Skunk has come to be a generic term for any strong cannabis, when we say Skunk, we mean a plant descended from the original Skunk No. 1 bred by Sam in the 70s. Skunk No. 1 (AKA "The Pure"), is the origin of all the skunk varieties grown through the world today, this plant was created by Sam the Skunk Man, at Sacred Seeds, in the late 70s. Sam bred Afghani Indica, "Acapulco Gold", Mexican Sativa and Columbian Gold Sativa to create an exceptionally strong and flavourful cannabis plant. Skunk plants are typically early maturing, well stabilised, with high potency and yield.

Typically Skunk plants are grown under artificial conditions, rather than in the wild, either under grow lights or in "greenhouse conditions" using hydroponic techniques. All this can be done at home, using basic equipment, and some varieties will happily grow on a windowsill or balcony.

The more intensively you nurture, cultivate and care for your Skunk plants, the higher the THC content. Skunk varieties tend to have THC content of between 10% and 14%, with many having even higher concentrations. Our league table of Skunk THC content lays out the facts:

1. Skunk Haze - 20%-22% THC content
2. Hindu Kush - 14-20% THC content
3. Swazi Skunk - 14-18% THC content
4. Skunk No. 1 - 14%-16% THC content
5. Indian Skunk - 13-15% THC content
6. Hawaiian Skunk - 11-17% THC content
7. Ultra Skunk - 11% THC content
8. Skunk #11 - 8.1% THC content

As you can see, some Skunk varieties are exceptionally strong, having very high THC. Because of this, many people find the effects of smoking Skunk come on quicker. There is widespread evidence which supports a heightened hallucinogenic high, compared to other cannabis varieties.