Great White Shark

Great White Shark: JAWSomely Good Bud

With earthy, citrussy flavors and a pungent yet welcoming aroma, the Great White strain is an ideal bud not only for first time growers but folks that are looking to destress. The mind-boosting and body-melting high make this 75/25 Indica-dominant weed an introverts best friend. Great for artists and other creatives that want to chill without being overly tired or too stoned to move. The GWS strain has a resume worth talking about. Great White Shark won the 1997 High Times Cannabis Cup and First Place in the High Life Hemp Fair of 2005. With a history as rich as this strain has, its no wonder why growers are consistently adding this bud to their grow space. When grown to harvest the strain features beautifully bright green leaves and buds dusted with white resiny crystals. Which is one of the reasons the strain is called “Great White Shark”.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Great White Shark is the perfect stepping stone for beginning growers looking to up their grow game. The difficulty level of this bud is a touch above “easy”. Growers with any level of experience can use this strain to test their skills. The medium-height, bushy plant grows well both indoors and out. If you are able to use a hydroponic setup you’ll see massive results come harvest time. The plant isn’t fussy, but does require routine maintenance in both settings. The strain does well in cooler climates so no matter where you are in the world, you should be able to find a grow window applicable.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Great White Shark grows well indoors and outdoors. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 68-77 degrees fahrenheit. You will want to start your grow with 18-20 hours of light during the vegetative stage and drop it to 12/12 during the flowering stage. Your GWS plants will soak up the sun outdoors and should be fine during the late-Spring and early-Summer months.
•  Moisture control: The Great White Shark strain requires humidity levels between 40-50% during the initial vegetative phase. Reduce the humidity to a steady 30-40% during the flowering phase.
• Training Techniques: GWS responds really well to the Screen of Green training method which will ultimately maximize your yield potential. Low-Stress training is highly recommended because it controls the canopy and allows light to reach every level of the plant. This will help the plant grow evenly and produce high yields.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Great White Shark female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time: With indoor grows you can expect the Great White Shark strain to harvest after a flowering stage of 8-10 weeks. Grown outdoors, this high yield plant should be harvest-ready sometime during mid-October.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 700 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 1000 grams per plant. These yields are amazing when you take into consideration the time and effort needed to grow these plants to completion.

Dominant Terpenes in Great White Shark: A Splash of Flavor

The Great White Shark terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users for over three decades. The most dominant terpene in this strain is Myrcene, while pinene, and caryophyllene are the secondary terpenes.

• Myrcene: Most Dominant – Musky, Earthy aroma and flavors. Contribute to the sedating effects of Great White Shark.
• Pinene: Secondary Terpene – An aromatic compound found in cannabis. Features a similar aroma to pine needles.
• Caryophyllene: Spicy – Spicy notes. The only cannabis terpene known to act as a cannabinoid.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Great White Shark:

Cannabinoids, although present in the background, play an important role in GWS seeds and are generally a huge part of cannabis strains. That happy, euphoric and relaxed feeling you get when using Great White Shark is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something a little different.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 19%, the THC in the Indica-dominant hybrid is responsible for how relaxed and happy you feel after using.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in GWS are less than 1%. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, insomnia and even pain. The CBD in the Great White Shark strain, even in its low amounts definitely effects the user but is small in comparison to the THC levels.