How to grow Charlottes Web
Taste
Seb's take
Parentage filed simply as Secret, which suits a strain best known for its restraint. Wood, pine and earth on the nose; the effect brings happiness, relaxation and an appetite, all without the heavy psychoactive punch of its higher-THC neighbours. Around 150cm, Sativa-structured throughout.
Where it comes from
World Wide Cultivars list the parentage of Charlotte's Web, with an admirably straight face, as Secret, which suits a strain best known for its restraint. It is a 30% indica, 70% sativa plant carrying low THC, around 1% by the record's account, against a CBD level of 10 to 12%. The mystery of the lineage rather adds to her reputation; some plants earn their name through pedigree, and some, like this one, through what they choose not to do.
Nose & flavour
The nose leans earthy and pine-forward, with a woody note underneath, a grounded and outdoorsy aroma rather than a sweet or fruity one. It reads more forest floor than fruit bowl, honest and unshowy, in keeping with a plant that has never traded on flash. Clean, resinous and quietly aromatic.
The high
The effect brings happiness and relaxation, with an appetite following along, all without the heavy psychoactive punch of her higher-THC neighbours. It is a light, agreeable experience, gentle on the head and easy on the evening, a strain that keeps you company rather than taking over. Mild by design, and content to be so.
Growing it
Feminized, reaching around 150cm with a mostly sativa structure, a strong central stem and supportive side growth. Flowering is on the long side at 70 to 84 days, in keeping with her sativa lean, and indoor yields sit at a moderate 336 to 397 g/m². She is a slow, deliberate grower rather than a sprinter, so patience is the main requirement. Reward it with steady care and she forms clean, resinous flower on a tidy, well-behaved frame.
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Common questions about Charlottes Web
How long does Charlottes Web take to flower?
Around 11 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. She takes her time; the result is the argument for it.
Is Charlottes Web 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 Charlottes Web grow?
Around 150 cm. Standard tent territory.
What does Charlottes Web smell and taste like?
She smells of earth and heritage; nothing invented, nothing added.