NF1 strain guide
NF1 is an indica-leaning hybrid of Northern Lights and Chemdawg. It pairs the pine of one parent with the diesel of the other, and people describe it as relaxed with a lift in mood. It's a smaller name that shows up mostly through a few US growers.
Where does NF1 come from?
Theory Wellness, one strain database and two Illinois reviews of different growers' NF1 all give the same cross: Northern Lights and Chemdawg. That's two well-known older strains, one a classic heavy indica and the other famous for its diesel smell.
Who first made the cross, and what the name stands for, is not well documented. Most sources call it indica-leaning, though a few reviewers find it more upbeat than that.
What does NF1 smell and taste like?
You can smell both parents. Pine and earth come from the Northern Lights side, and a sharp, pungent diesel comes from Chemdawg. People also mention citrus, sour and herbal notes, and one reviewer called it sweet diesel. The taste tends toward lemon, wood and herbs.
We didn't find a published terpene breakdown for NF1, so we're not listing one. If your product prints its top terpenes on the label, that's the best guide to your batch.
NF1 effects: what people report
People most often describe NF1 as a long, relaxed body feel with a happy, uplifted mood on top. Some reviewers say it makes them energetic and talkative early on, while others find it calm and settled from the start. Hunger comes up now and then.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the most common complaints.
How strong is NF1?
NF1 is usually a high-THC strain. One strain database lists about 23% to 24%, and published lab results from two Illinois growers came in around 23% and 31% THCa, the form that turns into THC when heated. CBD is very low.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what those numbers mean.
Buying NF1 in Canada
NF1 is not a common name, and you may see it written as NF-1. If a product says it's a Northern Lights and Chemdawg cross, that's the one.
If you find it, it's most likely to be dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date before you buy.
NF1 vs Northern Lights
Northern Lights is one of NF1's parents. Northern Lights smells earthy and sweet with pine, and it's known for a slow, settled feel. NF1 keeps the pine but adds a strong diesel note from Chemdawg, and reviewers describe a little more lift in the head. NF1 is also usually listed higher in THC. If you want a classic, quiet indica, start with Northern Lights. If you like some fuel in the jar, try NF1.
Strains like NF1
If you like NF1, these are the closest matches:
- Northern Lights: a parent, earthy and sweet with a slower, heavier feel.
- Chemdawg: the other parent, with loud diesel, chemical and pine.
- Sour Diesel: a Chemdawg relative with the same fuel smell and a more energetic reputation.
