Critical Mass vs White Widow: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Critical Mass and White Widow? Whether you are a consumer choosing your next purchase or a grower planning your next harvest, this side-by-side guide covers everything you need to know.
Quick Overview
- Critical Mass: Indica dominant (Afghani × Skunk #1) – THC: 19-22% – Relaxing, sleepy, happy, euphoric
- White Widow: Hybrid (Brazilian Sativa × South Indian Indica) – THC: 18-25% – Euphoric, energetic, talkative, creative
Effects Comparison
Critical Mass is known for its Relaxing, sleepy, happy, euphoric effects, making it popular among users looking for Pain, insomnia, anxiety, lack of appetite. White Widow on the other hand delivers Euphoric, energetic, talkative, creative effects, commonly used for Depression, pain, PTSD, fatigue.
Flavor & Aroma
Critical Mass offers Sweet, earth, citrus, wood, while White Widow is characterized by Earth, wood, floral, pepper, pine.
Growing Guide
Critical Mass flowers in 6-8 weeks, reaching 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 500-600 g/m². White Widow flowers in 8-9 weeks, growing to 60-100 cm (indoor) / up to 130 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 450-500 g/m².
Awards
- Critical Mass: High yielding classic – seed bank favorite
- White Widow: Cannabis Cup 1995 – Best Product
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
White WidowHybrid THC
18-25% CBD
< 1% |
Critical MassIndica THC
19-22% CBD
2-5% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Hybrid (Brazilian Sativa × South Indian Indica) | Indica dominant (Afghani × Skunk #1) |
| 🌍 Origin | Netherlands (Green House Seeds) | USA / Netherlands (Mr. Nice Seeds) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-9 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 60-100 cm (indoor) / up to 130 cm (outdoor) | 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 450-500 g/m² | 500-600 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 600-700 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Early-mid (October) | Early (September) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Euphoric, energetic, talkative, creative | Relaxing, sleepy, happy, euphoric |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Earth, wood, floral, pepper, pine | Sweet, earth, citrus, wood |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup 1995 – Best Product | High yielding classic – seed bank favorite |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Depression, pain, PTSD, fatigue | Pain, insomnia, anxiety, lack of appetite |