The White Widow strain was bred by Greenhouse Seeds Company in the early 90s.

The White Widow Strain won 1st place in both the Bio and Cannabis Cup at the 1995 High Times Cannabis Cup. Named for the sheer abundance of trichomes that can appear on the plant, which give it a white tint, it reportedly has up to 20% THC. We have covered this strain more than once and you can watch all of our White Widow Strain videos below.

White Widow is a (60%/40%) indica/sativa cross strain. It is best suited to indoor cannabis cultivation, growing 35-80 cm high, and with a yield up to 450 gr per m2.

White Widow Strain Summary

White Widow, a hallmark of cannabis culture since the 1990s, is a balanced hybrid cherished globally for its potent effects and complex flavours. Originating from the Netherlands by Green House Seeds, this strain ingeniously crosses South American Sativa with South Indian Indica, showcasing the best of both worlds: a high THC content averaging between 17.2% and 19.6%, and a CBD range of 0.52% to 0.76%. Known for its striking white buds that glisten with resin, White Widow justifies its name and fame. The effects are profoundly euphoric and uplifting, offering an energetic buzz that stimulates creativity and social interaction, making it a versatile choice for combating stress, anxiety, pain, and depression. Its flavour profile is a rich blend of earthy, pungent sweetness with hints of pine, a testament to its diverse genetic heritage. Easy to grow and manage, White Widow thrives both indoors and outdoors, ready for harvest after an 8-week flowering period. Its resilience to pests and mould makes it a rewarding strain for cultivators, promising generous yields. White Widow remains a top choice for both novice and veteran users seeking a classic cannabis experience with a modern twist.

Type : Hybrid
Genetics : Brazilian Landrace and South Indian.
Flowering Time : Medium
Outdoor Harvest : October
Height : Tall
THC Level : Up to 20%
Characteristics : Strong indica feeling, with a creepy sativa high to complement the effect.

Strain Review

Jumping straight into the review then, my thoughts on Organic White Widow are as follows:

Appearance

This phenotype retained its bud structure – the imported version I had last December has lost some structure (and a lot of trichomes), maybe due to being compacted/vacuum-sealed.

The organic White Widow sample I’m covering today is dense and well-developed, showing strong genetics.

The bud sample itself is nicely-sized, weighing in at approx 2.2g. It’s a light-green colour and has a reasonably good trim job. There are wildly apparent pistils with distinct copper colouration dotted around this sample in so much abundance that I cannot remove any more of the leaf without pulling multiple pistils away with it.

Smell

This sample has earthy, woody notes that make it smell rather old school in relation to a lot of today’s modern strains.

This organic White Widow also has a bit of an interestingly sweet aroma; it is the sweetest phenotype of this strain I’ve smelt, reminding me slightly of a haze cross.

When broken/ground up the bud produces a lovely pungency that makes me excited to get some into my bong to consume!

Taste

Hitting this through my bong, at first I didn’t notice too much of the smoothness I usually associate with organic bud, perhaps due to a contaminant in the bowl.

However, during the second hit, I notice the familiar wood flavour that had become apparent smelling this sample. I got a much nicer smoke through the second inhalation – very old school tasting, woody, earthy (not so much sweetness in taste).

Effects

White Widow is an indica-dominant hybrid, delivering 60% indica to 40% sativa and often up to 20% THC.

It won the High Times Cannabis Cup and Bio Cup in 1995, and has stood the test of time, still readily available in 2017 alongside many of its descendants – those are some good genetics!

I feel the relaxation hitting first, alongside some cerebral effects but this phenotype is noticeably less uplifting than a lot of the strains I’ve smoked recently.

My body feels good, but it’s not coming with the joy I usually get as the bong kicks in.

Conclusion

That being said, I still enjoyed it a lot – it’s great to be able to sample an organic expression of one of my favourite classic cannabis strains and to once again enjoy those old-school Amsterdam genetics!

With great bud structure and smell, this strain is certainly one to keep an eye out for. And grown in the UK, this phenotype of White Widow gets good marks from me.