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Cannabis Strain Review: Northern Cross

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before cleaning or working out
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 98% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Linalool
Effect Percentage
Uplifted
100%
Energetic
100%
Happy
96%
Euphoric
80%
Focused
80%
Side Effect Percentage
The Scaries
90%

Northern Cross has an ASHI score of 7 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 9 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score. BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 98% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Uplifted, Energetic, Happy, Euphoric and Focused effects of Northern Cross produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. Northern Cross has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Arthritis Pain, Pain and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Northern Cross's primary terpenes are Linalool, Myrcene, Limonene and Caryophyllene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Northern Cross that includes: Lemon, Earth and Pine, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Oh, the aroma! Northern Cross has an aroma profile of Earthy, Herbal, Orange and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 23%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Northern Cross presents Linalool, Myrcene, Limonene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 23%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Northern Cross is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Northern Cross should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The vanilla and cinnamon notes from Pop Tarts will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Linalool, from Northern Cross. The subtle mint flavors found in Linalool terpenes in this strain will be the perfect match for the Homemade Pop Tart. Since we suggest you try Northern Crossbefore cleaning or working out, you might want to check out our recipe for Weed Smoothie. When you're looking to get the job done you need the right fuel. This smoothie combined with with this strain will give you optimum results. You'll be done before you know it and enjoy every detail of the experience.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain