How to grow Black Widow
Seb's take
Black Widow descends from a Brazilian Sativa and a South Indian Indica, the same lineage behind the whole legendary Widow family. Skunky, piney, and fruity on the nose, she yields well even in poor conditions and delivers a cheerful, calming relaxation at genuinely serious potency. A classic that has earned the name, several times over.
Growing Black Widow: what to expect
Feminized, so you'll not be sexing plants or evicting males. Photoperiod, so veg lasts exactly as long as you decide — see the vegetative stage on how long that ought to be.
Expect around 9 weeks in flower — textbook timing. Textbooks, for once, being useful: here's ours.
She finishes around 120 cm: the sensible middle of the range. Most tents take her without argument — check yours against the light planner all the same.
She produces respectably: 400 – 500 g/m² or thereabouts when treated well. Consistency is her selling point — feed her properly and she keeps her end of the bargain.
The listed THC is 28%, which wants no exaggeration from anyone. Among the strongest figures in the catalogue.
Earthy on the nose — the old-school profile, done properly.
Reported effects lean relaxed — the sitting-down sort.
Learn to grow her properly:
Black Widow from other breeders
The same name, several hands. Every breeder’s version below is its own cut — different figures, different temperament, same family. The particulars above describe the lead listing.
- Mr. Nice Seedbank regular Seeds at Herbies →
The traditional regular-seed article, tests milder on paper (18% THC).
- Positronics Seeds feminized Seeds at Herbies →
Tests milder on paper (0.3% THC).
Common questions about Black Widow
How long does Black Widow take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Black Widow an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does Black Widow grow?
Around 120 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is Black Widow?
The breeder lists THC around 28%. Among the strongest figures in the catalogue.