Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Also known as: Willie Nelson S1
Overview
Willie Nelson is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain named after the legendary country music icon and marijuana advocate Willie Nelson. This strain was created by crossing two exotic landrace sativas: Vietnamese Black, a sativa-dominant hybrid known for its potent cerebral effects, and Highland Nepalese, a pure sativa from the mountainous regions of Nepal. The strain gained international recognition when it won the 2005 High Times Cannabis Cup for Best Sativa, cementing its status as a premium cultivar.
Willie Nelson is an F1 hybrid created by Reeferman Genetics (though other sources also credit Gage Green Genetics), reportedly named for the famous country singer because it's allegedly his flower of choice, though this remains unconfirmed. The buds display bright green coloration intertwined with fire-orange pistils and are both dense and immense, with a crystalline sheen from excessive trichome coverage. Willie Nelson bears a distinctive aroma that's both sweet and sour with a taste reminiscent of lemongrass, combined with notes of citrus, pine, and a sweet spicy quality with hints of sandalwood and an earthy haze base.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with depression and mood disorders
- Often used for chronic pain management
- May assist with ADD/ADHD and focus issues
- Users report relief from fatigue
- May help with nausea and appetite suppression
- Often used for PTSD symptoms
- May provide headache relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Willie Nelson grows tall and is relatively easy to cultivate both indoors and outdoors, with a flowering time of 10-12 weeks inside or harvest in late November outdoors. The hardy strain resists most pests and diseases according to breeders. Expect a tall, lanky, and stretchy plant with an open framework, long thin branches, and delicate spear-shaped 'foxtail' buds. This structure provides excellent airflow and mold resistance, especially in humid climates. Indoor yields are approximately 500-550 grams per square meter, while outdoor plants can produce 200-350 grams per plant. This strain is best suited for intermediate to advanced cultivators as it demands patience, structure management, and understanding of sativa behavior. The extended flowering period is necessary for the plant to fully develop its complex terpene profile and potent cerebral effects characteristic of pure sativa landrace genetics.