Stephen King sativa

Stephen King is recorded as a sativa cannabis cultivar. It is listed with the parent cross NYC White Widow × Sour Diesel. Commonly reported effects associated with this cultivar include calm, relaxed.

Bred by Katsu Seeds

About

Stephen King is a hybrid cannabis strain bred from NYC White Widow and Sour Diesel, two well-established and widely respected varieties. That cross brings together the resinous, balanced character of White Widow with the pungent fuel-driven intensity of Sour Diesel, and the result is a strain that carries clear traits from both sides of its family tree. The aroma and flavor profile of Stephen King sits at the intersection of its parentage. Citrus notes come through with reasonable clarity, layered over a sharp, fuel-driven gas quality that anyone familiar with Sour Diesel genetics will recognize immediately. Underneath those two dominant impressions is a kushy earthiness that rounds out the profile and keeps it from feeling one-dimensional. The terpene expression — citrus, gas, and kush — is consistent and reflects both parent strains in a logical way. There is nothing subtle about this profile; it announces itself clearly. Users commonly report feeling calm and relaxed with Stephen King, which aligns with what you might expect from a strain carrying White Widow genetics on one side. These are the kinds of effects typically associated with winding down rather than ramping up, and growers marketing this variety should keep that in mind when positioning it. On the cultivation side, Stephen King finishes flowering in approximately 60 to 65 days, which is a reasonable and manageable window for a strain of this lineage. Yield potential is rated medium to high, meaning a competent grower working in dialed-in conditions should expect respectable returns without exceptional difficulty. Neither the flowering time nor the yield potential suggests a particularly demanding grow, which makes this a reasonable option for experienced cultivators looking for solid production without a lot of surprises. As a genetic combination of NYC White Widow and Sour Diesel, Stephen King occupies an interesting position in the broader cannabis landscape. Both parent strains have proven themselves as reliable contributors to hybrid breeding programs over the years, and this cross demonstrates how those two genetic lines can complement each other when combined thoughtfully. Whether evaluated for its aromatic profile, its commonly reported effects, or its performance in the garden, this is a strain that earns straightforward consideration.

Parents

Full lineage tree

Used to breed

No documented offspring in the encyclopedia.

Attributes

Commonly reported effects Calm, Relaxed
Commonly reported flavors Citrus, Gas, Kushy
Flowering time 60 – 65 days
Yield potential Medium - High