White Widow

Hybrid ClassicPopularBeginner Friendly
Green House Seeds (Arjan Roskam and Shantibaba)
Netherlands, 1994
★★★★½
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White Widow was first bred in the Netherlands in 1994 by Green House Seeds through crossing a Brazilian sativa landrace with a resin-rich South Indian indica. It quickly gained international fame after winning the 1995 High Times Cannabis Cup and became a staple in Amsterdam coffee shops. Its unprecedented resin production and balanced effects helped popularize modern hybrid strains worldwide and inspired an entire family of 'White' varieties including White Rhino, White Russian, and Moby Dick.

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💊 Cannabinoids
THC21.5%
CBD1%
✨ Effect Profile
🌡️ Terpenes
👃 Aroma & Flavor

Aroma: Pungent, earthy-woody with pine forest notes, spicy/peppery kick, herbal sweetness, and subtle citrus

SweetPineCitrusSpicyHerbalWoody
⚕️ Medical & Side Effects
May help with
Stress relief Depression Anxiety Chronic pain Muscle aches PTSD Headaches Fatigue
Possible side effects
Dry mouth Dry eyes Dizziness (if overconsumed) Anxiety (for beginners or high doses)
🧬 Genetics
BreederGreen House Seeds (Arjan Roskam and Shantibaba)
OriginNetherlands, 1994
Parent strains
Brazilian Sativa landrace South Indian Indica landrace
💡 Fun Facts
  • The name 'White Widow' comes from the thick blanket of white trichomes that coat its buds, resembling a frosty white widow spider.
  • It won the 1995 High Times Cannabis Cup just one year after its release, cementing its legendary status.
  • White Widow sparked the 'White' strain family (White Rhino, White Russian) and set new standards for high-THC, sticky-icky buds in the 1990s.
  • It has appeared in pop culture including the TV show Weeds and numerous hip-hop lyrics.
  • Its extreme resin production makes it a favorite for making hash, concentrates, and extracts.
🏆 Awards
1995
High Times Cannabis Cup
Overall Cannabis Cup & Bio Category — 1st Place
1996
High Times Cannabis Cup
Nederhash — 1st Place
🔗 Similar Strains
White Rhino Indica-dominant Hybrid
White Widow x North American Indica / Afghan
Heavy trichome coverage, powerful relaxing effects, excellent for pain relief and hash production.
White Russian Indica-dominant Hybrid
White Widow x AK-47
Same White family resin production, stronger body effect, potent and long-lasting.
Moby Dick Sativa-dominant Hybrid
White Widow x Haze
White Widow offspring — high energy, piney-earthy notes, creative uplift.
🌱 Growing Info
DifficultyBeginner-friendly
Flowering8-9 weeks (indoor)
Outdoor harvestEarly October
Indoor yield16-20 oz/m² (567 g/m²)
Outdoor yieldUp to 20-25 oz (709 g) per plant
Height3-4 ft indoor / up to 6 ft outdoor
ClimateMediterranean or continental climates; handles cooler temperatures well
Seed price±€12 / 5 seeds (€)
Price noteBudget Dutch legend
Dense, bright green buds blanketed in a thick layer of white trichomes (crystals), giving a frosty look; vivid orange pistils beneath the white resin
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