NL5 / NL5 by Bean Brains
NL5 / NL5 is an indica-leaning cannabis strain from Bean Brains, bred by crossing Northern Lights Nr5 × Northern Lights Nr5. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 56 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real NL5 / NL5 grows against.
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| Breeder | Bean Brains |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| Environment | Indoors |
| Lineage | Northern Lights Nr5 × Northern Lights Nr5 |
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Growing NL5 / NL5: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Northern Lights Nr5 or Northern Lights Nr5 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.
NL5 / NL5 FAQ
How long does NL5 / NL5 take to flower?
NL5 / NL5 typically flowers in around 56 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is NL5 / NL5 an indica or a sativa?
NL5 / NL5 is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of NL5 / NL5?
NL5 / NL5 was bred from Northern Lights Nr5 × Northern Lights Nr5 by Bean Brains.
What environment does NL5 / NL5 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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