White Widow Regular

Famous for its off-the-charts resin production, White Widow is a trichome-rich hybrid that is popularly used for making hash. The slightly Indica-leaning plant got this trait from both its parents - Brazilian Indica and South Indian Sativa landraces. It also received many other sought-after characteristics, which allowed it to enjoy early and continuous success.

In 1994, only a year after its introduction, this strain took home a first-place win in the High Times Cannabis Cup and has since attained legendary status.

White Widow has a THC level ranging from 18% to 25%. Immediately after consumption, it delivers an uplifting euphoria and energetic push. Following the cerebral stimulation is a boost in creativity and a strong urge to chatter. As the high wanes, the relaxing effect of the strain will take over. Depending on the dosage, the form of intake, and tolerance, it can also couch-lock, so stay low and go slow if mobility is crucial. Therapeutic-wise, a few hits are enough to appease anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and insomnia.

Have a stash of incredibly resinous White Widow buds by cultivating its regular seeds from Homegrown Cannabis Co. Its strong landrace foundation and medium height make it straightforward to grow. Plus, the seeds, which come in 50/50 female to male ratio, can be used to create new varieties of exceptional hybrids.

Growing White Widow from Regular Seeds

Growing White Widow buds are conical and tapered. Although unbelievably sticky, breaking apart the flowers is easy due to its loose and fluffy texture. Because of its pure landrace origins, producing a high-quality harvest at home is pretty straightforward, even for beginners. It can withstand unsteady, shifting temperature and humidity, as well as other minor cannabis cultivation troubles. Plus, the plant is mold-resistant and is easy to position due to its medium height.

This strain finishes the flowering cycle within 7 to 9 weeks and reaches a height of 3 ft when grown in controlled settings. It prospers in both soil or hydroponic setups and is adaptable to the Screen of Green (ScrOG) training method. For best results, also prune away undesirable vegetation beneath the screen by the first week or two of the flowering phase. During harvest, it yields 450 to 500 grams of gluey buds per square meter.

When cultivated outdoors, White Widow can stretch up to 6 ft tall. It flourishes best in warm, sunshiny places with a Mediterranean climate, producing up to 550 to 600 grams per plant. The plant can also handle less ideal environments but may yield less. In the northern hemisphere, harvest rolls around late October.

Fragrance and Flavor

White Widow is a pungent, earthy bud with a woody, pine-like undertone and a hint of spice. When inhaled, it shares the same profile to the taste buds but with an incredibly delicious sweet and fruity flavor. It also leaves a subtle saccharine aftertaste that invites users for another hit.

Effects

The effects of White Widow are cerebral-oriented and can be advantageous to use in different settings. In moderate dosages, it uplifts the mood while allowing enhancing awareness and functionality. That being the case, it can be used with activities that require concentration. It also induces a strong urge to converse, which is why it is popularly used in social situations.

Moreover, White Widow boosts responsiveness to sensory stimuli. It makes everyday things like music, pictures, colors, and patterns that are usually unnoticeable suddenly become extra appealing. This upshot tends to inspire creativity and is the reason why it is a hit amongst artistic souls. On the physical side, an initial energy boost will be experienced, which will eventually transition to a more calming body buzz.

Medical

Because White Widow has profound cerebral effects, it is more used for psychological concerns. It aids people with attention deficit disorders since it increases focus. The uplifting hit of the bud also blows away symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and severe mood swings. A reliable all-rounder, the strain appeases chronic pain from conditions such as migraine, arthritis, PMS, and multiple sclerosis as well. It can even help mitigate insomnia, although it won't cause immediate sleepiness.

White Widow may prompt cottonmouth and dry eyes like most strains. Because it induces rapid-fire thinking and intense mental stimulation, it may cause overbearing effects. Moreover, excessive THC consumption could induce dizziness, increased anxiety, or paranoia. To prevent these antagonistic outcomes, only enjoy the strain in low to moderate dosages.

White Widow Regular Seeds

The benefits of White Widow kick in fast. Its burst of energy and uplifting euphoria immediately improve the demeanor. It is also usable in different settings, proving itself as more than a mood-booster. Moreover, it can also be used when engaging in creative endeavors, as well as socializing since it awakens the inner chatterbox. Therapeutic-wise, this bud alleviates anxiety, stress, attention deficit disorders, chronic pain, and insomnia.

Allow White Widow to color your every day with joy by cultivating it at home and producing enough stash. Its regular seeds from Homegrown Cannabis Co mature into strong, medium height plants that are straightforward to grow and forgiving of common gardening mistakes. Plus, the seeds, which come in 50/50 female to male ratio, can be used to create new hybrids.