White Widow

White Widow is one of the world’s most famous, well recognized, and most frequently referenced strains. Its beginnings can be traced back to Nijmegen, a Dutch city in the province of Gelderland, close to the German border. A breeder named Ingemar created what was originally called Arnhem’s Wonder (later renamed to White Widow) in 1987, which just two years later went on to win the first High Life cup. It is believed that White Widow was created by pollinating a Brazilian landrace sativa with a South Indian Indica. Shortly after the creation, the seeds made their way to the Green Hose Seeds Company in Amsterdam, from where they’ve become a staple in every major seed bank around the world.

So why is White Widow so popular? In part, because it is thought to be one of the fastest hitting and longest lasting indicas available. In reality, however, White Widow has THC levels around 21% and CBD around 1%, giving it a medium to high potency relatively to some of the other top notch strains we have available. It has balanced genetics (White Widow is a 55% indica domiant hybrid) with a range of effects that depend greatly on dosage and cannabis tolerance. Novice users can expect a heavy stone as well as some cough, as the dense and crystal-covered flowers give off thick smoke that expands within the lungs. A vape is often recommended along with this strain. But when White Widow is ingested by more seasoned users, and in an upbeat setting, it can produce uplifting and cerebrally stimulating effects, even providing some energy.

White Widow has a pungent and powerful smell with notes of pepper and pine, as well as a hint of citrus flavor. It is highly resinous and when grown indoors, reaches up to 35-40 inches in height, flowers in 9 weeks, and produces 400 – 450 grams. When grown outside, White Widow gets about twice as big and tall, harvesting in late October in climates above the equator. It is moderately mold resistant and very popular among growers in California and throughout the west coast of the United States.