Chemotype genetics-true
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant
Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the lab-verifiable signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). Cannabinoid type is set largely by a single gene (the THC:CBD ratio); about 96% of commercial flower is Type I, THC-dominant. Terpene profiles are sourced from Certificates of Analysis (COA) and roll out as Areto’s lab-verified data comes online.
Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide
Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.
Genetics & Lineage
Parents
This strainSilver Widow
Descendants (3)
Breeder releases (4)
About Silver Widow
The breeders sought to give a twist to this classic genetics and maximise its productivity, resin production and power, and also make it even easier to cultivate. The result is a robust and sturdy plant that develops respecting the original Widow appearance, with a compact internode hybrid bearing that produces many secondary branches around the central branch. It is an ideal strain for both novice and experienced growers, developing rapidly and being highly resistant to cannabis pests and diseases Silver Widow, up to 600g per m2 in only 65 days of flowering
The flowers mature in just about 65 days of flowering, offering a yield of up to 600g per m2 indoors and up to 700g per plant cultivated in the open ground. The buds are bathed in a thick resin layer that provides an almost metallic look, and that is where the name "Silver Widow" comes from. It delivers a very intense aroma, being recommended the use of active carbon filters when cultivated indoors to avoid problems with nosey neighbours. It offers aromas that combine spicy, sweet and earthy nuances that persist for a long while in our palate, especially if we consume it using a cannabis vaporiser. Silver Widow produces a balan
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Silver Widow?
Silver Widow comes from White Widow × Afghan Kush.
Is Silver Widow indica or sativa?
Silver Widow is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Silver Widow have?
Across breeder releases, Silver Widow tests around 21.0% THC.
How long does Silver Widow take to flower?
Silver Widow flowers in about 56–68 days.
Is Silver Widow available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Silver Widow is offered as: feminized, regular.