Ortega Regular 15 seeds
Ortega Regular – Northern Lights #1 × #5 by Mr. Nice
What is Ortega? Ortega by Mr. Nice is a regular, photoperiod Indica bred from Northern Lights #1 × Northern Lights #5, selected from the NL lines of the 1980s. It flowers for 6 to 8 weeks indoors, grows compact in a Christmas-tree shape and, according to the strain description, yields 500 to 750 g/m²; the THC content is only given as medium to high. Dark berry aromas with earthy notes and a body-focused, calming effect for the evening are typical. The seeds grow into male and female plants – fitting for selectors and fans of classic Indicas, in the Classics and Landraces category. Available in a pack of 15 seeds.
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Genetics & Origin of Ortega
Ortega is a return to the roots: the strain is based on selections from the gene pool of Northern Lights #1 and Northern Lights #5 from the 1980s. The strain description names Nevil and Shantibaba as the breeders; from Nevil's old NL lines, Shantibaba created a plant that is meant to impress with its Christmas-tree structure, short flowering time and deep fruit aromas. The type is given as Indica, and the description attributes the robustness to Afghan genetics. The seeds are regular and photoperiod: they produce male and female plants, and flowering only begins after the switch to 12/12. Mr. Nice describes the THC content as medium to high, without a percentage. If you would like to compare Northern Lights from another breeder as regular seed, you will find Northern Lights Regular by Sensi Seeds in our range.
Who Is Ortega For?
Ortega is an old-school Indica for the evening. It suits:
- Selectors searching regular seeds for a mother plant
- Hobby breeders who want to carry on working with classic Northern Lights genetics
- Indoor growers with smaller rooms who appreciate a short flowering time of 6 to 8 weeks
- Lovers of dark berry aromas and resinous flowers with old-school character
- Consumers looking for a heavy, body-focused effect in the evening
Ortega is less suitable as a daytime strain, and if you only want female plants, feminised seeds are the better choice. You can find more pure Indicas under 100% Indica.
Growing Ortega: Indoor & Outdoor
Indoor Growing
Indoors, Ortega flowers for 6 to 8 weeks; as a photoperiod strain, it only starts doing so after the switch to 12/12. The strain description states a yield of 500 to 750 g/m² and a compact Christmas-tree structure that is well suited to smaller rooms. A plant height in centimetres is not given. As these are regular seeds, it is best to germinate more seeds than the number of plants you want to keep and determine the sex in pre-flowering; you remove male plants unless pollination is wanted. The resinous flowers benefit from good air movement towards the end. You will find the basics in the Growpedia.
Outdoor Growing
Outdoors, harvest in the northern hemisphere falls on 10 to 20 October, and in the southern hemisphere in March to April. Mr. Nice describes the yield as high, depending on location and care; a figure per plant is missing. Thanks to its Afghan genetics, Ortega is considered robust and is recommended for temperate outdoor locations. Because harvest can extend into the second half of October, a location with a dry autumn is an advantage. You can find more strains under regular outdoor seeds. Only grow where it is legal to do so.
Effect, Aroma & Flavour of Ortega
Ortega smells fruity and earthy with berry and forest notes; for the flavour, the strain description names deep, dark berry aromas with a classic Indica finish. Mr. Nice does not give individual terpenes or a lab terpene profile. The effect is body-focused: a deep relaxation that is described as calming and sleep-promoting and shows its strength above all in the evening. The description compares it to a good red wine in the evening, warming and relaxing. It gives the THC content as medium to high; with a late harvest, the effect is said to turn out narcotic. A percentage is missing. Added to this is high resin production, which underlines the old-school character. How intense the effect is depends on phenotype, harvest time, dose and individual tolerance.
Note: Effect information is based on manufacturer data and user experience and does not constitute medical advice.
Why Buy Ortega Regular at United Seedbanks?
At United Seedbanks you buy Ortega Regular as original genetics from Mr. Nice. As a specialist shop for cannabis seeds, we place great importance on provenance, storage and transparent information about every strain.
- Original seeds from Mr. Nice – Ortega as a regular pack of 15 from the Mr. Nice catalogue.
- A real specialist shop – reachable in person if you have questions about a strain or your order.
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- Careful storage – seeds kept cool and dry for optimal germination conditions.
Anyone ordering Ortega Regular from United Seedbanks buys verified original seeds. Learn more about this breeder's range on the Mr. Nice page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ortega Regular
Is Ortega feminised?
No. Ortega is regular seed and produces male and female plants, which makes it interesting for selection and your own crosses.
What genetics are in Ortega?
Northern Lights #1 × Northern Lights #5, selected from the original NL lines of the 1980s. The strain description names Nevil and Shantibaba as the breeders.
How long does Ortega flower?
Indoors 6 to 8 weeks. Outdoors, harvest in the northern hemisphere takes place between 10 and 20 October.
How much yield does Ortega deliver?
Indoors, the strain description states 500 to 750 g/m². For open ground it only says “high, depending on location and care”.
How does Ortega differ from a Northern Lights?
Ortega is a selection of its own from NL #1 and NL #5. For comparison, we carry Northern Lights Regular by Sensi Seeds.