Original Skunk #1 Seeds

Original Skunk #1 Seeds

Skunk #1 is the foundation for almost 80% of all modern cannabis hybrids. Skunk was the first true-breeding cannabis plant, meaning that it reliably produces consistent offspring with the same traits as the parents. The original genetics are Afghani bred with Acapulco Gold and Columbian Gold. Skunk #1 was the winner of the first-ever High Times Cannabis Cup held in 1988.

THC/CBD Content

Skunk #1 is 65% indica with a THC content of 16-19% and a CBD/CBN of 1.%. The terpenes in Skunk are mainly delta-limonene, beta-caryophyllene, linalool and, alpha-humulene.

Appearance

Original Skunk #1 flowers have a faded green color with light yellow, gold, and silver patches. Bright orange pistils curl and twist across the resinous buds. The flowers come in dense rounded clusters that despite being sticky are easy to roll.

Skunk Flavors

Since the late 1970s, the term “Skunk” has been associated with potent and delicious tasting cannabis. Skunk #1 is the standard by which all other strains are held. Buds smell skunky as you would imagine but also earthy, candy-sweet and floral like jasmine. The smoke has a fruity orange and cedarwood flavor with an old school musky and cheesy aftertaste. Joints of Skunk #1 are buttery smooth and clean smoking.

Effects

Skunk #1 has a strong calming and thought-provoking effect. The high is mostly felt in the head. It goes through waves of feeling trippy and relaxed but keeps functional. Skunk has many medical benefits and is prescribed for treating nausea, vomiting, muscle spasms, inflammation, and glaucoma. Many patients have also used Skunk to ease withdrawals from chemical dependencies.

Growing Original Skunk #1 Seeds

Growing Skunk #1 is easy for all growers regardless of experience. The plants are energetic and quick flowering. The robust stems and branches can bear high yields without added support. Skunk was created for indoor gardens but will also thrive outdoors in warm sunny weather like in California, Spain, and Portugal. The dense flowers can become susceptible to mold if the conditions get too humid and have not enough airflow. Outdoor plants finish flowering in mid-October with an average yield of 16oz/plant. Indoor plants produce 18oz/m2 and finish flowering in 8-9 weeks.