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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Northern Strain

Northern is an indica dominant strain (Purest Indica × Hawaiian). 53-day flowering.

Median THC
Flowering
53 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating
8.0 / 10

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
This strainNorthern
Descendants (3)
ChildAuto NorthernChildUnknown RuderalisChildHybrid Map of Northern

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
CBD Seeds53dfeminized8.0/10

About Northern

Northern was the result of crossing one selected Indica landrace with a Thailand Sativa in Seattle for over 25 years. The result is this magnificent, award-winning strain, who always surprises those that taste it for the first time. In terms of phenotype, we can assure you that it produces a central bud, not many branched, with a few but very large leaves. This makes it very quick to pluck. The optimum planting density is between 20 and 25 plants per square meter, because of that central only bud. Northern has been used by many breeders to create new hybrids, since it is one of the commercial strain available today. CBD Seeds wanted to keep it pure to make it available to those who appreciate the taste of the old school. Flowering indoor: 7-8 weeks Outdoor harvest: Mid September Production: High Genotype: Afghani-Thai stabilised hybrid Phenotype: Indica dominant Effect: Balanced Smell: Floral, sweet Taste: Smooth, vanilla and spices

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Northern?
Northern comes from Purest Indica × Hawaiian.
Is Northern indica or sativa?
Northern is classified as indica dominant.
How long does Northern take to flower?
Northern flowers in about 53 days.
Is Northern available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Northern is offered as: feminized.