About Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web is a CBD-dominant strain developed by the Stanley Brothers in Colorado, bred from a high-CBD phenotype of the classic hemp-cannabis lineage. It became internationally famous through the story of Charlotte Figi, a young girl whose severe seizures were dramatically reduced by this strain's oil. Charlotte's Web contains less than 0.3% THC while producing significant CBD, delivering calm, therapeutic effects with essentially no intoxication. It is now widely available as extract, gummies, and flower across the United States.
Flavor Profile
History
Charlotte's Web was created by the Stanley Brothers of Colorado in response to the urgent medical need of Charlotte Figi, a young epilepsy patient. Its dramatic success in treating her seizures, broadcast on CNN's Weed in 2013, changed public perception of cannabis and launched the modern high-CBD industry. It remains the most famous CBD strain in the world.
Notable breeders: Stanley Brothers
Genetic Background
Selected from a high-CBD phenotype of the Afghani-derived hemp-cannabis lineage
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Charlotte's Web is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Charlotte's Web is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene, along with 1 other minor terpenes. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Charlotte's Web:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charlotte's Web indica or sativa?
Charlotte's Web is a hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web has a genetic lineage of High-CBD hemp phenotype selection. Selected from a high-CBD phenotype of the Afghani-derived hemp-cannabis lineage
What is the lineage of Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web descends from High-CBD hemp phenotype selection. Selected from a high-CBD phenotype of the Afghani-derived hemp-cannabis lineage
What is the THC content of Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web typically tests at <0.3% THC with High (15-20%) CBD.
What does Charlotte's Web smell and taste like?
Charlotte's Web has a Earthy, floral, pine, herbal, sweet cream aroma profile, with flavors described as Earthy, pine, sweet, herbal, floral.
What are the effects of Charlotte's Web?
Users report Calm, non-psychoactive, therapeutic, relaxing, clear-headed.
What is the history of Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web was created by the Stanley Brothers of Colorado in response to the urgent medical need of Charlotte Figi, a young epilepsy patient. Its dramatic success in treating her seizures, broadcast on CNN's Weed in 2013, changed public perception of cannabis and launched the modern high-CBD industry. It remains the most famous CBD strain in the world.
How long does Charlotte's Web take to flower?
Charlotte's Web has a flowering time of approximately 9-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web produces a Moderate yield. Flowering takes approximately 9-10 weeks.
Medical Applications
Charlotte's Web is commonly associated with: