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.
Northern Lights
Indica-domTHC 18–29%
One of the most beloved strains of all time, Northern Lights is an indica-dominant cross of Thai and Afghani strains known for its euphoric effects and its resinous flowers. This strain's THC potency has been proven to reach levels as high as 29%, making this pine-scented strain one of the most potent buds available. Northern Lights effects are known to be particularly uplifting, but alongside that happy, creative head high is an intense body buzz that completely relaxes and sedates anyone who uses this strain. Expect flowers of Northern Lights to be extremely large, each fluffy mint green flower encased in a shimmering fur of trichomes and lemon yellow pistils.
Amnesia Haze
Sativa-domTHC 20–20%
Bred from a Laotian sativa, a Jamaican sativa, and the Afghani Hawaiian (an indica-dominant hybrid), Amnesia Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain that is a great all day medication. Patients who use this strain report an uplifting euphoric high with a very energetic buzz. This strain is high in Linalool, a terpene (commonly known as the aroma and flavor of Lavender) that is a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic, making this strain great for relieving pain. This strain usually tests around 20% THC with very little CBD, and can be useful for patients dealing with chronic pain conditions, anxiety, depression, and migraines.
Jack Herer
SativaTHC 25–25%
A classic sativa, Jack Herer is a famously potent strain that was originally named in honor of the famous author and activist of the same name. Patients who have experience with this world-famous strain say that Jack Herer offers one of the most motivating and euphoric highs, as it brings a rush of physical and mental energy to their patients while melting away stress and pain. THC potency of Jack Herer's buds has been recorded as high as 25%, making it one of the most potent sativas; the smell this strain's flowers give off is like a bowl of ripe grapefruits, lemons, and oranges, mixed with a fresh aroma of foresty pine. The buds themselves are a beautiful emerald green color, these chunky calyxes have patches of neon orange pistils nestled between them, and over each bud is a dewy layer of trichomes.
Super Skunk
Indica-domA heavily indica-dominant hybrid strain composed of the genetics from Afghani and Skunk #1, Sensi Seeds was the creator of the skunky strain Super Skunk. Much like its parents, Super Skunk has become a very popular strain due to the dense, large, deep green flowers it creates, each of which is decorated with neon orange pistils and a glittering layer of trichomes. Super Skunk's flowers do give off a pungent, skunky aroma, but if you smoke or vaporize Super Skunk you're likely to enjoy its mild, sweet flavor. Cannabis lovers who have tried this hybrid strain have described it as uplifting, stimulating, and yet pleasantly relaxing.
Big Bud
Indica-domTHC 25–25%
Big Bud is an indica-dominant strain developed to produce huge buds with as few leaves as possible, and it delivers on that front incredibly due to its esteemed parents Afghani and Skunk #1. Its nugs are large and dense, a dark olive green in color with fiery red pistils and a coat of snow-white trichomes. This strain is popular for growers and breeders who are looking to produce a high yield of product that has a high potency, as Big Bud generally tests around 25% THC. Effects of this strain are said to be primarily body-focused, leaving its users fully relaxed and sedated while also notably euphoric, making this strain perfect for evening and weekend use.
NYC Diesel
Sativa-domSoma Sacred Seeds introduced the world to NYC Diesel, a mostly sativa strain that blends a Hawaiian and Afghani hybrid with Sour Diesel Genetics. NYC Diesel's buds tend to be particularly fluffy and olive green in color, their trichome-covered calyxes interrupted by thick peach pistils. Expect NYC Diesel's effects to deliver uplifting head effects that induce a creative buzz and deliver powerful physical relief. As one might expect, NYC Diesel buds smell an awful lot like earthy, sour diesel, and their taste is shockingly sweet with a punch of sour grapefruit flavor.
Silver Haze
Sativa-domSilver Haze is a peppy sativa-dominant hybrid that combines Northern Lights and Silver Haze that was originally developed by Sensi Seeds. Flowers of Silver Haze are a sage green hue that is almost completely obscured by sparkling silver trichomes, their light peach-colored pistils interspersed between small fluffy calyxes. Cannabis enthusiasts are known for their stimulating, energetic effects, as it brings an uplifting high that brings a creative sense of focused. Silver Haze's beautiful flowers have a hash-like, earthy pungency, and their flavor brings is simultaneously sweet and spicy, with notes of blackberry, blueberry, and grape.
Lowryder
HybridJoint Doctor Seeds developed the hybrid of Northern Lights #1 and William's Wonder, Lowryder, to have a short stature, making it a fantastic choice for cannabis patients looking to grow discretely. Patients have found that Lowryder's high is mostly cerebral, inducing an energetic creative effect that invigorates mind and body, making this strain perfect for daytime use. Flowers of Lowryder are long, desaturated green, and quite fluffy, each flower covered in a glistening dew of potent trichomes and a few light orange hairs. Generally, the scent of Lowryder is pungent and earthy, but underneath its aroma is a rich buttery flavor that is mixed with bright sweetened citrus.
Blue Power
HybridBlue Power is the name of two strains that greatly differ in genetics and effect. The first variation of this strain is Sin City's signature bud, an indica-dominant combination of The White, Blue Moonshine, Master Kush, and Sour Double. This bud delivers a supremely uplifting and soothing full-body effect, and has a very clear lemon and berry aroma. The other variation on Blue Power is the Vision Seeds hybrid that is regarded as more uplifting and motivating than its twin.