Black Widow
Black Widow
Also known as: White Widow
What is the Black Widow strain?
Black Widow is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 28.0% THC, known for its euphoric effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.
Black Widow is one of the most infamous cannabis strains that has won numerous awards since 1994, including the High Times Cannabis Cup in 1995, and has acquired acclaim from most corners of the globe. The strain was bred by combining a South Indian indica and a Brazilian sativa, making it a hybrid that tends to be slightly indica dominant, with a composition of approximately 70% sativa and 30% indica according to some sources. Black Widow is considered a daughter strain to White Widow, originally bred by Mr. Nice Seeds, and is a phenotype of the original White Widow with the same genetics but different physical characteristics. When the original breeder Shantibaba left Green House Seeds and founded Mr. Nice Seeds, he took the original Brazilian sativa mother and South Indian indica father genetics with him, renaming the strain Black Widow to distinguish it from other White Widow variants being sold by other companies. Black Widow produces not only potent but large buds as well, with flowers that are typically bright green with purple highlights and bright reddish-orange hairs. The buds are rock hard, soaked in resin and often have a crystalline sheen due to the amount of trichomes, almost looking like they came from the moon and are excessively covered with resinous trichomes.
What are the effects of Black Widow?
What are the medical benefits of Black Widow?
- Users report relief from muscle spasms
- May help with depression
- Often used for pain management
- May stimulate appetite
- Users report stress relief
- May help with chronic pain
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Black Widow?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 😨 Paranoia
- 😰 Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible paranoia in high doses
- Potential anxiety
- Possible dizziness
- May cause headaches
How do you grow Black Widow?
Black Widow is a relatively easy-to-grow strain, known for its resistance to pests and pathogens, making it an excellent choice for beginners and naturally resistant to molds, mildew, and pests. The strain can be cultivated indoors, outdoors and in greenhouses with a flowering time of approximately 8-10 weeks indoors. In the northern hemisphere, expect harvest around September/October, and in the southern hemisphere from the end of March to April. Black Widow does well both indoors and outdoors, but will grow significantly taller outdoors, however it typically has better yields in an indoor setting. Plants usually grow to 3 feet indoors and might grow as tall as 6 feet in an open space, with a Christmas-tree shape with broad leaves and long sticky buds. Indoor growers can expect an average yield of 12-16oz/m² (350-450g/m²) and outdoor plants can produce 11-14oz/plant (300-400g/plant). Plants respond well to SOG/SCROG setups.
How should you use Black Widow?
Black Widow is a hybrid strain with 28.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As a hybrid, it offers versatility for both daytime and evening use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 28.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Black Widow?
What strains were bred from Black Widow? (8)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Black Widow make you feel?
Black Widow is a hybrid strain that primarily produces euphoric effects, followed by happy. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 28.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Black Widow good for medical use?
Black Widow has been reported by users for users report relief from muscle spasms, may help with depression, often used for pain management, may stimulate appetite, users report stress relief, may help with chronic pain. As a hybrid, it offers a balanced profile that may work throughout the day.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Black Widow?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, paranoia, anxiety, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible paranoia in high doses, potential anxiety, possible dizziness, may cause headaches when using Black Widow. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Black Widow taste and smell like?
Black Widow features a flavor profile of citrus, earthy, floral, fruity, pine, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Pinene and Limonene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Black Widow?
Black Widow is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 28.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Pinene and Limonene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
Terpene Research
Cannabinoid Information
Cannabis Regulations & Safety
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