WHITE RUSSIAN

White Russian is a powerful cross that uses remarkable genetics, White Russian is a cross between the sativa dominant AK-47 and the notoriously potent sativa White Widow. These blocks deliver powerful and introspective cerebral stimulation. This strain won the overall High Time Cannabis Cup in 1996, and it's not hard to see why. With a consistently high THC content of 22%, White Russia will have an effect on anyone who tries it.

White Russian buds tend to be medium sized. Its bud structure is more typical of Sativa strains, with loose, fluffy leaves. The leaves are pale green in colour and, depending on the phenotype of the individual plant, can be moderately or completely covered with frosty trichomes, like White Widow. Properly pickled flowers have a dank earthy aroma (taken from White Widow, known for its extreme stickiness rather than flavour profile) mixed with a bit of sweet citrus (taken from AK-47, which has a sweet aftertaste). and genetics from its various native Asian and South American strains). When burned, the flowers smell a bit stronger. The smoke is a bit pungent.

The thrill of this strain comes almost immediately in the form of initial disorientation and temporary tension. Users report that they quickly feel energised and motivated and can work with more clarity rather than clutter. As is typical of a White Widow on her father's side, White Russians have a strong sense of cerebral stimulation that promotes self-reflection, lateral thinking in problem solving and creative inspiration. This mental stimulation can be accompanied by feelings of euphoria and emotional well-being. Despite some indications in its genetics, this strain has very little effect on the body, although, as with any cannabis strain, excessive use can cause drowsiness. White Russian's powerful psychoactive properties make it an effective treatment for anxiety and depression. It is also particularly beneficial for users with attention deficit disorders. Red, dry eyes are a common side effect caused by high levels of THC, which dilates the blood vessels and capillaries that control blood flow to the eyes. Because of the cerebral intensity, White Russian can also get into the paranoia or anxiety zone; users should consider their personal tolerance level as well as their mood and environment before enjoying this strain. More likely to excite than slow you down, White Russian is definitely a strain to enjoy during the day.

White Russian plants are easy to grow even for beginners; the strain's strong genetics mean it is more resistant to harsh growing conditions and requires less maintenance than many other strains. However, growing this strain outdoors requires consistent warm temperatures and a source of direct but not excessive sunlight. The indica-dominant plants have relatively short and bushy plants, reaching a height of 80-100 cm when grown indoors. The plants also have a low leaf-to-flower ratio, which means growers don't have to worry about aerating the plants during the vegetative phase. Indoor plants flower in 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, plants are ready to harvest in mid to late October.

This is a very pungent variety even before the plants start to flower. Therefore, indoor growers may want to eliminate odour from the rooms by using odour control measures such as charcoal filters or air extractors. 

CHARACTERISTICS

Genetics: Ak47 x White Widow

Flowering indoor: Between 8 and 9 weeks

Flowering outdoor: Early October

Yield indoors: 450-500gr per m2

Outdoor yield: 800gr per plant

Thc: 22%.