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Classic · 1985

Northern Lights #5

The famed NL#5 pheno — the cornerstone Sensi indica.

Reference photograph of Northern Lights #5
Reference image · stylistic
Type
Indica
Origin
Pacific Northwest USA → Amsterdam
Bred by
Neville Schoenmakers (Sensi)
Parents
Afghani indica selections

History

The famed NL#5 pheno — the cornerstone Sensi indica.

Sensory & chemical profile

Sweet pine, hashish. 16–21% THC.

UK medical relevance

Periodically catalogued by UK producers; consult your prescriber for current availability and suitability.

Legacy

Part of the wider modern hybrid catalogue informing today's UK medical SKUs.

Notable descendants

  • Shiva Skunk
  • NL × Haze
  • Jack Herer

Patient note

Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.