Jack Herer vs White Widow: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Jack Herer 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
- Jack Herer: Sativa dominant (Haze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk) – THC: 18-24% – Uplifting, creative, focused, happy
- White Widow: Hybrid (Brazilian Sativa × South Indian Indica) – THC: 18-25% – Euphoric, energetic, talkative, creative
Effects Comparison
Jack Herer is known for its Uplifting, creative, focused, happy effects, making it popular among users looking for Depression, fatigue, PTSD, stress. White Widow on the other hand delivers Euphoric, energetic, talkative, creative effects, commonly used for Depression, pain, PTSD, fatigue.
Flavor & Aroma
Jack Herer offers Pine, spice, earth, wood, lemon, while White Widow is characterized by Earth, wood, floral, pepper, pine.
Growing Guide
Jack Herer flowers in 8-10 weeks, reaching 100-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 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
- Jack Herer: Cannabis Cup winner 9+ times
- White Widow: Cannabis Cup 1995 – Best Product
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
White WidowHybrid THC
18-25% CBD
< 1% |
Jack HererSativa THC
18-24% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Hybrid (Brazilian Sativa × South Indian Indica) | Sativa dominant (Haze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk) |
| 🌍 Origin | Netherlands (Green House Seeds) | Netherlands (Sensi Seeds) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-9 weeks | 8-10 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 60-100 cm (indoor) / up to 130 cm (outdoor) | 100-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 450-500 g/m² | 400-500 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 500-600 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Early-mid (October) | Mid-late (October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Euphoric, energetic, talkative, creative | Uplifting, creative, focused, happy |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Earth, wood, floral, pepper, pine | Pine, spice, earth, wood, lemon |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup 1995 – Best Product | Cannabis Cup winner 9+ times |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Depression, pain, PTSD, fatigue | Depression, fatigue, PTSD, stress |