Northern by CBD Seeds
A indica-leaning cross of Northern Lights Nr5, Northern — released by CBD Seeds — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 53 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Northern grows against.
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| Breeder | CBD Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±53 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Northern Lights Nr5 |
| Descendants | Auto Northern |
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Growing Northern: 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 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.
Northern FAQ
How long does Northern take to flower?
Northern typically flowers in around 53 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Northern an indica or a sativa?
Northern is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Northern?
Northern was bred from Northern Lights Nr5 by CBD Seeds.
What environment does Northern 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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