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Indica · Wenatchee, WA
Northern Lights #5
Sensi Seeds NL#5 phenotype — the most-shipped Northern Lights pheno.
IndicaTHC 16–21%CBD <1%Northern Lights phenotype #5 (Afghani-leaning selection from the original NL group)
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Genetics
Family tree
Northern Lights #5's parents, descendants, and sister strains in the catalog.
Sister strains (share a parent)
Northern Lights #5 is the specific Sensi Seeds phenotype that most modern Northern Lights shelf product traces back to. Indica-dominant, body-heavy, classic sweet-pine aroma. Won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 1989 and again in 1990. Customers familiar with Northern Lights as a category will recognize the NL#5 phenotype as the slightly heavier, more resinous expression.
Aromatic chemistry
Terpene profile
Myrcene
earthy, sedating
Caryophyllene
peppery warmth
Limonene
sweet citrus undertone
Customers often describe
SleepyRelaxedHappyHungry
Aroma + flavor
Sweet pineEarthLight spice
Best for
- ✓ Late-night use
- ✓ Pre-sleep wind-down
- ✓ Heritage-indica fans
Be cautious if
- ! You need to function
- ! You want a head-up sativa
Frequently asked about Northern Lights #5
What makes Northern Lights #5 different from regular Northern Lights?
NL#5 is the specific Sensi Seeds phenotype the breeder selected as the most consistent expression. Most modern 'Northern Lights' shelf product is actually NL#5 lineage, even when labeled just 'Northern Lights.'
Is Northern Lights #5 a parent of other famous strains?
Yes — Neville's Haze and Shiva Skunk both have NL#5 in the cross. Super Silver Haze also descends from this line. NL#5 is one of the most-used parent strains in modern breeding.
Is Northern Lights #5 indica, sativa, or hybrid?
Northern Lights #5 is an indica — body-leaning, with a heavier physical quality that customers reach for in the evening. The lineage is Northern Lights phenotype #5 (Afghani-leaning selection from the original NL group).
What does Northern Lights #5 taste like?
Northern Lights #5 hits sweet pine up front, earth through the middle, and light spice on the exhale. The smell out of the jar reads the same way — distinctive once you've had it once or twice.
How strong is Northern Lights #5?
Northern Lights #5 tests in the 16–21% THC range — a moderate, mainstream potency band. Most customers find it predictable without being overwhelming.
What time of day is Northern Lights #5 best for?
Northern Lights #5 reads as an evening strain — body-heavy enough that customers commonly reach for it after dinner or at the end of the day, not before they need to be productive.
Live inventory
In stock today
6 Northern Lights #5-related products available at Green Life Cannabis right now.
Melted
2pk - 1g - Northern Lights x Jack Herer - Melted - DOH Concentrate - Cartridge - I/S
DOH Cartridge
$40.00$50.00
~ Parent: Northern LightsHustler's Ambition
1g - Northern Lights - Hustler's Ambition - Concentrate - Wax - I
Concentrate
$8.40$12.00
~ Parent: Northern LightsTahoma
1g - Northern Lights - Tahoma - DOH Concentrate - Cartridge - (I)
DOH Cartridge
$16.00$20.00
~ Parent: Northern LightsMelted
1g - Northern Lights - Melted - DOH Cartridge - 510 - I
DOH Cartridge
$22.40$28.00
~ Parent: Northern Lights
Crystal Clear
1g - Northern Lights - Crystal Clear - DOH Cartridge - I
DOH Cartridge
$24.00$30.00
~ Parent: Northern LightsPanda Pen
1g - Northern Lights - Panda Pen - DOH Cartridge - 510 - I
DOH Cartridge
$24.00$30.00
~ Parent: Northern LightsOther indica strains worth a look
Hash Plant
Northern Lights × Afghani — Sensi Seeds heavy resin indica.
Northern Lights × Afghani
Big Bud
Afghani × Northern Lights × Skunk — heritage yield-monster indica.
Afghani × Northern Lights × Skunk
Northern Skunk
Northern Lights × Skunk #1 — heritage indica-skunk cross.
Northern Lights × Skunk #1
Black Domina
Sensi Seeds four-way Afghani cross — heavy pure indica.
Northern Lights × Ortega × Hash Plant × Afghani SA
Hindu Kush
Pure landrace indica from the mountains its name comes from.
Hindu Kush landrace (Afghanistan/Pakistan)
Afghani
Landrace indica that founded modern indica genetics.
Afghani landrace
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