Auto White Widow by 00 Seeds Bank
White Widow × Cannabis ruderalis
Auto White Widow by 00 Seeds Bank is an autoflowering hybrid that honors the classic White Widow lineage. By crossing White Widow with Cannabis ruderalis, breeders created a compact, fast-flowering plant that maintains the original's resinous quality and balanced effects. This cultivar offers a predictable and accessible experience for both growers and consumers.
Appearance
This cultivar is recognized for its woody, resinous structure, featuring abundant bud sites and symmetrical branching, often with a prominent central cola. The plants typically reach heights between 60-100 cm indoors and 80-130 cm outdoors. A hallmark trait is the dense trichome coverage, giving sugar leaves a frosted appearance, while pistils may exhibit a bright orange hue, especially in cooler conditions.
Internodal spacing is generally short to medium, supporting compact, dense flowers. The calyx-to-leaf ratio is favorable, which simplifies the trimming process and contributes to an appealing final product.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Auto White Widow is intense and pungent, characterized by a blend of sweet and spicy notes that develop early in the flowering stage. Common descriptors include peppery spice, pine, and a fresh herbal scent, sometimes leaning towards eucalyptus or mint. As the buds cure, a deeper woody undertone often emerges, adding complexity.
Upon consumption, the flavor typically presents a clean, piney freshness with underlying sweetness. The mid-palate often reveals peppery spice and herbal tones, while the exhale can be woody and slightly earthy, with occasional hints of citrus or cedar. This translates consistently from aroma to palate.
Effects
Auto White Widow delivers a well-rounded hybrid experience that balances mental clarity with physical relaxation. Consumers often report an energetic uplift combined with a soothing body sensation, avoiding extreme effects.
The strain is noted for providing a balanced high that can be suitable for various times of day, offering a dependable and consistent experience.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
Auto White Widow is primarily a THC-dominant strain, with potency levels typically reported between 16% and 22% THC under optimal growing conditions. While some exceptional phenotypes may achieve higher concentrations, these results are not guaranteed.
The terpene profile is known to include compounds such as Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Pinene, Humulene, and Ocimene. These contribute to the strain's characteristic aroma and flavor profile, including notes of citrus, earth, herbs, lemon, mint, orange, pepper, and pine.
Growing
This autoflowering strain is considered accessible for both beginner and experienced cultivators due to its speed and predictability. It performs well in various mediums, including soil, coco, and hydroponic systems. The plant's structure is amenable to low-stress training techniques.
Auto White Widow typically finishes its lifecycle within 10-11 weeks from germination, with harvests often occurring around day 70-80. Its autoflowering nature means it flowers automatically, independent of light cycles, making it suitable for growers without photoperiod control or those seeking multiple harvests per season.
Origins & Lineage
Auto White Widow by 00 Seeds Bank is an autoflowering version of the classic White Widow. Its lineage combines the original White Widow, which is historically believed to have a genetic makeup derived from Brazilian and South Indian landraces, with Cannabis ruderalis genetics.
The incorporation of ruderalis provides the autoflowering trait, enabling the plant to flower automatically. This results in a hybrid composition that is often described as balanced, with approximately 50-60% indica, 30-40% sativa, and 10-20% ruderalis influence. This blend contributes to the strain's compact size, fast flowering time, and balanced effects.