Amnesia Haze vs Northern Lights: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Amnesia Haze and Northern Lights? Whether you are a consumer choosing your next purchase or a grower planning your next harvest, this side-by-side guide covers everything you need to know.
Quick Overview
- Amnesia Haze: Sativa dominant (70% Sativa / 30% Indica) – THC: 20-22% – Euphoric, cerebral, energetic, creative
- Northern Lights: Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) – THC: 16-21% – Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy
Effects Comparison
Amnesia Haze is known for its Euphoric, cerebral, energetic, creative effects, making it popular among users looking for Depression, fatigue, stress, lack of appetite. Northern Lights on the other hand delivers Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy effects, commonly used for Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms.
Flavor & Aroma
Amnesia Haze offers Lemon, earth, spice, fresh herbs, while Northern Lights is characterized by Pine, earth, sweet, spice.
Growing Guide
Amnesia Haze flowers in 10-11 weeks, reaching 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 500-600 g/m². Northern Lights flowers in 7-8 weeks, growing to 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m².
Awards
- Amnesia Haze: Cannabis Cup 2004, 2011
- Northern Lights: Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Amnesia HazeSativa
THC
20-22% CBD
< 1% |
Northern LightsIndica
THC
16-21% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Sativa dominant (70% Sativa / 30% Indica) | Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) |
| 🌍 Origin | Netherlands (Haze × South Asian × Jamaican) | USA to Netherlands (Afghani × Thai) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 10-11 weeks | 7-8 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) | 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 500-600 g/m² | 400-500 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 600-700 g/plant | 500-600 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Late (October – November) | Early (September – October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★★★☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| ✨ Effect | Euphoric, cerebral, energetic, creative | Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Lemon, earth, spice, fresh herbs | Pine, earth, sweet, spice |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup 2004, 2011 | Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Depression, fatigue, stress, lack of appetite | Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms |