How to grow Northern VIP

80% indica - 20% sativa
Northern VIP bud — quarter view
Flowering 65 days
Yield 600 g/m²
Height 120cm

Seb's take

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Northern Delights crossed with what the breeder coyly calls a 'secret hybrid' — VIP Seeds keeping their cards close. Roughly 80% indica, compact at up to 1.2 metres, and ready indoors within 65 days with yields around 650g/m². High THC, by their own account, so approach as you would a staircase in the dark.

Where it comes from

Northern Delights crossed with what VIP Seeds coyly call a secret hybrid — the house keeping its cards close, which the record is happy to admit. Around 80% indica, she leans firmly to the settled end of the family. Whatever the undisclosed half brings, the result is a compact, resin-heavy plant with impressive yields to show for it. A pedigree half-told, and none the worse for the mystery.

Nose & flavour

The record keeps the tasting notes to itself along with half the parentage, so the indica lean will have to point the way — expect a dense, resinous, earthy character in keeping with the family. The buds arrive thickly resin-coated, which tends to carry a generous aroma whatever the specifics. A profile left, like the lineage, to reveal itself.

The high

The record lists the THC only as high, and notes it runs a touch volatile batch to batch, so approach her as you would a staircase in the dark. The 80% indica lean points the effect toward the relaxing, settling end. Steady evening company, delivered with more weight than precision. Best treated with a measure of respect until you know her.

Growing it

Compact at around 1.2 metres, and content indoors or out — she finishes inside in a brisk 65 days, or by October in the open air. Yields run to a heavy 600 g/m² indoors, with a large return per plant outside for an experienced hand. The buds come dense and resin-coated. A generous, manageable grow, though the record hints the outdoor result rewards a bit of experience. Give her a warm spot and she delivers.

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Common questions about Northern VIP

How long does Northern VIP take to flower?

Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.

Is Northern VIP 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 VIP grow?

Around 120 cm. Standard tent territory.