Southern Lights

Cannabis Strain Review: Southern Lights

a.k.a. White Star
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 91% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
92%
Uplifted
83%
Creative
66%
Deeply Relaxing
45%
Focused
28%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
33%
Dry Mouth
16%
Headache
16%

Southern Lights has an ASHI score of 5 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 12 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 91% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Euphoric, Uplifted, Creative, Deeply Relaxing and Focused effects of Southern Lights produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Southern Lights has been reported by users as being used for Migraines, Pain, Nausea, Stress and ADHD/ADD.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Southern Lights's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Ocimene, Camphene 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 Southern Lights that includes: Cheese, Tea and Tropical, ending with a blast of Cheese on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Southern Lights has an aroma profile of Diesel, Fruity, Pungent, Skunky 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
13 - 25%
CBD
17 - 25%
CBN
0.09 - 0.29%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Southern Lights presents Myrcene, Ocimene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 13 - 25%. 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 Southern Lights 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, Southern Lights should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Southern Lights. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Southern Lightsbefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe