Cultivar record / sweet-and-sour-widow
Sweet and Sour Widow
Sweet and Sour Widow is a hybrid cultivar with White Widow and Sour Diesel in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include sweet, sour and flowery flavours and relaxed, uplifted and happy effects.
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Cover reference: The photograph above shows East Coast Sour Diesel, not Sweet and Sour Widow. Shares 'sour' naming with the East Coast Sour Diesel cultivar.
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
Reported negatives
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded parent strains are White Widow and Sour Diesel.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include sweet, sour and flowery.
Reported character
Reported effects include relaxed, uplifted and happy. Individual experiences vary.
Uncertainty and variation
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Sweet and Sour Widow
Users most commonly report feeling relaxed, uplifted and happy after consuming Sweet and Sour Widow. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Caryophyllene (aroma and mood), Myrcene (comfort and ease), and Limonene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Sweet and Sour Widow are Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease), Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation) and Limonene (a bright citrus note often linked to elevated mood). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Sweet and Sour Widow Questions
What is Sweet and Sour Widow?
Sweet and Sour Widow is classified as hybrid. Its recorded parent strains are White Widow and Sour Diesel.
Is Sweet and Sour Widow indica or sativa?
Sweet and Sour Widow is recorded as hybrid. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Sweet and Sour Widow?
The archive record notes THC 18% and CBD <1% for Sweet and Sour Widow. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Sweet and Sour Widow suitable for beginners?
With THC around 18%, Sweet and Sour Widow is moderately potent. It may be suitable for beginners who start with a small amount and wait to assess the effects before consuming more.
What does Sweet and Sour Widow taste like?
The archive lists sweet, sour and flowery as flavour notes for Sweet and Sour Widow.
What effects are reported for Sweet and Sour Widow?
Community-reported effects include relaxed, uplifted and happy. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Sweet and Sour Widow?
Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth and dry eyes. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Sweet and Sour Widow?
The archive record lists caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene as terpenes associated with Sweet and Sour Widow.
What is the genetic lineage of Sweet and Sour Widow?
The recorded parent strains are White Widow and Sour Diesel. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Sweet and Sour Widow sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.