Atomic Northern Lights
Atomic Northern Lights
Also known as: Atomic NL, Atomic Northern Lights
Overview
Atomic Northern Lights is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain developed by Canadian breeder Dr. Atomic Seeds, representing a modern enhancement of the legendary Northern Lights lineage. It's an inbred descendant of the original Northern Lights, created through crossing Afghan indica with Thai Haze, with Dr. Atomic bringing seeds back to Canada and hybridizing them with distant relatives of the same variety that had never made the overseas voyage. The strain maintains an indica-dominant profile of approximately 65% indica and 35% sativa genetics, though some sources cite it as roughly 70% indica and 30% sativa.
Visually, the buds display a moss green hue with distinctive foxtail shape, generously adorned with golden pistils and a delicate layer of trichomes. The strain is notable for its fast flowering characteristics, with approximately 8 weeks flowering time, producing short stocky plants. As a Cannabis Cup winner, Atomic Northern Lights has earned recognition for maintaining the classic qualities of its Northern Lights heritage while offering improved yield and vigor. Dr. Atomic Seeds is considered one of the closest versions of the original Northern Lights developed in the 80s, making this strain particularly valued for its authentic genetics and reliable performance.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia
- Often used for stress management
- Users report benefits for anxiety
- May help with headaches and migraines
- Often used for depression symptoms
- Users report relief from ADHD symptoms
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
The Atomic Northern Lights strain grows best in a warm environment as a short, stocky plant with an indoor yield of around 0.5-1 ounce per square foot (300 grams per square meter) and outdoor yield of approximately 10-15 ounces per plant (400 grams per plant). This strain has a somewhat longer flowering period, tending to flower in eight to nine weeks indoors with harvest expected in mid-October when growing outdoors. It's a robust strain that can thrive in both indoor and outdoor environments, appealing to growers with various levels of experience, with plants typically ready for harvest around 8 to 9 weeks after flowering begins. Atomic Northern Lights tend to have relatively uniform growing characteristics and is an excellent choice for novice growers. Defoliating (removing dying or useless leaves) is encouraged to promote plant growth, and trellising can be used to add supportive structure to help the plant keep itself upright.