Black Widow: The OG Venom Dossier
If you want to buy Black Widow seeds in Australia, you’re buying a slice of cannabis history — one of the heavy-hitters that built the scene. She’s White Widow’s darker sister: same blood, deeper bite. I’ve run her more times than I can count, and she still catches me off guard. First she lifts you, then she melts you — the perfect post-surf comedown. That bloodline’s the real deal.
Quick Stats
She’s a 60/40 Indica-leaning hybrid, but don’t let that fool you. She kicks off like a Sativa — fast, loud, and grinning — then melts you back into your seat. She clocks around 25% THC, easy, and wraps up quick: eight, maybe nine weeks if you’re feeding right. Outdoors in Australia, she’ll be ready between late March and mid-April. Expect heavy hands, pungent earth, and that 90s hash funk that clings to your clothes.
Matty: “She’s the one that sticks to your soul. If you don’t know the Widow, you don’t know your history.” 🕷️
The Legend
Black Widow’s the kind of legend that doesn’t fade — the pheno that took the 1995 Cup and never let go. She’s White Widow’s darker twin, same sacred bloodline with a deeper, stickier bite. Breeder Shantibaba kept this version alive: a high-energy Brazil Sativa meeting a heavy South Indian Indica. One of the most stable, proven lines I’ve ever seen.
Here’s the kicker: first big trim of this pheno, the crew soaked scissors in iso for hours to get the hash off. That’s how she earned Widow status — the resin is the web.
Flavour & Aroma
On the nose: pungent earth and spicy pine — like old-school incense. You’ll smell her before you see her, so plan your air management early.
On the tongue: smooth hash and woody spice on the inhale, a clean lemon-herb flick on the exhale. Blame the myrcene for that grounded, old-world earthiness.
Matty: “Tastes like the inside of a temple hash tin — earth, musk, spice — and leaves your tongue chasing more.”
Effects & What to Expect
First wave: fast mental spark — racy if you push it — with sharp creativity and focus.
Then it settles: Sativa edge gives way to a heavy Indica unwind; shoulders drop, mood stays lifted.
Final vibe: 24–28%. Not a warning label — your benchmark. Perfect for post-session tunes or backyard sunsets when you’re half-melted, half-grinning. Don’t plan much after — she’s got her own agenda.
How I Grow It (Matty’s Way)
Skill level: Intermediate. She’s tough, but you earn the best from her.
- Training: SCROG it. Keep the canopy low and even before the early flower stretch.
- Feed: Heavy in veg; taper nitrogen hard once flowers set. Push P and K sensibly.
- Airflow: She stacks dense — keep fans honest.
Feeding & pH:
Hydro/Coco pH: 5.8–6.0 · Soil pH: 6.3–6.8
Matty: “Handle her gentle and she’ll pay you back with bulk. Skip airflow and she’ll make you pay.”
Grow Log (📅 Inside the Tent)
Here’s how she runs in my tent, week to week.
| Phase / Week | Key Action | Matty’s Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2: Seedling | Light 18/6 schedule, gentle feed, RH around 65%. | “She’s shy early on. Keep that dome humid and the medium warm — you’re building her roots, not racing her.” |
| Weeks 3–5: Veg | LST and topping start; canopy management is key. | “Widen her out and keep the tops even — the stretch hits fast. Don’t rush the feed, she loves steady growth.” |
| Weeks 6–9: Flower | Control stretch, drop RH to 45–50%, defoliate lightly. | “Week 4 is the test — she’ll try to bolt. Keep your airflow high, your fans clean, and your humidity honest.” |
| Week 10+: Harvest | Flush with clean water, monitor trichomes for amber. | “Trichs tell the truth — ignore calendars. Wait for that creamy amber sheen; that’s when the Widow’s web is ready.” |
Bonus: If she stalls mid-week 5, she’s loading the cannon.
Matty’s Advanced Notes (For the Nerds)
- Terpenes: myrcene, pinene, caryophyllene — earthy spice and pine.
- Lighting: PPFD 700–900 in peak flower; DLI 40–50.
- Training: SCROG + LST; HST okay with 48 h recovery.
- Climate: Day 24–28 °C / Night 19–22 °C; Flower RH 40–50%.
- Air: CO₂ sweet spot 1000–1200 ppm in peak flower.
- Pests: watch spider mites & PM; defol mid-flower for airflow.
⚠️ Red flag: Ignore the week 3–5 RH drop and dense buds will bite back with mould/rot.
Matty: “If you can smell spice and hear your fans working overtime, you’re doing it right.”
Mythbusting (🚫)
Myth: Black Widow is just a rebranded White Widow.
Truth (Matty): Same family, different animal — this pheno’s stickier, heavier, and yields harder.
Myth: Too late outdoors in Australia.
Truth (Matty): She’s fine in temperate/coastal zones — wrap by mid-April if you manage size.
Myth: The Widow’s cursed to herm.
Truth (Matty): Only if you’re rough. Respect her space and she stays loyal.
Who It’s For?
Not every grower’s ready for her — you’ll know if you are.
- Perfect if you: love sticky resin; want mid-tier challenge with pro-tier reward; crave old-school earth and spice.
- Maybe not for you if you: expect zero smell; hate trimming gluey buds; want a 6-week sprint (you won’t).
Matty’s Story
First time I trimmed the Widow, I thought cheap scissors would survive. Half a branch in, the blades fused shut. I scraped tar off with a pocket knife, hands black for days. The room smelled like burnt pine and sweet tar. Trouble worth keeping.
Final Verdict (🏆 Matty’s Final Word)
Black Widow isn’t just a strain — she’s a cornerstone. Power, structure, resin for days. If you want a piece of history that still hits like it’s 1995, this is the one.
Matty: “She’s the OG venom. Dark, sticky, satisfying. Grab sharper scissors.” 🍻
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