A stout, disease and mold-resistant plant with dark green, broad leaves, it seems apparent that Northern Lights Strain is Afghani in origin.  There are several varieties of Northern Lights that worked their way into breeding stock for Sensi Seeds.  Northern Lights #1 is rare these days and was the taller and frostier selection with a fresh scent; Northern Lights #2 is more stout, piney-smelling, and very mite-resistant; Northern Lights #5 is the most popular, potent, and vigorous one; and Northern Lights #9 is a super-rare cut once held by Nevil Schoenmaker that was used to breed and then disappeared.

With its longstanding history and popularity, Northern Lights Strain is in high-demand in most legal cannabis markets. Since it can be hard to come by at the dispensary, many home growers enjoy cultivating Northern Lights. Selecting the right marijuana seeds is important when cultivating Northern Lights and growers who want consistent results should look for feminized Northern Lights seeds to ensure a reliable harvest.

Thought to be of Afghani lineage, from the “Basic #5? line

See above — originated with the Super Sativa Seed Club, the earliest of the major seed banks.  It’s since worked its way into hundreds of hybrids, making it one of the foundations of modern cannabis genetics.