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sativa-dominant strainOriginal Skunk
Original Skunk is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage Skunk × Afghanistan. Typical aromas include skunky notes. The flowering time is currently listed as 7-8 weeks.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- skunky
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual content may vary depending on batch, phenotype and cultivation environment.
Genetics
Parent line and family tree
Original Skunk is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below.
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StrainOriginal Skunk
- ParentsSkunk
- ParentsAfghanistan
Editorial profile
Original Skunk in detail
Origin & classification
Original Skunk is a sativa-dominant strain from Skunk × Skunk #1 × Afghanistan. Zativo is named as the breeder of this strain. CBD, at up to 17 %, is also a visible part of the profile.
Aroma & flavour
In terms of aroma, Original Skunk is primarily skunky. The profile therefore leans more towards a classic direction than a modern dessert or candy style.
Terpene profile
The flowering time is given as around 53 days. Original Skunk therefore comes across as more classic and direct than sweet and playful. It is also notable that sources repeatedly describe the strain as providing good yields and offering strong practical qualities. Its effects are likewise described as leaning towards the calmer, more physical side.
Effects tendency
Original Skunk remains interesting above all because of its genetics and clear fundamental character. Those who enjoy classic, direct and not overly polished strain profiles may find this direction more appealing than purely trend-driven strains.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
For precisely this reason, the strain often does not feel generic, but clearly recognisable and coherent in itself. For many, it is this combination of profile and practical qualities that forms the strain’s true appeal.
Further classification
Skunk x Skunk #1 forms the genetic foundation of Original Skunk. Afghanistan is also named as an additional genetic influence. The aroma profile remains rather old-school: skunky. In Original Skunk, the aromatics are not merely an added feature, but a central part of the strain’s identity. The genetic indications suggest a rather classic, heavy and robust side to Original Skunk. The flowering time is recorded as approximately 53 days. In cultivation terms, Original Skunk appears more accessible than particularly demanding. Zativo is listed as the breeder, giving the profile a clearer provenance. This makes Original Skunk feel more classically shaped than trend-driven. Its classification as a sativa-dominant strain fits a brighter, more active strain profile. Original Skunk therefore remains a sativa-dominant strain whose appeal lies primarily in the interplay of its documented characteristics.
Further classification
With Original Skunk in particular, it is helpful that the fundamental direction can still be readily inferred from the parent line. For fans of classic, spicy and less polished-feeling strains, this is often the decisive point. Together with the breeder attribution to Zativo, this creates a profile that can be understood well even without marketing language.
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Frequently asked questions about Original Skunk
What type of strain is Original Skunk?
We list Original Skunk as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent line Skunk × Afghanistan.
What genetics does Original Skunk have?
The parent line of Original Skunk is Skunk × Afghanistan.
What does Original Skunk smell and taste like?
In terms of aroma, Original Skunk is primarily skunky. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
How high is the CBD content of Original Skunk?
Original Skunk is listed with a CBD range of up to 17 %. This value may also vary for the respective batch.
What flowering time is specified for Original Skunk?
A flowering time of 7-8 weeks is specified for Original Skunk.
Which breeder is named for Original Skunk?
Zativo is named as the breeder of Original Skunk.
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