Skunk Kush

Skunk Kush: Pungent & Skunky

Skunk Kush seeds grow into tall and long plants with leaves that stretch out like an umbrella over the lower parts of the plant. Its bud structure is almost cylindrical. These buds are massive, and they sport white and orange pistils and a dusty resin coating that makes them pungent and super sticky. The harvested nuggets look nothing like the buds that grew on the plant. They are mostly orange and brown and feature a leafy disposition. There is a bit of an earthy green in the nuggets, and some of that crystal resin managed to hold on until after the harvesting process. Skunk Kush has yet to take home any major awards, but its parent strains are High Times Cannabis Cup winners multiple times over. With its impressive lineage, there is very little mystery surrounding Skunk Kush’s popularity. Growers love this strain for how easy it is to grow and the little maintenance it requires to reach harvest. Cannabis enthusiasts love the strain for its potent effects and memorable aroma.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Skunk Kush cannabis plants are naturally resistant to mold and mildew. This strain fares best in a warm, sunshine-rich, and Mediterranean-like environment. You can easily recreate these conditions indoors with the proper temperature, humidity, and lighting. First-time growers should have no issues bringing this strain to fruition. As long as you can provide it with the correct temperatures, lighting, and air circulation, you should have an easy harvest ahead of you, packed with potent and delicious buds. Veteran growers have been able to successfully grow the Skunk Kush strain indoors and out.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Skunk Kush cannabis plants can be grown indoors and outdoors by all levels of growers. The ideal temperature for these plants is 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Since Skunk Kush cannabis plants are of the feminized variety, they must be provided with 18 hours of light per day and 6 hours of darkness during their vegetation stage.
• Moisture control: In terms of humidity levels, you’ll want to set it at 40-70% during the vegetative growth stage. To get the plants through to the flowering stage, you will need to drop the humidity to a steady 40-50%.
• Training Techniques: This strain benefits from topping and Low-stress training (LST) for it to grow to completion. These training techniques will help adjust the canopy so that light and air reach even the lower levels. Having light hit the buds that are closest to the soil creates even growth and will increase yields.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Skunk Kush female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

• Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect to harvest after a flowering period of 50-60 days. Outdoor growers should plan for a harvest sometime in early to mid October.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 400-500 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 500-600 grams per plant. You are going to be very happy with the yields you produce after such an easy grow. First-time cannabis cultivators should rejoice at these heavy yields of potent buds.

Dominant Terpenes in Skunk Kush: Skunky & Woody

The Skunk Kush terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is limonene, while beta-caryophyllene and myrcene are secondary terpenes.

• Limonene: Most Dominant – Found in citrus peels and cannabis, this terpene helps with anxiety and increases lung function.
• Beta-Caryophyllene: Secondary Terpene – Found in black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. Gives off a spicy and peppery aroma.
• Myrcene: Popular in Cannabis –The most abundant terpene in modern commercial cannabis, it helps with inflammation and adds to the aroma of the strain.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Skunk Kush:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Skunk Kush seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That happy, relaxed, and sleepy feeling you get when enjoying the Skunk Kush strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 20%, the THC in this Indica-dominant strain is responsible for the happy and relaxed feeling you get when enjoying Skunk Kush cannabis.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Skunk Kush are less than 1%, the cannabinoid is still present, and the effects are noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, sleep, pain, and even stress. The CBD in the Skunk Kush strain, even in its lower amounts, definitely has a positive effect on the user.