Resinous royalty with THC firepower
Just like the cocktail of the same name, White Russian is simple yet a total crowd-pleaser. She is a potent offspring of the snowcapped White Widow and the one-hit-wonder AK-47. These building blocks gave the hybrid winning combination in the genetic lottery that led to her placing first in the 1996 High Time Cannabis Cup’s best overall category.
White Russian has become an increasingly popular choice for home-growing as she requires the bare minimum of cultivators’ attention and very little special care. Sadly, her fluffy flowers aren’t much of a looker, but what this strain lacks in beauty she more than makes up for in aroma and flavor. Her buds’ sweet, citrus scent explodes in your face right out of the bag or jar. Users with keen olfactory sense may even pick out some hidden aromatic gems in this strain’s lovely terpene expression.
Considered to be the most potent strain in the world at one point, the THC content of White Russian consistently tests between 19 to 25%. It delivers a cerebral-centered high with relaxing body buzz that will have users slogging through labor-intensive work but thriving in endeavors that need plenty of creativity. Best for afternoon or early evening usage, the experience lasts for a few hours and is likely to end with a night of deep, restful sleep. This strain has been reported as a useful tool in mitigating health conditions such as depression, stress, chronic pain, and insomnia.
| Feminized & Regular | Autoflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Genotype | Genotype50% Indica / 50% Sativa | Genotype45% Indica / 45% Sativa / 10% Ruderalis |
| Lineage | LineageWhite Widow x AK-47 | LineageWhite Russian x Unknown Ruderalis |
| THC | THC19-25% | THC13-17% |
| CBD | CBD0.10% | CBDInsignificant |
| Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield9-10 Weeks / 360 g/m² | Indoor Flowering / Yield10-11 Weeks (Seed to Harvest) / 20-50 g/m² |
| Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldOctober /480 g/plant | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldApril to October / 25-80 g/plant |
| Recommended To | Recommended ToBeginners | Recommended ToBeginners |
White Russian flourishes well in places with a warm and temperate climate, similar to that of Spain, Italy, and coastal California. She’s a smart choice for beginners who plan to cultivate indoors but not the ideal strain for those growing outside for the first time, especially if conditions are not consistently favorable.
Being an extremely fragrant strain, growers may want to make preparations before she starts to smell. Flushing out excess salt and nutrients in the plant’s system two weeks or a few days before harvest is also recommended to eliminate the buds’ chemical taste. You may harvest once the flowers’ pistils have darkened and about 50 to 70% of the trichomes appear cloudy.
Using White Russian’s regular or feminized seeds, expect a medium- or average-size cannabis plant. However, because she is an evenly split Sativa/Indica hybrid, some phenotypes may stretch more. She sprouts vibrant green, slightly loose flowers with burnt orange pistils and abundant trichomes.
White Russian thrives in any medium. Most concentrate makers and terp hunters cultivate in high-quality soil like super soil and living soil to enhance the plant’s resin quality. On the other hand, a well-managed hydroponic system results in vigorous growth and bud production.
When growing indoors, invest in good grow lights. Full-spectrum LED and UVB lights are both gaining popularity in the cannabis cultivation scene. The former can be used from the vegetative to the flowering phase, while the latter may increase trich output.
Regulating temperature and humidity are also crucial in indoor cannabis growing. The marijuana plant must be kept cozy and comfortable in more or less 78°F (26°C) when the lights are on and around 70°F (21°C) during the dark cycle. Pair the right temperature with an RH level between 40 and 50%. In a home with favorable conditions, this weed produces 360 grams per square meter and is in full-bloom after 9 to 10 weeks.
Alternatively, you can earn up to 480 grams from a single White Russian grown in an optimal outdoor garden. Cultivating her in the northern hemisphere puts her at her prime by October.
An autoflowering White Russian finishes between 10 to 11 weeks and grows between 70 to 90 cm tall. She is best planted directly into large containers, at least an 11-liter, instead of re-potting her two or three times to avoid transplant shock. Mix the medium with 30% of coco coir and water often but in small amounts.
A White Russian Auto grown indoors and provided at least 18 up to 24 hours of light each day can provide 20 to 50 grams per square meter. When raised outside, one plant can produce 25 to 80 grams. Note that growers located in humid places or somewhere with inconsistent weather must pay special attention to signs of moisture accumulation or related problems as this strain is not resilient to bud rot, powdery mildew, and mold. If you do find any indication of such concerns, it is better to collect the crops earlier than risk losing everything.
| Seedshop | Rating | Type | Ships to | Type of payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Homegrown Cannabis CO | Feminized | USA | Buy seeds | ||
 Seedsman | Regular | EURUSA | Buy seeds | ||
 i49 | Autoflower | USA | Buy seeds | ||
 Dinafem Seeds | Autoflower | EUR | Buy seeds | ||
 Weed Seeds Express | Autoflower | EUR | Buy seeds | ||
 Dutch Seeds Shop | Autoflower | AUCAEURUSA | Buy seeds |
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