Blue Dream vs Northern Lights: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Blue Dream 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
- Blue Dream: Sativa dominant (60% Sativa / 40% Indica) – THC: 17-24% – Relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, creative
- Northern Lights: Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) – THC: 16-21% – Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy
Effects Comparison
Blue Dream is known for its Relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, creative effects, making it popular among users looking for Pain, depression, nausea, anxiety. Northern Lights on the other hand delivers Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy effects, commonly used for Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms.
Flavor & Aroma
Blue Dream offers Blueberry, sweet, vanilla, earth, while Northern Lights is characterized by Pine, earth, sweet, spice.
Growing Guide
Blue Dream flowers in 9-10 weeks, reaching 100-170 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 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
- Blue Dream: High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple nominations
- Northern Lights: Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Blue DreamHybrid THC
17-24% CBD
0.1-0.2% |
Northern LightsIndica THC
16-21% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Sativa dominant (60% Sativa / 40% Indica) | Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) |
| 🌍 Origin | USA – California (Blueberry × Haze) | USA to Netherlands (Afghani × Thai) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 9-10 weeks | 7-8 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 100-170 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) | 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 400-500 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 500-600 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Mid-season (October) | Early (September – October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| ✨ Effect | Relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, creative | Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Blueberry, sweet, vanilla, earth | Pine, earth, sweet, spice |
| 🏆 Awards | High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple nominations | Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Pain, depression, nausea, anxiety | Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms |