Remedy vs Northern Lights: Which Cannabis Strain Is Better?
A detailed side-by-side comparison of Remedy (Indica) and Northern Lights (Indica) covering potency, effects, flavors, medical uses, and growing characteristics.
THC: 0.5-2% | CBD: 12-16%
Relaxed, Calm, Sleepy
Easy to grow
THC: 16-21% | CBD: 0.1-0.3%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
Easy to grow
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Remedy | Northern Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Indica | Indica |
| THC Range | 0.5-2% | 16-21% |
| CBD Range | 12-16% | 0.1-0.3% |
| Effects | Relaxed, Calm, Sleepy, Clear-Headed, Peaceful | Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy, Euphoric, Hungry |
| Flavors | Earthy, Lemon, Pine, Herbal, Floral | Earthy, Pine, Sweet, Spicy |
| Terpenes | Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene | Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene |
| Medical Uses | Anxiety, Pain, Insomnia, Inflammation, Stress | Insomnia, Pain, Stress, Anxiety, Appetite Loss |
| Grow Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Flowering Time | 8-10 weeks | 7-9 weeks |
| Indoor Yield | 350-450g/m² | 450-550g/m² |
| Outdoor Yield | 400-500g/plant | 550-650g/plant |
| Height | Short (< 3 ft) | Short (< 3 ft) |
| Genetics | Cannatonic x Afghan Skunk | Afghani x Thai |
| Breeder | Dutch Passion | Sensi Seeds (originally developed on the US West Coast) |
Effects Comparison
Shared Effects
Unique to Remedy
Unique to Northern Lights
Growing Comparison
Remedy
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Flowering
- 8-10 weeks
- Indoor Yield
- 350-450g/m²
- Outdoor Yield
- 400-500g/plant
- Height
- Short (< 3 ft)
Northern Lights
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Flowering
- 7-9 weeks
- Indoor Yield
- 450-550g/m²
- Outdoor Yield
- 550-650g/plant
- Height
- Short (< 3 ft)
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Which Should You Choose?
If you are looking for higher potency, Northern Lights edges ahead with THC levels up to 21% compared to Remedy's 2%. Both strains can help with anxiety, pain, insomnia, so either is a solid choice if those are your primary concerns. Ultimately, the best strain depends on your personal preferences, tolerance, and intended use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Remedy or Northern Lights stronger?▾
Remedy has a THC range of 0.5-2%, while Northern Lights ranges from 16-21% THC. Northern Lights is generally the more potent strain.
Which is easier to grow, Remedy or Northern Lights?▾
Remedy is rated easy to grow, while Northern Lights is rated easy. Both strains have similar grow difficulty. Remedy flowers in 8-10 weeks and Northern Lights in 7-9 weeks.
What are the main differences between Remedy and Northern Lights?▾
Remedy is a indica strain while Northern Lights is a indica. Remedy is known for relaxed, calm, sleepy effects with earthy and lemon flavors. Northern Lights offers relaxed, sleepy, happy effects with earthy and pine flavors.
Can Remedy and Northern Lights be used for the same medical conditions?▾
Both strains share some medical applications. Remedy is used for anxiety, pain, insomnia, inflammation, stress, while Northern Lights is used for insomnia, pain, stress, anxiety, appetite loss. Always consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes.
Which yields more, Remedy or Northern Lights?▾
Indoors, Remedy yields approximately 350-450g/m² while Northern Lights yields 450-550g/m². Outdoors, Remedy produces around 400-500g/plant and Northern Lights around 550-650g/plant. Actual yields depend on growing conditions, training techniques, and grower experience.