Northern Lights X by Genehtik Seeds

Northern Lights X seeds: Genehtik’s most productive Northern Lights

Northern Lights X is a feminised seed (it only gives female plants, the ones that form the buds) from Genehtik Seeds, a seed bank from Bilbao. Its genetics are Northern Lights, and it is 90 % indica (the cannabis family with short plants and a relaxing effect) and 10 % sativa. According to the bank, this indica was sold in Dutch coffeeshops from the late 90s and reached Spain in 2000. Genehtik presents it as a modern version of the famous original Northern Lights from the 80s, more productive and extremely strong. At oaseeds we like it because it keeps the character of the good old Northern Lights and adds yield, which is what indoor growers ask for most.

Flavour, aroma and effect of Northern Lights X

Genehtik describes its aroma and flavour as ochre and earthy, that is, a smell reminiscent of soil, warm and dry like the colour ochre. It is a sober, very old-school profile, far from the sweet, fruity strains in fashion today.

The effect, according to the bank, is very strong and very indica: an intense relaxation, more physical than mental, that “won’t let you think”. Its THC (the main psychoactive compound in cannabis) ranges from 14 to 18 %, and its CBD (a non-psychoactive compound) from 0.20 to 0.50 %. Genehtik also publishes an analysis of a sample carried out by Canna Research Laboratories. If you have little experience, start with a small amount: this is a strain for winding down at the end of the day.

How to grow Northern Lights X indoors and outdoors

It is a medium-height, very productive plant, suited to any indoor growing system. Genehtik especially recommends it for SOG or sea of green (many small plants packed together and switched to flowering early to fill the space). Indoors, flowering (the stage when the plant forms its buds) takes 60 to 65 days and yields reach 550–600 g/m². The size of the buds will surprise you: huge, dense and full of resin.

Outdoors it gives 1300 to 1800 g per plant and is harvested in October in the northern hemisphere, early in the month according to the bank, and in April in the southern hemisphere. That size and density of the flowers has a downside that Genehtik itself warns about: they encourage mould. If you grow outdoors in a humid area, give it good airflow, thin out the leaves inside the plant and keep an eye on the fattest buds in the last weeks.

Northern Lights X characteristics

Frequently asked questions about Northern Lights X

Is Northern Lights X indica or sativa?

It is 90 % indica and 10 % sativa, according to Genehtik Seeds. That is why it has medium height, dense buds and a very relaxing effect, more physical than mental.

How long does Northern Lights X take to flower?

Indoors it flowers in 60 to 65 days. Outdoors it is harvested in early October in the northern hemisphere and in April in the southern hemisphere.

How much does Northern Lights X yield?

Genehtik considers it its most productive feminised strain: 550–600 g/m² indoors and 1300 to 1800 g per plant outdoors. It performs very well in SOG grows with many small plants.

How much THC does Northern Lights X have?

Its THC ranges from 14 to 18 % and its CBD from 0.20 to 0.50 %, according to the bank. Even so, Genehtik describes its effect as very strong and relaxing.