White Widow
HybridTHC 20–20%
Getting to Know the Strain
One of the most popular cannabis strains in the world, White Widow is a balanced blend of a South Indian Indica strain and a Brazilian Sativa Landrace strain. The strain comes out to about 60 percent sativa. It was bred for a high trichome count, making it very popular for hash production.
Expect an average THC content from White Widow, as THC concentration has been measured at up to 20 percent, but some phenotypes have a stronger THC composition. The CBD content is very low to almost zero.
Appearance
Each of White Widow's beautiful succulent green buds is encased in a white frost of sticky, potent trichomes and tucked in between the strain's bulbous buds are patches of neon orange pistils. You will notice that the leaves are gorgeous spring green and have minimal visible pistils.
White Widow is perhaps best known for its incredible resin production, which is easily described as off the charts. The buds are chunky, appearing slightly tapered and conical. The bud structure of White Widow's flowers looks more like its sativa roots than indica. This comes through in the fluffy, loose texture that is sticky yet easy to break up.
As mentioned, the trichomes are a defining trait of White Widow plants. Successfully grown strains will have the buds fully covered in the long-stalked trichomes. This provides the strain with the whitish-gray appearance that led to the "White" in its name.
Effects
White Widow's high can be energetic or relaxing depending on many factors, but nearly all who have tried this powerful hybrid note that it brings an uplifted and somewhat dizzying head "high." Expect energy and euphoria when you consume White Widow. You may also experience a cotton mouth, so keep some water nearby.
In terms of medical marijuana applications, White Widow does well at relieving pain from a range of causes, as well as anxiety and nausea.
Aroma and Flavor
Fans of White Widow report that this strain's flowers have a naturally pungent and earthy aroma, and if you choose to smoke this cannabis strain, you will find it has a subtly sweet sandalwood flavor. The scent is ammonia-like and stinging, with some nice earthy pine notes.
When you break the buds off the White Widow, you will get an incense-like odor that is more hash-like. The smoke is smooth and tastes earthy. If you are used to excessively flavored or fruity strains, White Widow may seem to be lacking in flavor. Once you know what to expect, however, the flavor is pleasant.
If you prefer discretion when smoking, keep in mind that White Widow can get very pungent when it is combusted.
What Else to Know About White Widow
The best time of the day to take advantage of White Widow's effects is the morning.
Green House Seeds, a Dutch veteran, produced White Widow back in the 1990s. At the time of its creation, most strains in the underground cannabis market were hybrids like Haze and Northern Lights. Since then, White Widow has made a strong name for itself. It has won multiple awards over the years, starting with the Cannabis Cup from High Times in 1995, making it one of the earliest winners.
If you want to grow White Widow cannabis, you can do so from clones or seeds. The strain can be cultivated inside or outside, thanks to its mold resistance. For the ideal results, however, try to maintain a nearly Mediterranean climate with temperatures of 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
During its vegetative stage, White Widow shows off its indica content. The plant will be wide and bushy, typically staying under six feet tall. If you grow it outside, expect it to flower in early October. Growing indoors leads to flowering in about nine weeks.
Blueberry
IndicaOriginally an indica strain created by legendary American breeder DJ Short, Blueberry is the result of a blend of unknown landrace cannabis strains.
Blueberry was named the Best Indica at the High Times' Cannabis Cup in 2000 for its heavily relaxing, soothing physical high and euphoric cerebral buzz.
Cannabis enthusiasts who have encountered Blueberry say its buds are round, fluffy, and a very light lime green hue that is accented by a halo of shimmering white trichomes and burnt orange pistils.
Blueberry's beautiful buds were named for their fruity fresh blueberry flavor, and they have a similarly sweet, natural aroma.
Durban Poison
SativaTHC 17–27%
Hailing from Durban, South Africa, this purebred sativa strain has been making waves for decades due to its high potency and severely stimulating head effect.
One of the most interesting facets of Durban Poison is its potency in THCV, a psychoactive cannabinoid that suppresses hunger and gives its user a burst of energy.
This strain's dense, sticky buds give off a fragrance of sweet grapes, citrus, and earth and generally have about 17-27% THC.
Durban Poison provides its patient with a particularly stimulating cerebral hit, motivating its user through the focused energy it provides while simultaneously dissolving all traces of pain.
Skunk #1
HybridTHC 25–25%
Skunk #1 is an incredibly popular hybrid strain created by Sacred Seed Company that is rumored to have descended from Colombian Gold, Acapulco Gold, and Afghani parents
The THC potency of Skunk #1 has been recorded as high as 25%, making this skunky strain remarkably potent.
Generally, the effects of Skunk #1 are said to be euphoric, energetic, and creativity-inducing, making this strain ideal for patients who are working on creative projects or medicate during the day.
Expect Skunk #1's chunky flowers to give off a skunky aroma, and their light green, fluffy calyxes are each decorated with sparkling trichomes and patches of brownish pistils.
Power Plant
HybridTHC 13–16%
Developed by Dutch Passion, the sativa-dominant strain Power Plant was descended from South African landrace sativa strains.
Generally, buds of this strain tend to be diminutive in size, but each one is encased in potent trichomes and patches of auburn pistils.
You can generally expect this pungent strain to possess a THC potency of about 13-16%, and the flavor of this bud blends sandalwood and earthy pine flavors with a hint of sugary sweetness.
Power Plant's effects are stimulating, energetic, and extremely uplifting, although some patients find that this strain becomes relaxing if a higher dose is utilized.
Orange Bud
HybridA combination of two Skunk plants, Orange Bud is an indica-dominant strain that was created by Dutch Passion in the 1980s and is said to be an ideal choice for those looking to grow their own medication.
As soon as you see flowers of Orange Bud you will know that this strain got its name from the coat of fiery pistils and golden trichomes that top each forest green bud of this strain.
Orange Bud's effects have been described by many cannabis patients as uplifting, providing those who use it with a focused and creative head effect and an energetic physical buzz.
Expect Orange Bud's scent to be pungent and slightly skunky, but under that bright notes of lemon, orange, and grapefruit give this strain it's intriguing flavor.
Mazar I Sharif
IndicaNamed after the city in Afghanistan with the same name, Mazar I Sharif is a CBD-rich indica strain derived from landrace strains from Afghanistan.
Cannabis patients who have tried this strain report that this strain delivers the typical relaxing indica body buzz, but alongside that is a cerebral effect of uninhibited, creative euphoria.
Flowers of Mazar I Sharif tend to have a deep olive green hue that is obscured by a layer of potent, shimmering trichomes and small patches of neon orange pistils that poke between this strain's tightly packed calyxes.
Mazar I Sharif has a scent that is simultaneously earthy and musky, and the sweet flavor of this bud has notes of soothing lavender, sage, and a hint of black pepper.
Master Kush
HybridCreated by Dutch White Label Seed Company, Master Kush is an extremely popular indica-dominant strain that is probably derived from a combination of Skunk and Hindu Kush.
Master Kush's buds are known to be large, round, and extremely dense, each olive green flower doused with shimmering trichomes and a set of bright auburn pistils.
At first, Master Kush is said to deliver a completely relaxing full-body buzz that leaves the mind uplifted and soaring through a clear, creative high.
Like most kush strains, Master Kush has an earthy pungency with notes of warm spice, and when smoked or vaped this strain will take on a sweeter rich, buttery flavor.