White Widow

Hybrid

THC 18–23% / CBD 0.1–0.3% · Type Hybrid · Breeder Green House Seeds

Profile

Strain details

Potency, type, breeder, origin, lineage, and traits.

Potency: THC 18–23% / CBD 0.1–0.3%
Type: Hybrid
Breeder: Green House Seeds · Netherlands · Founded 1985 · Seed bank
Lineage: Brazilian Amazonia
Description: White Widow is a hybrid weed strain made from a genetic cross between a Brazilian sativa landrace and a resin-heavy South Indian indica. This strain is 60% sativa and 40% indica. White Widow is one of the most famous strains worldwide, first bred in the Netherlands by Green House Seeds in the 1990s. Its buds are white with crystal resin, warning you of the potent effects to come. A powerful burst of euphoria and energy breaks through immediately, stimulating both conversation and creativity. White Widow is 15% THC, making this strain an ideal choice for moderate cannabis consumers. Leafly customers tell us White Widow effects include feeling energetic, talkative, and creative. Medical marijuana patients often choose White Widow when dealing with symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, and pain. White Widow features flavors like woody, spicy/herbal, and earthy. The dominant terpenes of this strain are myrcene and caryophyllene, though growing conditions and strain phenotypes may impact the exact blend. The average price of White Widow typically ranges from $8-$12 per gram. White Widow is a balanced hybrid that can be enjoyed by both indica and sativa lovers. It has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks and can be grown indoors or outdoors in mild climates. It produces chunky and conical buds with a loose and fluffy texture that are easy to break up despite their stickiness. If you’ve smoked, dabbed, or consumed White Widow, tell us about your experience by leaving a strain review.

Effects

Reported effects

Reported positives, medical uses, negatives, terpenes, and flavors.

Positive

Euphoric Happy Relaxed Creative Talkative

Medical

Stress Depression Pain Fatigue Anxiety

Negative

Dry Mouth Dry Eyes Dizzy Anxious

Terpenes

Myrcene 45.0% Dominant Beta-Caryophyllene 25.0% 0 Limonene 15.0% 0

Flavors

Earthy Woody Sweet Spicy Skunk

Cultivation

Growing notes

Flowering time, yield, difficulty, and awards.

Flowering time: 8 weeks
Indoor yield: 400-500 g/m²
Outdoor yield: 500-600 g/plant
Difficulty: Easy

Awards

1st Place High Times Cannabis Cup

1995

Best Overall High Times Cannabis Cup

1995