About White Widow
White Widow was created by crossing a Brazilian landrace sativa with a South Indian landrace sativa. The result was a plant that produced staggering amounts of trichomes, giving it a white, frosted appearance — hence the name. White Widow is the benchmark for balanced hybrid effects: the cerebral sativa head high and the indica body relaxation in perfect harmony. Its aroma is earthy, sweet, and slightly sour with floral and pine notes. White Widow took the cannabis world by storm, winning the Cannabis Cup in 1995 and going on to become one of the most sold strains of all time.
Flavor Profile
History
White Widow was created by Arjan Roskam at Green House Seeds in Amsterdam in 1994. It was an immediate success and won the 1995 High Times Cannabis Cup. The strain became the best-selling strain in Green House's catalog and one of the most famous strains worldwide. White Widow's success helped establish Green House Seeds as one of the world's leading seed companies. The strain was also a gateway for many smokers into the world of connoisseur cannabis.
Notable breeders: Arjan (Green House Seeds), Green House Seeds
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Two tropical sativa landraces
Phenotypes & Cultivars
White Widow is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Awards & Recognition
White Widow has earned the following recognition:
Terpene Profile
White Widow is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from White Widow:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is White Widow indica or sativa?
White Widow is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of White Widow?
White Widow has a genetic lineage of Brazilian sativa x South Indian sativa. Two tropical sativa landraces
What is the lineage of White Widow?
White Widow descends from Brazilian sativa x South Indian sativa. Two tropical sativa landraces
What is the THC content of White Widow?
White Widow typically tests at 18-22% THC.
What does White Widow smell and taste like?
White Widow has a Earthy, sweet, sour, floral, pine aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet, earthy, floral, pine, sour.
What are the effects of White Widow?
Users report Balanced, euphoric, uplifting, relaxing, creative, sociable.
What are the phenotypes of White Widow?
White Widow is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including White Widow, White Widow IBL. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
Has White Widow won any awards?
White Widow has been recognized with the following awards: High Times Cannabis Cup, 1995, 1st Place.
What is the history of White Widow?
White Widow was created by Arjan Roskam at Green House Seeds in Amsterdam in 1994. It was an immediate success and won the 1995 High Times Cannabis Cup. The strain became the best-selling strain in Green House's catalog and one of the most famous strains worldwide. White Widow's success helped establish Green House Seeds as one of the world's leading seed companies. The strain was also a gateway for many smokers into the world of connoisseur cannabis.
How long does White Widow take to flower?
White Widow has a flowering time of approximately 8-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
Further Reading
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Medical Applications
White Widow is commonly associated with: