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Cannabis Strain Review: Northern Wreck

a.k.a. Northern Trainwreck, Northern Lights X Trainwreck, Northern Train Wreck
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 75% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
79%
Euphoric
71%
Happy
70%
Uplifted
43%
Sleepy
38%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
41%
Dry Mouth
37%
Dry Eyes
31%
Dizzy
19%
The Scaries
9%

Northern Wreck has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 13 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 75% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifted and Sleepy effects of Northern Wreck produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Northern Wreck has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Pain, and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Northern Wreck's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene and Myrcene. 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 Wreck that includes: Earthy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Northern Wreck has an aroma profile of Earthy, Herbal, Kush, Spicy and Woody.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
26 - 29%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Northern Wreck presents Caryophyllene and Myrcene terpenes. The average THC level is 26 - 29%. 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 Wreck 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 Wreck should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Northern Wreck. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Northern Wreckat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain