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Cannabis Strain Review: White Widow

a.k.a. Whitewidow
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 76% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Happy
57%
Uplifted
50%
Creative
48%
Euphoric
46%
Deeply Relaxing
41%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
31%
Dry Eyes
19%
Headache
10%
Dizzy
9%
The Scaries
5%

White Widow has an ASHI score of 10 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 19 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. White Widow won 35 awards in categories like Hydro in places like Canada. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 76% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
3 Hydro Highlife Cup
3 Bio - Coffeeshops Highlife Cup
3 Hydro Highlife Cup
3 Bio - Growshops Highlife Cup
1 Bio - Growshops Highlife Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Uplifted, Creative, Euphoric, Deeply Relaxing effects of White Widow produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. White 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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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 Widow's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene 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 White Widow that includes: Earthy, Woody, Pungent, Sweet and Sugary, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Oooh, that smell! Can't you smell that smell? White Widow has an aroma profile of Sweet, Pungent, Fruity, Spicy and Pine.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
12 - 25%
CBD
0 - 1%
CBN
0.26 - 1%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

White Widow presents Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Ocimene terpenes. The average THC level is 12 - 25%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 1%. CBN levels should be around 0.26 - 1%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors sunny but also suitable for colder climates Easy

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
End of October 2.5 m 21oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8 to 9 weeks 2.5 m 18oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow White Widow is known for being easy. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 2.5 m height to be with a yield of 18oz/ m2 in about 8 to 9 weeks. Outdoors, White Widow should harvest around End of October you can expect 2.5 m height and 21oz/ plant yield.

White Widow shares genetics with South American Sativa and South Indian Indica .

the recipes

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