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Cannabis Strain Review: Shiva Skunk

a.k.a. NL5xSK1
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 68% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Linalool
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
80%
Happy
68%
Euphoric
49%
Uplifted
40%
Sleepy
32%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
33%
Dry Eyes
24%
Dizzy
9%
The Scaries
4%

Shiva Skunk has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 9 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> of 19 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. The genetic blend of this strain is 68% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Uplifted and Sleepy effects of Shiva Skunk produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Shiva Skunk has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Insomnia, Migraines, Pain, and Anxiety.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Shiva Skunk's primary terpenes are Linalool, Humulene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene and Limonene. <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/learning-cannabis-terpenes-maximize-entou…; 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 Shiva Skunk that includes: Mint, Strawberry and Sweet, ending with a blast of Mint on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Shiva Skunk has an aroma profile of Spicy, Fruity, Sweet and Skunk.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
13 - 20%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.08 - 0.23%
CBDV
CBD-A
0.14%
CBG-A

Shiva Skunk presents Myrcene, Ocimene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 13 - 20%. You can expect CBD levels of 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
End of September/October Short Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks Short Large

The difficulty to grow Shiva Skunk is known for being easy. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short height to be with a yield of large in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Shiva Skunk should harvest around End of September/October you can expect short height and large yield.

Shiva Skunk shares genetics with Skunk 1 and Northern Lights 5.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The vanilla and cinnamon notes from Pop Tarts will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Linalool, from Shiva Skunk. The subtle mint flavors found in Linalool terpenes in this strain will be the perfect match for the Homemade Pop Tart. Since we suggest you try Shiva Skunkat 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