Willie Nelson

Uplifting and creative, Mr. Willie Nelson has a powerful strain named after him, sharing the same characteristics as his music. Being sativa dominant, this bud leaves users with a euphoric, playful buzz that invokes energy and motivation. This bud is best used in the daytime hours when one is pursuing creative or artistic ventures or possibly in a casual and active social context, but many have come to recommend its use in the morning.

The taste of this pungent bud has an interesting mixture of earthiness combined with sweet and sour notes. This bud isn’t known for its taste, but more than makes up for any such shortcomings in the taste department with its unbelievably happy and inspiring euphoria. A joyful, talkative and stress-free buzz are extremely common with this strain, leaving users feeling more empathetic, understanding and fun-loving.

In 2005, Willie Nelson won “Best Sativa” at the High Times Cannabis Cup, which served as yet another ‘nod’ to this already popular strain. Having been adopted by many medical marijuana patients, it has been reported that Willie Nelson is effective at treating depression, extreme stress, or headaches. Its also been reported to alleviate nausea, cramps and inflammation. Dry mouth and itchy eyes can be common with many different strains but get the cold drinks and eye drops ready for this one, because these two symptoms are especially rough with this bud.

Willie Nelson was created by a breeder named Reeferman from two different sativas: Vietnamese Black (which is sometimes referred to as South Asian Sativa) and Highland Nepalese. While growing (preferably indoors), this 85% sativa-dominant plant normally flowers in 10-12 weeks, producing large yields that are said to be fairly resistant to mold and disease.