Overview
Originally developed by our breeders in the late 90’s the goal was to bring the high THC content and resulting strength of White Widow together with the reliability and calming stone of Northern Lights. The result was a fast growing bushy strain with THC levels between 19-22%, that is very easy to grow.
Strain Effects
As an indica dominant hybrid, there is more of a stone present in this strain, but the white widow uplifting high will penetrate this giving a true energizing body buzz. A great daytime smoke in smaller doses, it eases away minor aches and pains whilst still allowing you to maintain a clear head and get things done.
Growing info
White Lightning starts off fast and doesn’t slow down throughout the vegetation period. This is particularly the case when grown in hydroponic setups where it is given plenty of light, often putting on an inch or more per day. Because the genetic lines are so well tried and tested you can be safe giving this strain a heavy feed in both veg and flower cycles without her missing a beat. Finishing in 8-10 weeks, if you can give it a longer veg period of 6 weeks plus, you will be very handsomely rewarded when it comes to yield. In a good Hydro setup or a deep 8 gallon pot under good LED’s pulling 600gsm is easily achievable.
Appearance and Aroma
It looks like a perfect hybrid of Indica and Sativa, with broad yet pale green shade leaves and medium distancing between branches. Bud structure is big and spread well across multiple main colas making it a great plant if you want to SCROG or fancy trying your hand at mainlining. The distinctive citrus spice scent that is common to many White Widow crosses is abundant from later stages of veg, whereas the more earthy aroma that characterises the northern lights really begins to develop in the flowering stage.
MSNL Editors Verdict
With genetics like these, it is impossible not to love White Lightning. A really pleasing and well balanced smoke that both energises and relaxes means that whatever your reason for enjoying this strain it will put a smile on your face.
THC CONTENT | 19%-22% | |
FLOWERING TIME | 8-10 WEEKS | |
TYPE / OUTDOOR | INDOOR/OUTDOOR | |
OUTDOOR HARVEST | EARLY OCTOBER | |
PLANT HEIGHT | TALL 180cm-220cm | |
YIELD | >600 g/m2 |
Sweet Citrus mixed with spice and sandlewood are evident when you break open a bud, not overpowering but still strong. When smoked the more skunky undertones come through giving a rich well balanced flavour.

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"Awesome stuff "
Review by Verbal medicine
Grew great, very fast and robust got a male and used it to pollinate a White Widow Max... no issues growing this beautiful plant the genetics are strong just like any seeds from MSNL
(Posted on 27/08/2020)
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"Great taste and easy"
Review by mich
One of my best strains,pick you pheno and it ranks at the top all around plants.Def a award winner.
(Posted on 09/08/2020)
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"Great"
Review by Gilligan
Very quick acting tasty bud. I enjoyed both the taste and effect!
(Posted on 12/05/2017)
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"One and done"
Review by Elijah
yep, take one hit of this stuff and you're done, out, nuff said.
(Posted on 24/02/2017)
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"Spicy, stoney"
Review by Brett
You'd think something that covered in crystals would be super harsh, but it's actually not at all, quite smooth. Great spice notes on the palette, love it.
(Posted on 26/09/2016)
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"Super frosty"
Review by Travis
Love how frosty the flowers get and it smells amazing great node structure and dense super frosty live it it's a one hitter for sure
(Posted on 04/09/2016)
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"Go slow!"
Review by Allie
I love this stuff so it's hard for me to take things slow, but you have to with this bud, unless you don't have anything to do that day. The heavy high is still nice, just very zoney.
(Posted on 07/08/2016)
White Lightning Seeds Video
Check out this video to learn more about White Lightning strain