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Cannabis Strain Review: Skunk

Type of High: Head
Try it: after a stressful day
Spectrum: Hybrid
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Sleepy/somnolent
50%
Uplifted
50%
Side Effect Percentage
The Scaries
28%
Dry Mouth
15%

Skunk has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 1 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> of 15 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. Skunk won 2 awards in categories like in places like Spain. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is Hybrid.

Place Category Competition
2 Best Indica Bio Cannabis Cup Spain
2 Outdoor Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Sleepy/somnolent and Uplifted effects of Skunk produce a Head high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Skunk has been reported by users as being used for Chronic Pain, Depression, and Fatigue.

Common Usage
Chronic Pain common usage
depression common usage for marijuana
fatigue common usage for marijuana

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The Flavor Story

Skunk's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene. <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 Skunk that includes: Earthy, Sour, Skunk and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Skunk has an aroma profile of Earthy, Sour, Skunk and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 20%
CBD
0%
CBN
0.09 - 0.28%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Skunk presents Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 17%. You can expect CBD levels of 0%.

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 Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Skunk is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Skunk should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Skunk. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Skunk after a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain