Northern Lights #5 Strain — Genetics, THC, Flowering Time

Median THC

19%

Flowering

50–63 days

Breeder releases

Avg rating

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Chemotype genetics-true

THC

19%

CBD

Chemotype

Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

Pinene Terpinolene Myrcene Caryophyllene Limonene Humulene Linalool Ocimene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the 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). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s 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

ParentAfghani ParentApollo 13 Sativa ParentBlack Durban ParentBlue Moonshine ParentBOGBubble

This strainNorthern Lights #5

Descendants (178)

Child89 NL5 BX Child89 NL5 × Helmand Afghani Child89 NL5 ChildAbsolute Herer ChildAfghani Lights ChildBaldy ChildBandaide Haze ChildBi-polar Jackie ChildBig Blue ChildBig Daddy ChildBlack Lights CBD Auto ChildBlack Lights

Effects

Euphoric Relaxed Creative Uplifted Happy Tingly

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

Honey Pine Earthy Sage Citrus Sweet

Breeder releases (6)

Breeder	THC	Flowering	Seeds	Rating
Authentic Genetics	—	63d	regular	—
B.C. Grown	—	55d	regular	—
Blackbird Preservations	—	60d	regular	—
Bodhi Seeds	—	60d	regular	—
British Columbia Seed Company	—	50d	regular	—
The Seed Bank	—	—	Clone only	—

About Northern Lights #5

I received Northern Lights #5 seeds directly from Seattle Greg, who is the same gentleman that sent the Northern Lights seed collection to Nevil and The Holland Seed Bank in 1984. These seeds are an IBL reproduction from Greg's old 1980's NL#5 seeds

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Northern Lights #5?

Northern Lights #5 comes from Afghani × Apollo 13 Sativa.

Is Northern Lights #5 indica or sativa?

Northern Lights #5 is classified as indica dominant.

How much THC does Northern Lights #5 have?

Across breeder releases, Northern Lights #5 tests around 19% THC.

How long does Northern Lights #5 take to flower?

Northern Lights #5 flowers in about 50–63 days.

Is Northern Lights #5 available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?

Northern Lights #5 is offered as: Clone only, regular.