When it comes to popular cannabis strains, it is hard to compete with Northern Lights. This famous strain set the standard for kind buds when it first hit the weed scene in the late 1980's. Northern Lights was one of the first successful hybrids of a sativa and an indica marijuana plant. It is also one of the only marijuana strains to win the Cannabis Cup a record 3 times in a row. Another reason for its widespread popularity is how easy it is to grow. Northern Lights will grow anywhere with very little resources. This strain's high quality and easy cultivation make it one of the best marijuana strains ever created.

Northern Lights is a dark colored plant that produces tightly condensed buds. The flowers and leaves will be colored dark and pale green with sprinkles of red and orange colors throughout. The plants of this strain will be shorter in size ranging anywhere from 3 to 5 feet. This weed was bred to be very potent and each of the small condensed buds pack a serious punch. Few marijuana strains have received as much fame and recognition as Northern Lights, and it is mostly because of this high potency. This comes from precision breeding and the heavy resin content of the plant. The popularity of this strain also comes from the quick and easy process of cultivating it.

Northern Lights has one of the shortest grow cycles of all the different types of weed. You can complete a full grow cycle for this strain in just under 6 weeks. This can even be sped up with the proper indoor or hydro conditions. This is light years faster than most other strains that average at around 10 to 12 weeks. The best time to harvest this plant for outdoor growing is in late October. Whether you choose to grow indoors or outdoors this plant will excel with the proper care. These small plants will produce a very large yield for the amount of space they take up, and they require very minimal water and light to thrive and be healthy. These things add up to a pleasant, hassle free growing process that is perfect for the beginner botanist.

When smoking a Northern Lights strain you will get an intense high with the positive effects of a sativa and an indica marijuana plant. The taste is a combination of sweet and spicy with a very pungent aroma. The smell and taste of this weed is strong but it's not overpowering. Northern Lights has a very high THC content and you will find that it takes very little to get high. The high is very intense for the brain and the senses, while producing a relaxing high for the body. This potent strain is often prescribed for medical purposes for the treatment of chronic pain or depression. These highly positive effects make Northern Lights one of the most popular strains of marijuana in the world.