Northern Lights vs Sour Diesel: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Northern Lights and Sour Diesel? 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
- Northern Lights: Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) – THC: 16-21% – Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy
- Sour Diesel: Sativa dominant (70% Sativa / 30% Indica) – THC: 19-25% – Energetic, euphoric, uplifting, talkative
Effects Comparison
Northern Lights is known for its Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy effects, making it popular among users looking for Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms. Sour Diesel on the other hand delivers Energetic, euphoric, uplifting, talkative effects, commonly used for Depression, fatigue, stress, pain.
Flavor & Aroma
Northern Lights offers Pine, earth, sweet, spice, while Sour Diesel is characterized by Diesel, citrus, skunky, earth.
Growing Guide
Northern Lights flowers in 7-8 weeks, reaching 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m². Sour Diesel flowers in 10-11 weeks, growing to 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 450-550 g/m².
Awards
- Northern Lights: Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
- Sour Diesel: High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Northern LightsIndica THC
16-21% CBD
< 1% |
Sour DieselSativa THC
19-25% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) | Sativa dominant (70% Sativa / 30% Indica) |
| 🌍 Origin | USA to Netherlands (Afghani × Thai) | USA – New York (Chemdawg 91 × Super Skunk) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 7-8 weeks | 10-11 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) | 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 450-550 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 600 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Early (September – October) | Late (October – November) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy | Energetic, euphoric, uplifting, talkative |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Pine, earth, sweet, spice | Diesel, citrus, skunky, earth |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 | High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms | Depression, fatigue, stress, pain |