Over the years, literally thousands of marijuana strains have been discovered, bred and smoked. No strain is quite possibly more famous, more legendary, than White Widow. The origin of this strain remains a controversy to this day, though we can guarantee the original White Widow is a Dutch classic, grown for the first time right here in the Netherlands.
At Royal Queen Seeds, our skilled breeders created our own version of this classic using White Widow S1 genetics. Our variety features a perfect genetic balance of 50% indica and 50% sativa. She sits right in the middle of the spectrum and offers the best of both worlds.
Although the exact origin of the strain is shrouded in mystery, we can guarantee the original White Widow is a Dutch classic, grown for the first time in the Netherlands.
The original White Widow was created when a sativa landrace from Brazil was pollinated by an indica hybrid from southern India. According to legend, WW was the result of years of selecting and breeding in the mountains of Kerala to produce resin-rich marijuana plants.
Since the original release back in the ‘90s, White Widow seeds have been dispersed around the globe, which has led to numerous variants on the original strain. Now, most reputable seedbanks will feature a version of WW, with RQS being no exception.
Our White Widow feminized grows to about 1m tall indoors, reaching up to 2m outside. It needs lots of light, but can be grown in colder climates such as France, the UK, and the Netherlands. Grown inside, it can yield 450–500g/m² under a 600W light. Outdoors, growers can harvest between 550–600g/plant. Although this cultivar will perform better in warm climates, it still provides excellent results in northern European climates.
White Widow finishes flowering after 8-10 weeks, requiring little maintenance. This is the perfect plant for first-time growers. Such characteristics also make this plant a great option for SOG and ScrOG operations.
She’ll produce a large central cola when left untrained. Although pretty and impressive, you’ll get better results with a bit of training. Top each plant during the early vegetative phase and use LST and defoliation to produce an abundance of bud sites and an open and aerated canopy.
The effects from smoking White Widow are consistent with that of the best sativa-dominant plants, offering users a steller, almost psychedelic high. Smokers will feel this in their head, with a cerebral wave washing over them. The flavour is clean and pine-fresh, with a hint of citrus on the exhale, making for an invigorating and tasty smoke experience. White Widow feminized by RQS isn’t just another WW variety; it offers old-school genetics in a next-gen experience that you won’t soon forget.
These effects make White Widow an ideal smoke during busy days and creative projects. Her stimulating high sparks enough enthusiasm and motivation to keep you engaged in the creative process for much longer than usual.
Her dense buds produce high levels of the terpenes myrcene, pinene, and caryophyllene. These aromatic molecules converge to create a flavour profile defined by notes of spice, earthiness, and pepper. White Widow goes down particularly well in savoury edibles, where her pungency comes to the fore.
- Strain Type: Feminized
- THC: 19%
- CBD: Low
- Yield Indoor : 450 - 500 gr/m2
- Yield Outdoor: 550 - 600 gr/plant
- Height Indoor: 60 - 100 cm
- Height Outdoor: 150 - 190 cm
- Flowering time: 8 - 10 weeks
- Harvest Month: Early October
- Genetic Background: White Widow S1
- Type: Sativa 50% Indica 50%
- Effect: Powerful , Stoned
- Climate: Long Summers
- Flavor: Earthy, Pepper, Pine
Strain FAQ
Why is creating a 50/50 Indica/Sativa cannabis strain so difficult?
Getting the right 50/50 blend is like walking a tightrope! Breeders carefully cross and recross generations of plants to lock down the proper qualities. Creating a constant Indica-Sativa blend in their offspring can take years of painstaking devotion!
Do greenhouse conditions affect the terpenes in cannabis?
Due to the controlled environment, legal greenhouse-grown cannabis plants are said to be optimal for terpene creation. These aromatic molecules give cannabis its particular aromas and flavours, and greenhouse factors like temperature and humidity are said to boost terpene levels.
What genealogy do many white strains share?
Many white strains are derived from White Widow, a 1990s Dutch hybrid. White Widow set the high potency and effects profile criteria for numerous white strains, affecting the genetics of many hybrids.
Why do some cannabis strains smell piney?
Alpha-pinene, present in pine trees, gives forests their pleasant scent. Alpha-pinene gives cannabis its pine-like scent and other qualities.
As days shorten, how do these strains manage light efficiency?
They maximise light during late summer and early autumn's shorter days. This is said to allow them to produce high yields even as daylight decreases.
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