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Cannabis Strain Review: White Lightning

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 51% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
86%
Happy
84%
Talkative
60%
Euphoric
52%
Creative
31%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
29%
Dry Eyes
18%
Dizzy
9%
The Scaries
4%

White Lightning has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 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. The genetic blend of this strain is 51% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Talkative, Euphoric and Creative effects of White Lightning produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. White Lightning has been reported by users as being used for Stress, Depression, Pain, Loss Of Appetite and Insomnia.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

White Lightning's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Humulene, Ocimene and Linalool. 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 White Lightning that includes: Sweet, Woody, Fruity and Berry, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! White Lightning has an aroma profile of Sweet, Skunky, Earthy, Fruity and Floral.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 24%
CBD
0.25%
CBN
0.06 - 0.16%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

White Lightning presents Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Humulene, Ocimene and Linalool terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 24%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.25%.

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

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
late September to early October 3 to 4 feet 18 oz or more per plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks 3 to 4 feet 14 to 18 oz per square meter

The difficulty to grow White Lightning is known for being some experience needed. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 3 to 4 feet height to be with a yield of 14 to 18 oz per square meter in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, White Lightning should harvest around late September to early October you can expect 3 to 4 feet height and 18 oz or more per plant yield.

White Lightning shares genetics with White Widow and Northern Lights No. 5.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from White Lightning. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try White Lightningbefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain