White Widow
Indica-domTHC 20–20%
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Ice Cream
Indica-domParadise Seeds' indica-dominant strain Ice Cream is a sweet-tasting bud that produces a notoriously happy head effect. Those lucky patients who have tried Ice Cream say this strain's effects are like a roller coaster ride, uplifting its user with a creative, happy, giggly head high while making your body feel like it's floating in zero gravity. The light grass-green flowers of Ice Cream are completely covered in an icy dew of trichomes and tipped with bundles of brownish pistils. Ice Cream got its name from its delicious, creamy taste, as it blends together creamy vanilla, sweet peanut butter, and chocolate flavors into one of the most incredible cannabis flavors in the world.
White Berry
Indica-domTHC 18–21%
Sometimes called Berry White or Blue Widow, White Berry is a predominantly indica hybrid of DJ Short Blueberry and White Widow known for its relaxing, full-body high. White Berry's buds are incredibly frosty due to the thick cloak of trichomes that coat each flower of this strain, and underneath these trichomes are blood red trichomes and fluffy olive green calyxes. Fragrances of white berry tend to be sweet, sour, and overall fruity, which makes a lot of sense when you taste this strain's distinctly sweet blueberry and apple flavor. Fans of this cannabis strain report that its high is absolutely euphoric, relaxing, and tends to induce creativity, but its effects can be overwhelming for new cannabis patients or those with a low tolerance for THC.
Dutch Dragon
SativaTHC 15–20.5%
Paradise Seeds developed Dutch Dragon to be a gigantic, fiery sativa strain. This strain is descended from African landrace sativa strains and is well loved for its tendency to grow up to nine feet tall produce a high yield of big, fluffy flowers. Desired for her relaxing body buzz and the calm, happy head high that she produces, it's no wonder Dutch Dragon's buds have been shown to test over 20% THC. Lumpy, chunky, gigantic buds from this plant are said to have a bright aroma of tangerines and lemons.
Opium
HybridParadise Seeds created Opium, an award-winning hybrid strain that is said to provide a focused, uplifting cerebral buzz. Expect Opium's effects to be mellow and relaxing, delivering cerebral, euphoric effects that give this strain it's surprisingly functional and focused buzz. Cannabis patients who have encountered this strain describe it's scent as earthy and musky, and when smoked this strain tends to take on a sweet honey and cream flavor. This strain's buds are large, light green, and very fluffy, and each one is coated in shimmering trichomes and patches of red pistils.