Chemotype genetics-true
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, 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
This strainNorthern Lights #10
Breeder releases (1)
About Northern Lights #10
Northern Lights #10 Seeds is a mostly indica feminized photoperiod strain from Homegrown Cannabis Co., representing Homegrown's own selection of the legendary Northern Lights #10 phenotype — one of the most decorated indicas in cannabis history, derived from Afghani landrace genetics.
Genotype: Mostly Indica
THC: 18%
CBD: 0.1%
Type: Feminized, Photoperiod, Indica
Flowering: 45–60 days
Height: Short–Medium
Yield (indoor): 450–550 gr/m²
Difficulty: Easy
Lineage: Afghani Landrace (NL#10 selection) Terpenes & Taste
Myrcene, Caryophyllene, and Pinene produce NL's classic earthy-pine profile with a mild woody sweetness and subtle hash undertone. One of the most stable and predictable terpene profiles in the indica category. Effect Profile
Deep full-body relaxation with gentle euphoria. At 18% THC, accessible and predictable. Fast onset, heavy physical ease, sedation at higher doses. Multiple Cannabis Cup wins established Northern Lights as a benchmark for indica quality. Evening use. Cultivation Notes
Feminized photoperiod — notably fast 45–60 day flowering for an indica. Short-to-medium height. Indoor yield: 450–550 gr/m². Resilient and forgiving. Difficulty: Easy
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Northern Lights #10?
Northern Lights #10 comes from Northern Lights.
Is Northern Lights #10 indica or sativa?
Northern Lights #10 is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Northern Lights #10 have?
Across breeder releases, Northern Lights #10 tests around 18.0% THC.
How long does Northern Lights #10 take to flower?
Northern Lights #10 flowers in about 52 days.
Is Northern Lights #10 available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Northern Lights #10 is offered as: feminized.