Lineage
This cannabis strain is one that needs no introduction. It is a Dutch legend that hit the scene in the 1990s and took the cannabis world by storm with its combination of heavy crystal coating and desired grow qualities. As the story goes, this plant harnessed the power of a super sativa Brazilian landrace together with a resinous indica from the mountainsides of Kerala in southern India. We have preserved the authenticity of this classic plant as an in-bred line (IBL), which means that our White Widow cannabis seeds are the product of backcrossing with near-identical genotypes.
Aromas and Flavours
This old classic comes packed full of fragrance and flavour, with a terpene profile that combines an assortment which includes Pinene, Limonene, Myrcene, Linalool, and Humulene, although sweet, piney, earthy, and buttery is a good overview. The taste is a similar combination, and rather unique.
Cultivation
Difficulty Level: Easy
Indoors: Expect the characteristics that have earned this plant such a solid reputation for its commercial capabilities. A sturdy plant, growth patterns are uniform, becoming bushy early on before stretching when in flower. This variety is a great fit for SOG, SCROG, LST, and other forms of plant training, making it ideal for cultivators working with limited space. The many side branches produce fat tops and trichome-covered oily buds. , exploding with trichomes, which emanate its floral odour. A gift to indoor growers thanks to a consistency that gives ease of control in a grow room and a harvest that will fill your basket after 8 – 9 weeks flowering. Easy to grow, this strain is the choice of beginners and experienced pros.
Outdoors: Outdoors will reach for the sun (2m and more) and yield accordingly, which makes it a great choice in the southern regions of the world. However, as a true champion, this plant will also perform very well in northern regions and actually prefers a more moderate temperature.
Yield and Presentation
The buds produced by White Widow cannabis seeds aren’t the biggest, but they are numerous and come with the trademark sugary trichome coating which made this strain stand out from the start and indeed contributed towards its name.
Indoor Yield: 500 g per m²
Outdoor Yield: 700 g per plant
Effect
Recreational: Not for the faint-hearted, Original White Widow (IBL) will deliver a dose of potency that can catch even the most experienced smoker user by surprise. This variety comes with uplifting creative energy and a socializing edge, although the indica element brings a relaxing downside to the effect too.
Medical: For the medical user there is much to recommend with many praising its anti-anxiety and depression qualities. Those suffering from chronic pain highlight the joy of relaxation without the couch lock.
Grow Stats
Suitable for growing outside between 50º n.L. and 50º s.L.. The plant of Original White Widow (IBL) seeds has an early October harvest time outdoors (n.L.) and will finish in 8 – 9 weeks indoors. The estimated yield is 500 g per m² indoors / 700 g per plant outdoors.