Northern Light x Critical Strain — Genetics, THC, Flowering Time

Median THC

18.0%

Flowering

57 days

Breeder releases

Avg rating

9.0 / 10

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 70%Sativa 30%

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

ParentNorthern LightParentCritical Lineage / GenealogyParentCritical

This strainNorthern Light x Critical

Breeder releases (1)

Breeder	THC	Flowering	Seeds	Rating
Speed Seeds	18.0%	57d	feminized	9.0/10

About Northern Light x Critical

A medium-sized plant that branches out generously and excellent yields. Great medicinal potential and with a wide range of tastes and nuances from the spicy aroma of Northern Lights to the fruity top notes of the Critical. Strain: Northern Light x Critical Genetics: Indica Effect: Very medicinal Harvest: 55-60 days Production: 500-550gr m2 indoor/ 800 a 900 gr/plant outdoor Taste: Spicy and fruity THC: 18%

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Northern Light x Critical?

Northern Light x Critical comes from Northern Light × Critical Lineage / Genealogy.

Is Northern Light x Critical indica or sativa?

Northern Light x Critical is classified as indica dominant.

How much THC does Northern Light x Critical have?

Across breeder releases, Northern Light x Critical tests around 18.0% THC.

How long does Northern Light x Critical take to flower?

Northern Light x Critical flowers in about 57 days.

Is Northern Light x Critical available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?

Northern Light x Critical is offered as: feminized.