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Cannabis Strain Review: Afghan Skunk

a.k.a. Afghani Skunk
Type of High: Head
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 83% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
82%
Happy
60%
Sleepy
51%
Hungry
30%
Uplifted
27%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
50%
Dry Eyes
29%
Dizzy
6%
Headache
5%
The Scaries
2%

Afghan Skunk has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 19 out of 50. The genetic blend of this strain is 83% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Sleepy, Hungry and Uplifted effects of Afghan Skunk produce a Head high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Afghan Skunk has been reported by users as being used for Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Pain, Stress and Anxiety.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Afghan Skunk's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Terpinolene, Pinene and Caryophyllene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Afghan Skunk that includes: Earthy, Flowery, Piney and Skunk, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Afghan Skunk has an aroma profile of Earthy, Herbal, Skunk, Sour and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
13 - 23%
CBD
0.5%
CBN
0.1 - 0.17%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Afghan Skunk presents Myrcene, Terpinolene, Pinene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 13 - 23%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.5%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October 300cm Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8 weeks 60-100cm 400-500g/m

The difficulty to grow Afghan Skunk is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 60-100cm height to be with a yield of 400-500g/m in about 8 weeks. Outdoors, Afghan Skunk should harvest around October you can expect 300cm height and medium yield.

Afghan Skunk shares genetics with Skunk 1 and Afghani.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Afghan Skunk. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Afghan Skunk at night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain