Northern Light Special by DutchFem

Northern Light Special strain photo
Type mostly indicaFlower ±49 daysCross Northern Lights Nr5

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Northern Light Special lands on the indica-leaning side of the spectrum, DutchFem's take on the Northern Lights Nr5 line. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 49 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Northern Light Special grows against.

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BreederDutchFem
Typemostly indica
Flowering time±49 days
EnvironmentOutdoors, Greenhouse
LineageNorthern Lights Nr5
DescendantsKC 48 Auto, DutchFem - Northern Light Autoflowering

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Ancestry Pedigree

Northern Lights Nr5
The Seed Bank
USA Mostly Indica
Original Strains

Growing Northern Light Special: 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 Light Special FAQ

How long does Northern Light Special take to flower?

Northern Light Special typically flowers in around 49 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Northern Light Special an indica or a sativa?

Northern Light Special is listed as mostly indica.

What are the parents of Northern Light Special?

Northern Light Special was bred from Northern Lights Nr5 by DutchFem.

What environment does Northern Light Special 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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