How to grow Northern Lights x Big Bud
Seb's take
Northern Lights and Big Bud combined for exactly the kind of robust, high-yielding indica-dominant plant their names promise. No surprises here, and none needed — the pairing is popular with novice and experienced growers alike for the same steady, delightful effects both parents were known for.
Growing Northern Lights x Big Bud: what to expect
Feminized photoperiod seed: every plant a female, and flowering starts when you change the lights — which puts the calendar in your hands. The photoperiod lesson covers using that control well.
Flowering runs the standard 9 weeks — no surprises, which in this business is a compliment. The flowering stage guide covers what each of those weeks should look like.
A middling 160 cm or so at maturity — tall enough to yield, short enough to manage. Standard tent territory; the light planner sorts the hanging height.
The yield is, in plain terms, heavy — 549 – 641 g/m² when she's looked after. Branches will need support before they need sympathy; see supporting heavy colas.
Breeder figures put THC around 19% — firmly in the strong band. The number speaks for itself; we'll not add adjectives to it.
Learn to grow her properly:
Common questions about Northern Lights x Big Bud
How long does Northern Lights x Big Bud take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Northern Lights x Big Bud an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does Northern Lights x Big Bud grow?
Around 160 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is Northern Lights x Big Bud?
The breeder lists THC around 19%. Firmly in the strong band.