White Widow Cannabis Seeds
In the cannabis world, few strains have achieved the immense popularity of White Widow. This 60/40%, moderately potent Indica-dominant powerhouse is thought to be a cross between a Brazilian Sativa landrace and a South Indian Indica with crazy resin levels. The chunky, conical buds are coated with a generous amount of resin but despite their stickiness, they have a loose, fluffy texture and are easy to break up.
White Widow isn’t just great to smoke, but it is also a huge hit with growers. Prized for producing a high yield, the plants tend to form a thick canopy of dense buds in a small area, especially when you conduct training techniques like sea of green. Bred from landrace strains, they are incredibly resilient and can adapt to temperature and humidity fluctuations, making them suitable for unpredictable climates and new growers.
Flavor & Aroma
White Widow has a distinctive, pungent aroma with sweet, pine notes and a slight hint of spice. While relatively potent, the sweetness isn’t overpowering, but rather, a delicate balance with subtle undertones.
The flavor mirrors the aroma and each puff will deliver an earthy, pine sweetness followed by a slightly citrusy, fruity aftertaste. Some users also report a hint of floral notes!
Effects & Experience
White Widow is a balanced hybrid that will give you a Sativa-like burst of energy and euphoria leaving you energized and creative, making it suitable for use during the day and in social situations.
But wait! Once the Indica properties kick in, the effects get you feeling heavier and thrust you into a state of deep calm and relaxation, especially if you aren’t already up and moving. Watch out for couch lock if you overdo things, as that might indicate your choice of activities in the immediate future. Being a moderately potent hybrid of 15 to 20%, White Widow isn’t the heaviest hitter but the strain has been beloved for decades for its balanced, pleasurable effects.
Cultivation Tips
Unlike other more sensitive strains, White Widow doesn’t require the greenest of thumbs, which is good news for the new growers. The strain is remarkably resilient and has been known to tolerate harsh climates and reasonable fluctuations in temperature and humidity. These plants are survivors and can reward you with heavy yields despite small mistakes and minor setbacks.
The strain can be grown indoors and outdoors but is especially popular with folks with less space, as full-grown plants are short and stocky, especially if trained with methods like sea of green. If you want your plants to have more size and weight, you can leave them in the vegetative stage for the full four weeks to maximize the number of flowering sites.
White Widow is famous for its enthusiastic trichome production, as seen in the crazy amount of crystals all around the buds and leaves. Be sure to only harvest when most of the trichomes turn opaque. Expect about 500g/m² indoors and up to 600 grams per plant outdoors.
Terpene & Cannabinoid Profile
White Widow is a moderately potent strain of cannabis with 15 to 20% THC levels and low CBD. The dominant terpenes are myrcene and caryophyllene which are responsible for its complex aroma and heady effects.
Known Medical Benefits
White Widow is a balanced hybrid with numerous medical applications. Reported to help with mental disorders such as stress, anxiety, and PTSD, the strain can also be used for chronic pain, inflammation, and lack of appetite. It shouldn’t be used to treat insomnia, but it has shown some success in improving appetite and reducing nausea.
Did You Know?
White Widow’s daddy comes from Australia!
Winner of the Cannabis Cup waaaay back in 1995, White Widow was believed to have been created by Melbourne-born Shantibaba, aka Scott Blakey while working at Netherlands-based Greenhouse Seed Company. In the 1980s, Shantibaba traveled roughly 40,000 miles on his Royal Enfield motorbike through Asia gathering cannabis strains from local farmers, eventually working on these genetics with his colleague and legendary breeder, Neville Schoenmakers.
In 2003, Shantibaba was detained in a Swiss prison for two months on drug and money charges which were eventually dropped. Today, he operates out of Switzerland.
