White Widow marijuana strain review

White Widow marijuana has been around for almost two decades. It is loved across the globe by connoisseurs and beginners alike. The White widow strain is euphoric, stimulating and alters the mind to enhance reality in a positive, uplifting manner.

The White Widow strain has also been used to create great new strains such as White Russian, Blue Widow and Black Widow.

White Widow strain overview

Let the White Widow strain make your day with its huge energy-boosting properties. These are coupled with an awesome euphoria that kicks in almost instantly. You will soon become more creative and sociable. The effect of White Widow marijuana is intense. It starts in the head and evolves into a relaxing body-stone. The White Widow strain gives you a cerebral, constant and strong head high.

19% – 25% THC ensures that you can lie back and relax, while taking pleasure in an intense mental buzz.

White Widow seeds are hybrids with a 60 / 40 – indica / sativa ratio. They develop crystallized buds and the flowers have a frost-like appearance.

With CBD levels of between 0.20 – 1%, White Widow marijuana is also a preferred choice as a medicinal strain.

White Widow seeds are relatively easy to grow. Growers like this strain for its simple characteristics. Feminized White Widow seeds develop into compact plants (height of 2½ to 4″) that typically provide average-yields at harvest time. Growing time is about 60 days.

White Widow strain infographic

Here’s an infographic of White Widow seeds that gives you a nice overview of the White Widow strain.

White Widow marijuana growing information

White Widow seeds are a good choice for marijuana growers because of their adaptability and simple features.

The White Widow strain is best suited to indoor growing, but can also thrive outdoors in hotter regions that have a lot of sunshine. The strain will even adapt well to cooler climates.

The White Widow strain is hardy and generally fairly disease resistant. It resists most molds and bugs. If you get the basic growing conditions right, White Widow seeds should grow successfully without any issues.

The flowering period of the White Widow strain is approximately 60 days (8 weeks). If you let it grow for an additional 2 weeks, you will achieve the frosty-snowy look that the stain is famous for. If you do this, remember to shorten the light cycle from 12 to 8 hours daily.

White Widow marijuana plants are compact and reach a height of 2 ½ to 4 feet.

Both the Sea of Green and Screen of Green methods have proved successful for indoor growing. White Widow marijuana will thrive using either soil or hydroponic growing techniques.

You can expect yields of about 20 to 24 ounces/m². Compared to other marijuana strains this is pretty “average”.

When growing outdoors, keep in mind that White Widow marijuana requires warm temperatures of 65-80 degrees F and plenty of direct sunlight. Outdoor White Widow marijuana grows typically yield 21-25 ounces per plant.

White Widow marijuana origins

The White Widow strain is a hybrid that derives from about 60% indica and 40% sativa marijuana.

White Widow marijuana originated in the Netherlands during the 1990s. There is uncertainty about its exact beginnings, but most experts believe it is either a cross between South American sativa and South Indian indica, or South Indian indica and Brazilian sativa.

White Widow marijuana has developed into a sought-after medical marijuana strain. Strains like Blue Widow, White Rhino, and White Russian derive from the White Widow strain.

White Widow marijuana is a favorite in Dutch coffee shops and became quite notorious by the TV program, Weeds, and its popularity among rap enthusiasts.

White Widow marijuana effects

THC levels of 19-25%, make White Widow marijuana one of the strongest and most potent strains available.

White Widow marijuana gives you a relaxed, but energized, feeling. It puts you in a euphoric state in which you can actually function quite normally, but with heightened levels of creativity and enthusiasm.

You can expect to become more sociable, and will enjoy conversing more than you normally do.

White Widow marijuana is perfect if you need to shrug off lethargy and boost your energy. This strain gives you a wonderful happy feeling, and has a perfect balance between relaxed and alive. It is a smooth and very enjoyable high.

Possible adverse effects of White Widow marijuana

The possible adverse effects of White Widow marijuana are relatively gentle.The most common are dry mouth, dry eyes and dehydration. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated.

Some White Widow marijuana users have reported slight anxiety, paranoia, headaches and dizziness, but these are rare, and probably result from over-consumption.

Flavor and aroma of White Widow marijuana

The White Widow strain gets its name from the snowy crystal that cover the flowers. The buds appear to be sugar-coated and this is also what they smell like. You can detect a sugary aroma combined with a smoky one. The intense and pungent smell is both earthy and spicy, with perhaps a hint of citrus and pepper.

White Widow marijuana has a flavor to match its aroma. The mixture of flavors is complex, but very pleasant. It is a mix of woody pine and sweet tangy fruit. The aftertaste is a little lemony, but definitely sugary.

Medical uses of White Widow marijuana

This strain has proved very effective as a medical marijuana strain. It is used to treat numerous short and long-term conditions, including:

• ADD and ADHD
• Anxiety
• Arthritis
• Aches and pains
• Depression
• Insomnia and sleep-related disordes
• Mood disorders
• PMS
• PTSD
• Stress.

Where to buy White Widow marijuana

You can buy White Widow marijuana at any of our recommended marijuana seed banks:

ILGM marijuana seed bank

ILGM state that their White Widow feminized seeds will grow into plants that bring you a powerful burst of energy and euphoria that kicks in immediately. These cannabis seeds grow into crystalized buds full of resin. With 60% indica and 40% sativa, this strain will you feeling conversational and creative.

Seedsman marijuana seed bank

Royal Queen’s White Widow  sold by Seedsman won 1st Prize in the Cannabis Cup in 2012. Despite its famous potency this is a White Widow strain is suitable for first-time marijuana growers and requires no special skill-set.

 

MSNL marijuana seed bank

MSNL says their White Widow is the most rewarded variety of recent years in Holland. The plants are white with THC-glands, even on the big parts of the fan leaves. A very soft smoke and great high.

White Widow marijuana customer reviews

The White Widow strain has received great reviews on ILGM. 87% of 508 users give the strain a 5 star rating. Here is what a few happy customers had to say: