Northern Lights
Premium indica cannabis variety
Last updated: June 20, 2026Northern Lights is one of the most famous and sought after “Indica” strains of all time. Considered a descendant of Afghani and Thai landrace strains, the exact origin of Northern Lights remains a bit of a mystery. It may have originated in Washington in the 1970s, prior to reaching the Netherlands, where breeder Neville Schoenmaker pioneered several Northern Lights phenotypes in the ’80s for The Seed Bank, an early iteration of Sensi Seeds.Since 1985, when Sensi Seeds first commercialized this strain, Northern Lights has been a landmark Indica strain in cannabis culture. Northern Lights #5 — arguably the most popular Northern Lights phenotype — won the Cannabis Cup in 1989, 1990, and 1992. Sensi Seeds currently offers feminized, non feminized, and autoflowering Northern Lights seeds.
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Medical & Consumer Disclaimer
The information regarding the Northern Lights strain is compiled from customer reports and reviews. Individual reactions to cannabis vary based on body chemistry, tolerance, dosage, and consumption methods. As a indica strain, Indicas typically yield physical, relaxing highs. This profile is for informational purposes and is not intended to substitute for professional medical guidance or advice.
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