White Widow Outdoor Seeds

Okay, listen, if you’ve decided to grow White Widow outdoors, respect, it’s a cool strain. I’ve grown it a couple of times at my dacha, and I’ll say this: if you do everything right, you’ll get a real blast. Well, or almost right — plants aren’t touchy.

Anyway, let’s start with the fact that White Widow loves the sun. Light is its fuel. So choose a place where the sun shines all day long. It’s better, of course, if it’s a little sheltered from the wind, especially if you have drafts like on Lake Baikal. I once planted it in an open area — it almost flew away, really. Now I only plant it near the barn, where it feels comfortable.

It’s better to germinate the seeds at home first — I usually put them between two wet cotton pads, cover them with a plate, and wait a couple of days. As soon as the roots come out, I plant them in cups, and when the sprouts grow normally, I transplant them into the ground. Don’t rush it, it’s better to wait until it gets consistently warm outside, somewhere in May, towards the end. It doesn’t like the cold, just like me.

Soil — well, don’t go overboard, but the fluffier, the better. I mix garden soil with humus, sometimes adding a little coconut, just because it’s trendy. Water regularly, but don’t overwater. At first, I tried so hard that my widow plants almost drowned. Now I just stick my finger in the soil — if it’s dry up to the knuckle, it’s time to water.

It grows like yeast, especially if you feed it something tasty. I give it organic stuff — like biohumus and some kind of compost tea. The main thing is not to overfeed it. Once I gave it too much, and the leaves curled up like a Shar Pei’s ears.

When it starts to bloom, it’s a real thrill. White crystals, a scent that makes your neighbors wonder what kind of magnolia you have that smells so good. It’s important to watch out for mold at this time, especially if it’s raining. For example, I lost a couple of buds because I forgot about ventilation. Yes, you also need to think about ventilation outdoors, imagine that.

You usually harvest somewhere in September, but it’s better to look at the trichomes. Buy yourself a magnifying glass for a couple of bucks, it’s fun — you feel like a botanist. When most of the trichomes are milky and some are amber, that’s the right time.

And yes, don’t forget that it’s not like planting carrots. It needs attention, love, and sometimes a heart-to-heart talk. But if you do everything right, you’ll be happy. White Widow in the fresh air is really powerful. Even my cat was impressed.

That’s it. Good luck, my friend, and don’t forget to treat me later.