White Widow
Emerged in the 1990s
in the Netherlands
Developed by Shantibaba at Greenhouse Seed Company. Released to the public in 1994, White Widow is notable for its potent effects and its distinctive icy-white appearance. This strain quickly gained fame and won the Cannabis Cup in 1995.
Background
Its popularity soared due to its presence in Dutch coffee shops, becoming a staple strain among cannabis aficionados globally. Its enduring appeal lies in its balanced, powerful high, securing a legendary status in the cannabis world.
Genetics
White Widow is a hybrid cannabis strain, born from a cross between a Brazilian sativa landrace and a South Indian indica. This combination has resulted in a plant known for its robust growth and resilience, making it a favorite among cultivators for its reliable and consistent characteristics.
Potency
White Widow is renowned for its strong, balanced high, offering a powerful blend of cerebral euphoria and physical relaxation. Its effects are both uplifting and soothing, making it a popular choice for recreational and medicinal users seeking a versatile experience with significant impact.
Strain | |
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Name: | White Widow |
Brand: | Original |
Sex: | Feminized |
Background: | Fat Banana x Cookies Auto |
Genetics: | 20% Sativa/ 70% Indica 70%/ 10% Ruderalis |
THC: | 22% |
CBD: | Low |
Cultivation
Cultivating
a legend
Discover the art of growing the iconic White Widow! White Widow is a resilient strain, adaptable to various climates and suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, offering robust growth and generous yields.
Growing
White Widow typically has a moderate growing time, with a flowering period of about 8 to 9 weeks. This relatively swift cycle makes it a favored choice for cultivators, offering a balance between a quick turnaround and ample time for the development of its potent, resinous buds.
Flowering
White Widow’s flowering time is a key aspect of its growth cycle. This strain generally takes about 8 to 9 weeks to flower, a period during which it develops its dense, resin-coated buds. This relatively quick flowering time is appreciated by cultivators for its balance between efficiency and yield quality.
Yield
White Widow is known for its generous yield, producing abundant, resin-rich buds. Indoors, it can yield up to 600 grams per square meter, while outdoor grows can expect substantial harvests, often exceeding 600 grams per plant, depending on the growing conditions and care provided.
Cultivation | |
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Climate: | Long Summers |
Height Indoor: | 70 - 100 cm |
Height Outdoor: | 80 - 120 cm |
Flowering time: | 8 - 9 weeks |
Harvest Month: | 9 - 10 weeks after sprouting |
Yield Indoor: | 375 - 450 gr/m2 |
Yield Outdoor: | 90 - 175 gr/plant |
Experience
Experiencing
a legend
A journey of euphoria and relaxationWhite Widow offers a smooth, rich experience with earthy, spicy notes, leading to a powerful, balanced high that uplifts the mind and relaxes the body.
Effect
White Widow is famed for its potent, balanced effects, delivering a powerful combination of cerebral euphoria and physical relaxation. It elevates mood and stimulates creativity while also providing a soothing body high, making it ideal for both recreational and medicinal use, especially for stress relief and mood enhancement.
Taste
White Widow is notable for its distinct taste profile, characterized by a smooth blend of earthy and woody flavors. Upon consumption, it often leaves a subtle hint of spice on the palate, offering a rich and satisfying experience that complements its potent effects, making it a favorite among connoisseurs.
Aroma
White Widow is renowned for its strong, pungent aroma, marked by a complex blend of earthy, woody scents with a subtle undertone of pine. This distinctive fragrance is a hallmark of the strain, often intensifying as the buds are broken apart, and is a key aspect of its appeal to cannabis enthusiasts.
Experience | |
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Effect: | Calming, Clear |
Taste: | Banana, Earthy, Fruity |
Aroma: | Sweet Creamy |
Autoflowering
From feminized to
autoflowering
In addition to the classic version, White Widow is also available in an autoflowering variant. Autoflowering seeds differ because they contain genetics from Cannabis ruderalis, a subspecies known for its automatic flowering regardless of light cycle changes.