNorthern LightParentBig Bud
This strainNorthern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
World of Seeds Bank18.0%45dfeminized—

About Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest

Northern Light is a strain that has won so many indica cups and prizes that they even asked for her to be retired from competition to give other high quality indica strains a chance. Furthermore, to give us a better idea of her quality, the genetics of many subsequent champions were based on Northern. By crossing her with Big Bud (one of the best-selling strains during the 80s and 90s owing to her high yields), we produced an exceptional genotype that is ideal for indoor growing owing to her small stature, great yields and resin coated buds. Highly medicinal, her balanced cannabinoid levels make her an effective tranquiliser. Her elevated CBD levels will leave you in a mildly sedated state, ideal for therapeutic use. GENOTYPE: 100% INDICA THC: 18% MATURATION(INTERIOR): EARLY HARVEST - 45 DAYS MATURATION(EXTERIOR): MID-SEPTEMBER FLAVOR: SWEET PRODUCTION: 500-600 G/M2 INDOOR | 1200 G/PL OUTDOOR ODOR: HIGH EFFECT: NARCOTIC RESISTANCE TO MOLD: HIGH PEST RESISTANCE: HIGH SEX: FEMINIZED BHO: PERFORMANCE 22% IRRIGATION TOLERANCE: HIGH MEDICINAL VALUE: VERY HIGH CUPS: 1ER PREMIO DE LAS AUTOS EN CANARIAS (COPA NATURA VERDE 2013) BHO COPA URUGUAY 3ER PREMIO 2015

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest?
Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest comes from Northen Light x Bigbud × Northern Light.
Is Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest indica or sativa?
Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest is classified as pure indica.
How much THC does Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest have?
Across breeder releases, Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest tests around 18.0% THC.
How long does Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest take to flower?
Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest flowers in about 45 days.
Is Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Northern Light x Big Bud Early Harvest is offered as: feminized.