Old Widow 90’s is a time capsule in seed form. Oldman Green of Old School Genetics has kept a late-90s White Widow cut from the original “White Family” era alive since the end of the 1990s, and this release is an S1 of that very clone: the mother selfed so her seeds carry the same frosty, compact, Indica-heavy character that made the Widow famous in the first place.
For context, White Widow descends from a Brazilian sativa crossed with a South Indian (Kerala) hybrid, a combination credited to Shantibaba. Old School Genetics placed this preservation project in its “Oldies Never Die” series, and the 80% Indica / 20% Sativa ratio shows in every inch of the plant: large, dark green fan leaves, tight nodes and a tidy, well-built frame.
Height stays manageable. Plants only stretch about x2 to x3 after the flip, which makes Old Widow 90’s an easy fit for tents, grow boxes and sea-of-green trays. The return is generous for such a compact build: 600+ g/m² (1.97+ oz/ft²) indoors after roughly nine weeks (about 65 days) of bloom, and 600+ g/plant (21.2+ oz/plant) outdoors, with harvest at the beginning of October.
The breeder describes the flowers as heavy and extremely dense, and the frost does not stop at the bracts. Even the medium-sized leaves end up covered in trichomes, so trim is worth saving for the hash bag.
Aroma, Effects, and Old School Frost
Open a jar and the bouquet is softer and more layered than the classic “Widow” reputation suggests. Old School Genetics lists sweet, floral and fruity notes on top, backed by a gentle spice, a grounding earthiness and a smooth hint of vanilla. Underneath it all sits a dry, resinous accent the breeder compares to precious wood, like an old cedar cabinet full of incense.
That mix comes through on the palate as a rounded, mellow smoke: floral sweetness up front, a little pepper in the middle and a woody, vanilla-tinged finish that lingers. It is a nostalgic profile for anyone who remembers what Dutch coffeeshop Widow used to taste like before the modern dessert craze.
The effect is described by the breeder as a strong, Indica-style relaxation that is long-lasting. The body settles first, shoulders drop and the mind slows to an easy, unhurried pace. This is not a wake-and-bake strain; it suits late evenings, quiet weekends and sessions where the only plan is the sofa.
Because it is an S1 of a single held cut, Old Widow 90’s should run fairly uniform for a seed line, though some natural variation is always possible. Growers who loved the old Widow will recognize the structure and the resin straight away.
Old Widow 90’s Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized (6 feminized seeds) |
| Genetics | Old Widow 90’s S1 (selfed late-90s White Widow cut) |
| Indica/Sativa | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
| Effect | Strong, long-lasting Indica relaxation |
| Flavor | Sweet, floral, fruity, spicy, earthy, vanilla, precious wood |
| Indoor yield | 600+ g/m² (1.97+ oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | 600+ g/plant (21.2+ oz/plant) |
| Flowering time | About 9 weeks (65 days) indoors |
| Outdoor harvest | Beginning of October |
| Height/Stretch | Compact; stretches x2-x3 in flowering |
| Structure | Very compact and well-structured, large dark green leaves |
| Bud appearance | Heavy, very dense flowers buried in resin, trichomes reaching the medium leaves |
| Best cultivation technique | SOG or light topping in small spaces |
FAQ
What is Old Widow 90’s?
It is an S1 release from Old School Genetics: a late-90s White Widow cut, kept by breeder Oldman Green since the end of the 1990s, was selfed to produce feminized seeds that preserve the original Widow character.
Is Old Widow 90’s Indica or Sativa?
It is Indica-dominant, rated by the breeder at 80% Indica / 20% Sativa, with a compact frame, wide dark leaves and a relaxing, long-lasting effect.
How long does Old Widow 90’s take to flower?
Indoors it finishes in about 9 weeks (roughly 65 days) of flowering. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready at the beginning of October.
How tall does Old Widow 90’s get?
It is a compact plant that stretches only about x2 to x3 after the switch to 12/12, which makes it easy to manage in tents and low-ceiling rooms.
What yield can I expect from Old Widow 90’s?
The breeder lists 600+ g/m² (1.97+ oz/ft²) indoors and 600+ g/plant (21.2+ oz/plant) outdoors.
Is Old Widow 90’s easy to grow?
Yes. Old School Genetics describes it as an easy plant with big production. Its compact structure keeps training simple, and good airflow is all the dense flowers really ask for.
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