Critical Mass vs Northern Lights: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Critical Mass 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
- Critical Mass: Indica dominant (Afghani × Skunk #1) – THC: 19-22% – Relaxing, sleepy, happy, euphoric
- Northern Lights: Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) – THC: 16-21% – Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy
Effects Comparison
Critical Mass is known for its Relaxing, sleepy, happy, euphoric effects, making it popular among users looking for Pain, insomnia, anxiety, 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
Critical Mass offers Sweet, earth, citrus, wood, while Northern Lights is characterized by Pine, earth, sweet, spice.
Growing Guide
Critical Mass flowers in 6-8 weeks, reaching 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 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
- Critical Mass: High yielding classic – seed bank favorite
- Northern Lights: Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Northern LightsIndica THC
16-21% CBD
< 1% |
Critical MassIndica THC
19-22% CBD
2-5% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) | Indica dominant (Afghani × Skunk #1) |
| 🌍 Origin | USA to Netherlands (Afghani × Thai) | USA / Netherlands (Mr. Nice Seeds) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 7-8 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) | 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 500-600 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 600-700 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Early (September – October) | Early (September) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy | Relaxing, sleepy, happy, euphoric |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Pine, earth, sweet, spice | Sweet, earth, citrus, wood |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 | High yielding classic – seed bank favorite |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms | Pain, insomnia, anxiety, lack of appetite |