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Skull cap

Skull cap is a hybrid strain with the lineage Headstash × Biker Kush. Typical aromas include sweet, pine-like and citrus notes. The effects are generally described as energetic, mood-enhancing and relaxing. The flowering time is currently listed as 9-10 weeks.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet
  • pine-like
  • citrusy
  • diesel-like
  • tart

Effects

  • energetic
  • mood-enhancing
  • relaxing
  • body-focused
  • balancing
  • sleepy
  • appetite-stimulating
  • calming
  • focused
  • creative

Terpenes

  • Myrcene
  • Limonene
  • Caryophyllene
  • Linalool

Cannabinoid profile

Listed ranges

THC up to 23 %
CBD up to 1 %

The values are intended for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Skull cap is at the top. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.

Editorial profile

Skull cap in detail

Origin & classification

Skull cap is a hybrid strain from Headstash × Biker Kush. Karma Genetics is named as the breeder of this strain. With up to 23 % THC, Skull cap clearly falls into the stronger range. With up to 1 %, CBD plays more of a supporting role.

Aroma & flavour

Skull cap’s aroma is primarily sweet, pine-like, citrusy and diesel-like. Myrcene, Limonene and Caryophyllene fit this impression well and add further depth to the profile. The combination of sweeter and classic spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.

Terpene profile

Skull cap is generally described as energetic, mood-enhancing, relaxing and body-focused in its effects. This is precisely what often makes the strain interesting, as it does not lean in just one direction but engages both mind and body.

Effect tendency

The flowering time is stated as around 67 days. Skull cap is therefore closer to modern dessert strains than to classic old-school lines. Many sources describe the strain as anything but one-dimensional: it is potent without a single aspect dominating.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Skull cap is therefore particularly suited to people who want to experience aroma and effects in as balanced a combination as possible. Fans of modern dessert and exotic lines in particular are likely to find many familiar elements here.

Further classification

Headstash x Biker Kush forms the genetic foundation of Skull cap. Biker Kush is additionally named as another genetic influence. With a maximum of 23 % THC, Skull cap sits in the stronger section of the strain spectrum. CBD is only present at a low level in Skull cap, at up to 1 %. Aromatically, it presents a sweet, fruity direction: sweet, pine-like, citrusy, diesel-like and tart. Between energetic, mood-enhancing and relaxing, it shows a balanced effect profile with active and calmer aspects. In Skull cap, the aroma is not merely an addition but a central part of the strain’s identity. Limonene complements Skull cap’s sweet, fruity side particularly well and gives it a fresher contour. When classifying Skull cap, it is important that the active side does not stand alone but is balanced by calmer effects. The genetic indications suggest a rather classic, heavy and robust side in Skull cap.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Skull cap

What type of strain is Skull cap?

We list Skull cap as a hybrid strain with the parent line Headstash × Biker Kush.

What genetics are behind Skull cap?

The parent line of Skull cap is Headstash × Biker Kush.

What does Skull cap smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Skull cap is primarily sweet, pine-like, citrusy, diesel-like and tart. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the intensity may vary.

Which terpenes are associated with Skull cap?

Skull cap’s profile includes Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene and Linalool. They complement the described aroma profile.

What effects are associated with Skull cap?

We primarily describe Skull cap as energetic, mood-enhancing, relaxing, body-focused, balancing, sleepy, appetite-stimulating, calming, focused and creative. Effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Skull cap?

Skull cap is listed with a THC range of up to 23 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.