Black Widow

Cannabis Strain Review: Black Widow

a.k.a. x line black widow
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 65% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
90%
Euphoric
80%
Happy
80%
Uplifted
70%
Focused
60%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
40%
Dry Eyes
20%
The Scaries
20%
Dizzy
20%

Black Widow has an ASHI score of 3 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 27 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Black Widow won 3 awards in categories like Hydro in places like the Netherlands. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 65% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Pre-roll Oregon Cannabis Growers Fair
2 Best Pre-roll Dope Cup Oregon
1 Hydro - Coffeeshops Highlife Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifted and Focused effects of Black Widow produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Black Widow has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain, and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Black Widow's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Camphene and Ocimene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Black Widow that includes: Sweet, Woody, Chemical and Nutty, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Black Widow has an aroma profile of Spicy, Pine, Sweet, Pungent and Fruity.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 28%
CBD
0.1 - 0.73%
CBN
0.1 - 0.17%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Black Widow presents Caryophyllene, Camphene and Ocimene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 28%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.1 - 0.73%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Easy to grow

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
End of September/October Medium 300-400g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Medium 350-450g/m

The difficulty to grow Black Widow is known for being easy to grow. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 350-450g/m in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Black Widow should harvest around End of September/October you can expect medium height and 300-400g/plant yield.

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Black Widow shares genetics with Brazilian Sativa and South Indian Indica.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Black Widow. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Black Widow after a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

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