NORTHERN LIGHTS #5 × HAZE

A few years back a straw poll was taken of staff at Sensi Seeds in Amsterdam: Which was the most potent variety of cannabis that Sensi had ever developed? The response was nearly unanimous: Northern Lights #5 × Haze. The legendary Haze and Skunk #1 are both well represented in this small strain guide, but Northern Lights (NL) has wrought an enormous legacy in modern cannabis.

Northern Lights originated in the United States. There are supposedly 11 different phenotypes. NL #1 is a broad-leafleted cannabis plant nearly perfect for indoor cultivation, as it’s tough with huge, wide leaves and amazing resin production. Even when cultivated by a beginner, it can produce a good harvest of high-quality cannabis. Of all the phenotypes however, Northern Lights #5 is the most admired for its potency. NL#5 has the distinct cocoa/blueberry musk aroma that is unique to the NL family. When NL#5 and Haze were crossed, the vigor between their two gene pools was extraordinary. The product: NL#5 × Haze has developed a fearsome reputation as being “too much” for most cannabis smokers. Still, it is respected for its peculiar form of potency.