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.
Gelato
HybridTHC 19–25%
Sometimes called "Larry Bird", Gelato is an indica-dominant Bay Area native that was created when Cookie Farm Genetics blended Thin Mint GSC with Sunset Sherbet.
Gelato's chunky, trichome-covered forest green buds are said to be powerfully high in THC levels, and each of these flowers is adorned with a few short auburn pistils.
Patients who try Gelato describe this strain as heavily physically relaxing, though this strain leaves its users minds relatively clear and able to work on creative personal projects.
If you expected Gelato to have a yummy taste you would be right, as this strain is remarkably sweet, boasting flavors of ripened berries and sherbet complemented by the strain's refreshing mint aroma.
Do-Si-Dos
HybridTHC 19–30%
Getting to Know the Strain
Do-Si-Dos is an indica-dominant hybrid that resulted when Girl Scout Cookies was bred with Face/Off OG. It is considered a 50 percent hybrid.
Do-Si-Dos has tested above 29 percent THC, so you can be sure that this will be a potent medication. The average is usually between 19-30 percent. In contrast, the CBD content is almost zero, something to keep in mind.
Appearance
This strain's buds are stupendously colorful, with calyxes in hues of deep eggplant and sage of forest green and a host of rusty orange pistils, all coated with the dust of chunky white trichomes. That deep eggplant purple is not always present in the leaves. It arises when anthocyanins, a type of pigment found in the strain's genetics, are activated by the cold as they grow.
The buds themselves are small, sticking together in small clusters that resemble popcorn. As expected from a strain with indica roots, Do-Si-Dos has dense flower structures, including small leaves that tightly curl inward toward the central stems.
Effects
Do-Si-Dos delivers a completely sedative effect that soothes the body while uplifting the mind. Most people experience happiness, sleepiness, and sedation when smoking Do-Si-Dos.
Its relaxing effects may relieve some aspects of insomnia, chronic pain conditions like arthritis and migraines as well as anxiety, nausea, and stress. Those using medical cannabis can appreciate the analgesic effects on pain and aches, which work on chronic or temporary conditions. You may experience relief on conditions such as lupus, arthritis, or injuries. The anti-inflammatory properties of Do-Si-Dos can help with nausea and headaches. The calming effects can help provide temporary relief from depression and stress.
The effects of Do-Si-Dos tend to last longer than the typical marijuana strain. You will likely notice an increase in your cerebral functioning at the same time that your upper face starts to tingle.
Smoking Do-Si-Dos can help your thoughts flow and assist with your concentration on analytical or task-based work. It is also great for creativity, especially when brainstorming. You will not feel too buzzed thanks to the calming body high that occurs simultaneously.
Those who smoke this strain typically notice progressive relaxation spreading throughout their core and limbs. This is great for relaxing with music or a drink. The vibe from Do-So-Dos can also be social, leading to laughs and great conversation.
Because Do-Si-Dos provides physical and mental stimulation simultaneously, many smokers appreciate its effect during activities that require full-body coordination. This may include dancing or exercising. In certain settings, it even applies to sex.
Keep in mind that as you increase the dosage or the "high" advances further, there is an increased risk of couch lock. The way that Do-Si-Dos ends in immobilizing calm makes it ideal for smoking in the early evening or late afternoon when you will not have any commitments after the "high" advances to the couch lock stage.
Aroma and Flavor
This strain gives off a pungent earthy aroma that tastes like a tray of sweet, fresh-baked cookies. The smell from the flowers is overly sweet, almost to the point of fermentation. That earthy aroma comes up in undertones. When you grind the buds, you will notice some of the skunk smell that Do-Si-Dos inherits from its OG Kush lineage.
When you combust Do-Si-Dos, expect an acrid, harsh smoke. The smoke tastes skunky yet fruity when you exhale. Discreetness and Do-Si-Dos do not usually go together as the pungency of this strain can travel far.
Other Useful Information
Those familiar with Do-Si-Dos say that the best time to use it will be the afternoon. This way, you will not find yourself couch-locked with important things to do.
You should consider using a different strain of marijuana if you have a low THC tolerance or are prone to paranoia or panic. This is a result of the recursive thinking inspired in the early stages of the Do-Si-Dos "high."
Purple Urkle
HybridAllegedly, Purple Urkle is a northern Californian indica-dominant strain thought to be a phenotype of Granddaddy Purple or Mendocino Purps.
A strain that has quickly become a modern classic, expect Purple Urkle buds to have a fruity scent and a similarly sweet grape and berry candy flavor.
Purple Urkle's effects are said to be both euphoric and exceedingly relaxing, which makes this strain useful for patients who are suffering from insomnia.
Flowers of Purple Urkel are large, fluffy, and almost always deep eggplant in hue, and each bud has a coating of sparkling trichomes and deep orange pistils.
Ice Cream
HybridParadise 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.
Romulan
HybridTHC 20–20%
Named after an alien race from Star Trek, the indica-dominant cannabis strain Romulan a surprisingly cerebral bud with uplifting effects.
Romulan's flowers are oversized, very irregularly-shaped, and each mossy lime green flower is covered with a coat of trichomes and bright orange pistils.
Cannabis patients report Romulan's effects bring a relaxing, sedating physical buzz, and the strains cerebral high is well-regarded as exceedingly uplifting.
A skunky, earthy scent wafts from Romulan's flowers, and when this strain is smoked it takes on a more mild, sweet flavor that is surprisingly pleasant.
Tutankhamon
HybridOften called by its nickname King Tut, Tutankhamon is a potent sativa-dominant strain descended from AK-47 that was created by Pyramid Seeds.
Aromas of Tutankhamon tend to be floral and pungent, and the flavor of this strain expands its sweet lavender flavor.
Cone-shaped flowers of Tutankhamon tend to be a lightened pine green hue, that is somewhat covered by the strain's layer of light trichomes and orange pistils.
Fans of Tutankhamon note that this strain has a very physical high that tends to be truly stimulating, meanwhile, the cerebral side of this strain brings focus and mellow euphoria.
Anesthesia
SativaA strain famous for its ability to relieve pain, Anesthesia is an indica-dominant hybrid of Afghan Skunk and Herojuana.
This strain is known for its sedative full-body feel that leads into a deeply relaxing sleep, as well as its calming head effect that relieves mental distress.
This bud is a great treatment for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, inflammation, muscle spasms and aches, as well as many sleeping disorders.