Classic · 1994 – 1995
White Widow
1995 Cannabis Cup winner — the benchmark 'balanced hybrid' template of the 1990s.
- Type
- Hybrid
- Origin
- Amsterdam
- Bred by
- Shantibaba / Green House Seeds (1995)
- Parents
- Brazilian sativa × South Indian indica
History
Shantibaba bred White Widow at Green House Seeds in the mid-1990s using a Brazilian sativa landrace mother and a heavily resinous South Indian indica father.
Sensory & chemical profile
Earthy, woody, hint of citrus. 18–25% THC. Myrcene + caryophyllene + pinene.
UK medical relevance
Periodically catalogued by UK producers as a balanced hybrid; reported for moderate pain with retained daytime function.
Legacy
The benchmark 'balanced hybrid' template; parent of White Russian, Black Widow and many subsequent commercial hybrids.
Notable descendants
- White Russian
- Black Widow
- White Rhino
Patient note
Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.