NL#5 Auto by Lineage Genetics
Bred by Lineage Genetics from Northern Lights Nr5 × Ruderalis, NL#5 Auto is an autoflowering cannabis variety. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 70 days from sprout. Reported THC is 19% with CBD at 0.5%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real NL#5 Auto grows against.
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| Breeder | Lineage Genetics |
|---|---|
| Type | 20% Sativa, 80% Indica |
| Flowering time | ±70 days |
| THC | 19% |
| CBD | 0.5% |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Northern Lights Nr5 × Ruderalis |
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Growing NL#5 Auto: what to expect
Because NL#5 Auto is an autoflower it runs on age, not photoperiod: keep it under 18–20 hours of light from sprout to harvest, start in its final pot, and go easy on training after week 3 — autos never pause to recover. Growers familiar with Northern Lights Nr5 or Ruderalis will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
NL#5 Auto FAQ
How long does NL#5 Auto take to flower?
NL#5 Auto typically flowers in around 70 days from sprout (autoflower — no light-schedule flip needed). Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is NL#5 Auto an indica or a sativa?
NL#5 Auto is listed as 20% Sativa, 80% Indica (autoflowering).
What are the parents of NL#5 Auto?
NL#5 Auto was bred from Northern Lights Nr5 × Ruderalis by Lineage Genetics.
How strong is NL#5 Auto?
Reported THC for NL#5 Auto is 19% and CBD 0.5%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does NL#5 Auto like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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