Hindu Kush vs Northern Lights: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Hindu Kush 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
- Hindu Kush: Pure Indica (Landrace – Afghanistan/Pakistan) – THC: 15-20% – Deeply relaxing, sedative, calm, euphoric
- Northern Lights: Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) – THC: 16-21% – Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy
Effects Comparison
Hindu Kush is known for its Deeply relaxing, sedative, calm, euphoric effects, making it popular among users looking for Pain, insomnia, nausea, stress. Northern Lights on the other hand delivers Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy effects, commonly used for Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms.
Flavor & Aroma
Hindu Kush offers Hash, earth, sandalwood, sweet, while Northern Lights is characterized by Pine, earth, sweet, spice.
Growing Guide
Hindu Kush flowers in 7-8 weeks, reaching 60-90 cm (indoor) / up to 120 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 300-400 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
- Hindu Kush: Foundational landrace; parent of Kush family
- Northern Lights: Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Northern LightsIndica THC
16-21% CBD
< 1% |
Hindu KushIndica THC
15-20% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) | Pure Indica (Landrace – Afghanistan/Pakistan) |
| 🌍 Origin | USA to Netherlands (Afghani × Thai) | Hindu Kush mountain range |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 7-8 weeks | 7-8 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) | 60-90 cm (indoor) / up to 120 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 300-400 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 400 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Early (September – October) | Early (September) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ✨ Effect | Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy | Deeply relaxing, sedative, calm, euphoric |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Pine, earth, sweet, spice | Hash, earth, sandalwood, sweet |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 | Foundational landrace; parent of Kush family |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms | Pain, insomnia, nausea, stress |