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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Shiva Skunk Strain

Shiva Skunk is an indica dominant strain (Black Russian × Freeze). ~17% THC; 50-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: narcotic, sleepy, calming.

Median THC
17%
Flowering
50 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
7.9 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
17%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneCaryophyllenePineneHumuleneLimoneneOcimeneLinaloolTerpinolene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
ParentBlack RussianParentFreezeParentHindu Kush AutomaticParentHindu KushParentMonster Mass
This strainShiva Skunk
Descendants (37)
ChildBlack RoseChildBlue ShivaChildBlue SkunkChildGreen GiantChildJ.HustleChildKripalaChildMorning GloryChildP50ChildPurple Skunk AutomaticChildSensi Supreme Oak AutomaticChildShiva Skunk AutomaticChildBlack Russian

Effects

NarcoticSleepyCalming

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

HoneyBubble Gum

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Sensi Seeds—50dreg. and fem.7.9/10
Jordan of the Islands—50dregular—

About Shiva Skunk

This is an exceptionally vigorous cannabis hybrid of our Skunk #1 and our NL#5 that proves most reliable indoors or in the greenhouse and is one the best Skunks in our Skunk line up. An excellent plant for beginners or experts, Shiva Skunk stays tight and compact with large buds that have a high calyx-to-leaf ratio that makes for easy clipping. Shiva Skunk is very reliable, easy to grow, and produces higher yields and more resin than Skunk #1, making this an ideal cash cropper. One will notice the sweet pungency of the skunk parentage by the heavy skunk taste and aroma. The effects are similar to Skunk #1, a strong deeply relaxing Indica body stone. indoor: Flowering: 45-55 days Height: 125 cm Yield: up to 125 gr greenhouse: Flowering: end of October Height: 125 cm Yield: up to 500 gr

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Shiva Skunk?
Shiva Skunk comes from Black Russian × Freeze.
Is Shiva Skunk indica or sativa?
Shiva Skunk is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Shiva Skunk have?
Across breeder releases, Shiva Skunk tests around 17% THC.
How long does Shiva Skunk take to flower?
Shiva Skunk flowers in about 50 days.
Is Shiva Skunk available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Shiva Skunk is offered as: reg. and fem., regular.