Island Sweet Skunk, a Vancouver Island classic, is a 75/25 Sativa Dominant Hybrid strain that is a cross between Sweet Pink Grapefruit and Big Skunk #1. This strain is valued both medically and recreationally, producing uplifting and focusing cerebral effects that are euphoric and creative.
The Island Sweet Skunk cannabis strain is an 75/25 Sativa Dominant Hybrid strain that has been a favorite in Canada and the western United States for decades. It is a cross between Sweet Pink Grapefruit and Big Skunk #1.
Federation Seed Company perfected its genetics for cultivation and Island Sweet Skunk has been a staple of the British Columbian cannabis community ever since.
It has been cultivated for some time now on Vancouver Island, thus earning the name, Island Sweet Skunk.
Island Sweet Skunk is a one of a kind strain that deserves its legendary status.
It has very high THC levels with most samples ranging from 16%% to 25%, with average samples testing at 18%. It has low CBD content with samples ranging from 0.1% to 0.8%, with average samples testing at 0.6% CBD.
Many patients have reported that Island Sweet Skunk is a great strain for treating symptoms associated with ailments like depression, stress, migraines, nerve pain and appetite stimulation. While this strain does have very high levels of THC, many people report that Island Sweet Skunk is amazing for treating pain associated with arthritis, nerve pain and migraine headaches.
While it has been reported to be an effective strain by many medical users for the ailments listed above, all users should exercise caution when trying Island Sweet Skunk for the first time. This is especially true if you are new to cannabis altogether. You want to proceed with caution when trying Island Sweet Skunk for the first few times because the strain has a very large negative effect profile with some serious symptoms.
Many users report getting headaches after using the strain, even in very small doses. Other users say that overconsumption of this strain leads to bouts of paranoia and feelings of being scatterbrained. For those reasons, it is important to start slowly when using Island Sweet Skunk for the first few times.
The high you can expect to experience after consuming Island Sweet Skunk is very cerebral in nature and energizing. This strain helps with mental clarity and focus, with the effects lasting for several hours. After the initial experience starts to fade, you may experience feelings of sedative “couch lock” as the Indica genetics of Island Sweet Skunk start to kick in.
A large number of people report significant feelings of sedation at the end of the experience, so you may want to try Island Sweet Skunk for the first couple of times during evening hours, rather than during the day.
Island Sweet Skunk can be a great strain for experienced cannabis users during the daytime or afternoon. Everyone has a different experience when using cannabis and it is important to start slowly with any new strain.
Island Sweet Skunk has a very pungent earthy scent, with pine and woody undertones. Island Sweet Skunk has a flavor profile of sweetness with skunky and tropical fruit undertones that highlight the citrus and grapefruit flavours that its parent strain Sweet Pink Grapefruit is famous for.
Island Sweet Skunk is considered to be a relatively easy strain to grow; it thrives in a warm and sunny environment and has a high resistance to common diseases. When growing indoors you can expect a flowering time of around 7 to 9 weeks, with yields of about 21 oz/㎡. Outdoor harvests will be ready by late September to early October and will produce up to 39 oz/plant!
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