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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Sweet Skunk Strain

Sweet Skunk is a sativa dominant strain (Apollo 11 Genius Pheno F3 × Karma's Jack). ~16% THC; 66-day flowering; 5 breeder releases; effects: energetic, nervous / fidgety, activating.

Median THC
16%
Flowering
58–74 days
Breeder releases
5
Avg rating
10.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
16%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneLinaloolOcimeneTerpinolene

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 30%Sativa 70%

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
This strainSweet Skunk
Descendants (24)

Effects

EnergeticNervous / FidgetyActivating

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

CitrusEarthyStrawberryLemonVanillaGrapefruit

Breeder releases (5)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Peak Seeds BC70dregular10.0/10
Brothers Grimm58dregular
House Of The Great Gardener74dfeminized
Spice of Life Seedsregular
Vashon Seed and Mercantile63dregular

About Sweet Skunk

Type/subspecies*: Mostly sativa Flowering period**: 9-10 weeks indoor Potency: Very strong Growth Pattern: Grows fast, tall, and branchy. Flower early (2weeks after germinating) for manageable height and one large main bud. Feed generously. Breeders comment: Awesome Sativa, huge sugary buds, stimulating, great for activities, good day-time smoke, high as opposed to stone. Excellent for breeding. Height can be a concern. Very sweet smelling dense nugs. Won't do well in most Canadian outdoor climates. Pretty good yield if given the opportunity to do well

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Sweet Skunk?
Sweet Skunk comes from Apollo 11 Genius Pheno F3 × Karma's Jack.
Is Sweet Skunk indica or sativa?
Sweet Skunk is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Sweet Skunk have?
Across breeder releases, Sweet Skunk tests around 16% THC.
How long does Sweet Skunk take to flower?
Sweet Skunk flowers in about 58–74 days.
Is Sweet Skunk available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Sweet Skunk is offered as: feminized, regular.