Strain of the Week: July 5, 2015 (Skunk #1)

A high school friend of mine loved the scent of skunks when smelled far off from a safe distance.  And living in the farm belt of central New Jersey, when being called the Garden State still made sense, there was plenty of opportunity for her to get her funky smelling fix.  The sweet and skunky flavor of Skunk #1 is just as easily recognized when encountered, though it can be a rare find on dispensary menus in its pure form.  With phenotypes ranging from fruity to floral, it is not all skunk in this strain’s trunk, and the sensory experience it provides it delightfully complex.

One of the old guard when it comes to cannabis strains, Skunk #1 has been around since the 70’s.  In that time, it has become the backbone of an extensive genetic family tree.  An indica and sativa hybrid of Afghani, Mexican, and Colombian landraces, Skunk #1 offers the near perfect balance of physical and mental effects so prized by the modern day cannabis user.  A perfect choice for high energy pain relief and happy, carefree anti-anxiety effects, Skunk #1 is an advantageous all day strain.