What Really is Skunk?

In today's context, the term 'skunk' is frequently used in television and newspaper articles as a catch-all phrase for all herbal cannabis. However, certain UK government departments and media outlets inaccurately apply this term. For those who might not be aware, 'skunk' refers to a distinct and specific cannabis strain. This strain is a fusion of genetics from Central and South America, as well as Afghanistan. The origins trace back to Acapulco Gold, a renowned and potent strain from the past, blending Columbian Gold with a Mexican Sativa. But the final key ingredient was added with the creation of Skunk #1, achieved by crossing Acapulco Gold with an Afghan Indica.

Skunk is a strain known for it’s high potency, high yields; strong pungent odor, and lasting taste. These sought after characteristics, as well as the strains favourable workability, have led the skunk strain to become a cornerstone of many breeding projects the world over. The origins of the Skunk strain date back to the 1970’s, when Skunk #1 was created by Sacred Seeds in the Netherlands, the strain soon became renowned through the coffeeshops of amsterdam, and grow rooms of breeders for the reasons mentioned above. Skunk#1 has been worked with intensively by many breeders both commercial and non-commercial, and is now a vital part of the lineage of many modern day hybrids.

Today many different workings of the skunk strains are available from many of the world’s leading seed banks, Dutch Passion, Sensi Seeds, Flying Dutchman, and Seedsman to name a few.

• Dutch Passion - Skunk #1
• Dutch Passion - Skunk #11
• Sensi Seeds - Skunk #1
• Seedsman - Original Skunk #1
• Kiwi Seeds - Kiwi Skunk

As mentioned earlier, Skunk #1 stands as a foundational breeding strain, playing a crucial role in the development of numerous contemporary hybrids. To explore these hybrids, you can click here. The subsequent strains provide insight into some of the well-received photoperiod hybrids infused with skunk genetics:

• World of Seeds - Afghan Kush x Skunk
• Paradise Seeds - Belladonna
• Sensi Seeds - Big Bud
• Barney’s Farm - Blue Cheese
• Cali Connection - Green Crack
• Dutch Passion - Orange Bud
• Barney’s Farm - LSD
• Barney’s Farm - Pineapple Chunk
• DNA Genetics - Lemon Skunk
• Sensi Seeds - Jack Herer
• Royal Queen Seeds - Somango XL
• Royal Queen Seeds - Special Queen #1
• Blimburn Seeds - Kyle's Sweet Island
• Royal Queen Seeds - Royal Skywalker
• Sweet Seeds - Skunk F1 Fast Version
• Rare Dankness - Lemon Ghost Train

The Skunk strain is also a vital part of many Autoflowering breeding projects too, here below are some examples of the more popular autoflowering strains that contain Skunk genetics. If you would like to see our full range of Autoflowering Skunk strains, please click here.

• Sweet Seeds - + Speed
• Barney’s Farm - Pineapple Express
• Sweet Seeds - Auto Bloody Skunk
• Original Sensible Seeds - Auto Skunk
• Seni Seeds - Ruderalis Skunk
• Sensi Seeds - Skunk #1 Automatic
• Sensi Seeds - Purple Skunk Automatic
• Strain Hunters - Skunk Autoflowering
• OO Seeds - Auto Lemon OG