Southern Lights
Southern Lights
Also known as: White Star
Southern Lights Strain Overview
Southern Lights, originally bred from a cross of NYC Diesel and Sensi Star, is a sativa-dominant hybrid (80% sativa/20% indica) that combines invigorating cerebral effects with a complex citrus-diesel flavor profile. This strain is the sativa-dominant progeny of two highly awarded strains: Paradise Seed's Sensi Star, winner of Highlife and High Times awards in 1999 and 2000; and Soma's New York City Diesel, three-time Cannabis Cup winner and a favorite among the Amsterdam crowd. With a lineage that is predominantly sativa, Southern Lights was designed to cater to both recreational and medicinal audiences by Delta 9 Labs, reflecting decades of cultivation experience and extensive genetic research.
Southern Lights buds have medium-sized super dense and compact heart-shaped light minty green nugs with rich amber hairs and a thick frosty coating of tiny crystal amber hued trichomes. Conventional wisdom says that sativas give smokers a 'head high' in contrast to the indica 'body high.' Southern Lights successfully mixes the two for a buzz that both tingles the pores and opens the third eye. The dominant terpenes—limonene, myrcene, and caryophyllene—combine to give the Southern Lights strain its signature zest and complexity.
Southern Lights Strain Effects
Southern Lights Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from depression and chronic fatigue
- May help with mild physical discomfort and chronic pain
- Often used for chronic stress management
- Users report improved sociability and focus, which may benefit those with ADHD
- Users report relief from headaches and seizures
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Southern Lights Strain Possible Negative Effects
Southern Lights Strain Growing Information
Southern Lights is a moderate challenge for home growers. This strain thrives both indoors and outdoors, making it highly versatile for different growing environments, preferring warm, semi-humid conditions with consistent airflow. Flowering time is roughly 9-10 weeks, with impressive yields when grown with care. Indoor growers report an average of 60 flowering days in the bloom cycle. Indoor setups will benefit from topping and light training due to its tall growth pattern. Southern Lights forms many individual main stem branches that grow very tall and sprout long thick leaves. Optimal temperature range is 68-78°F during the day with humidity levels of 40-50% during vegetative phase, reduced to 30-40% during flowering to prevent bud rot.
Southern Lights Strain Genetics
Southern Lights Strain Parent Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Southern Lights make you feel?
Southern Lights is known to produce the following effects:
- Uplifted: 85%
- Euphoric: 80%
- Focused: 75%
- Energetic: 75%
- Creative: 70%
- Social: 65%
- Relaxed: 45%
What are the positive effects of Southern Lights?
Southern Lights has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from depression and chronic fatigue
- May help with mild physical discomfort and chronic pain
- Often used for chronic stress management
- Users report improved sociability and focus, which may benefit those with ADHD
- Users report relief from headaches and seizures
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Southern Lights?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Anxiety
- Dry eyes (moderate)
- Dry mouth (moderate)
- Possible anxiety in high doses - can be deceptively strong
What does Southern Lights taste like?
Southern Lights has the following flavor profile:
- Citrus
- Diesel
- Earthy
- Fruity
- Lemon
- Pine
- Sweet