Island Sweet Skunk

Cannabis Strain Review: Island Sweet Skunk

island sweet skunk strain review
a.k.a. Sweet Island Skunk, Iss
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 92% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Uplifted
85%
Energetic
81%
Creative
58%
Happy
54%
Euphoric
52%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
32%
Dry Eyes
29%
Headache
27%
Dizzy
12%
The Scaries
4%

Island Sweet Skunk has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 21 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Island Sweet Skunk won an award in categories like in places like Canada. The genetic blend of this strain is 92% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
6 Sativa The Karma Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Uplifted, Energetic, Creative, Happy and Euphoric effects of Island Sweet Skunk produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Island Sweet Skunk has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain and Nausea.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Island Sweet Skunk's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Ocimene 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 Island Sweet Skunk that includes: Citrus, Fruity, Grapefruit, Skunky, Sweet and Tropical, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Indulge your sense of smell. Island Sweet Skunk has an aroma profile of Skunk, Sweet 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
16 - 25%
CBD
0.42 - 0.46%
CBN
0.1 - 0.22%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Island Sweet Skunk presents Myrcene, Ocimene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 25%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.1%. 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 Easy

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Late September to mid-October 30 to 80in 39oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7 to 9 weeks 30 to 80in 21oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Island Sweet Skunk is known for being easy. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 30 to 80in height to be with a yield of 21oz/ m2 in about 7 to 9 weeks. Outdoors, Island Sweet Skunk should harvest around Late September to mid-October you can expect 30 to 80in height and 39oz/ plant yield.

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the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Island Sweet 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 Island Sweet Skunk before creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe