UFO is a modern hybrid strain derived directly from Northern Lights #1. Requiring a moderate level of grower expertise, this cultivar thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments and reaches maturity after a 63-day flowering period. It is characterized by a high yield potential and has served as a productive genetic anchor for a wide range of notable offspring, including Blue UFO, GMO UFO, High Strangeness, Hoa Bac Dia Bay, Maui UFO, Orange Orb, and the cross of UFO and Bubba Kush.

The terpene profile of UFO is led by terpinolene, followed by limonene, caryophyllene, and myrcene. The chemical complexity continues through secondary and tertiary compounds, specifically ocimene, humulene, beta-pinene, pinene, guaiol, linalool, and nerolidol, with trace amounts of alpha-terpinene, bisabolol, gamma-terpinene, borneol, camphene, valencene, sabinene, caryophyllene-oxide, eucalyptol, p-cymene, and geraniol. This diverse composition results in a distinct sensory experience dictated by the high concentration of terpinolene and the supporting citrus and spicy notes of limonene and caryophyllene.

As a THC-dominant hybrid, UFO is primarily sought for its ability to induce feelings of being relaxed, happy, and uplifted. These therapeutic properties make it a frequent choice for those seeking relief from stress and pain, as well as assistance with sleep. Through its diverse lineage of descendants, the influence of this hybrid remains a consistent presence in modern breeding projects, preserving the traits established by its Northern Lights #1 origin.