Northern Lights #1 is a modern indica strain with an undocumented lineage. Reportedly originating in the Pacific Northwest, the strain is widely credited to the late 20th-century breeding expansion that defined the era for indoor cultivation. With a flowering cycle of approximately 55 days, the cultivar is categorized as easy to grow, making it well-suited for both indoor and outdoor environments while producing a medium yield.

The chemical profile of Northern Lights #1 is highly complex, led by a dominant presence of terpinolene, followed by limonene and caryophyllene. The secondary and tertiary nuances are supported by myrcene, ocimene, humulene, beta-pinene, pinene, guaiol, linalool, nerolidol, alpha-terpinene, bisabolol, gamma-terpinene, borneol, camphene, valencene, sabinene, caryophyllene-oxide, eucalyptol, p-cymene, and geraniol. This diverse combination creates a distinct sensory profile, anchored by the presence of primary terpinolene and citrus-leaning limonene.

As a THC-dominant cultivar, Northern Lights #1 provides users with effects described as relaxed and focused. These attributes make the strain a functional choice for addressing pain, stress, and sleep. Its genetic legacy is evidenced by numerous significant offspring, including Americanna / Black Dom PNW Hashplant NL1, California Indica, Hawaiian Lights Hashplant, Puck BX2, Albany Sour Diesel X NL1, Americanna, Bad Ass Donkey Dick, Black Lights, Engine Bay, Four and More.