The history of the Skunk is very interesting. The truth is that we have all the necessary ingredients to create a very entertaining film story, with incredible coincidences, anti-heroes, criminals and legal problems, even if his story has, like all fairy tales, a happy ending.


This plant was born marked by providence, and has consolidated itself as a cornerstone for cannabis consumption in the world. Its real name Skunk (skunk) is synonymous with power, however it has been so exploited by breeders and geneticists all over the world creating strains that have nothing to do with the original genetics, But this is the price you pay for being so famous . This strain which was discovered or more precisely, made known in 1969 in the bay of California when a man named Jingles, an independent grower, met Sam The Skunkman "whose real name is David Watson".

Sam the skunk man the inventor of the skunk strain

These two characters together with the group of growers called Sacred Seeds, gave birth to the epic legend of Skunk marijuana that we are about to tell you. We can't tell you how and when the young blond Sam first grew Skunk cannabis. We can only assume that knowing Jingles, they both shared an evening together, which led to a real revelation in "Skunkman."

Sam The Skunkman felt that Skunk weed was something special, his instincts and entrepreneurial spirit were united by his taste for quality marijuana, and from that moment the story began. As in any good film, there is always a detail that doesn't allow our hero to get away with it. In this case, the small detail was that growing and possessing marijuana was illegal in the United States at the time. This small detail did not stop "The Skunkman", who in fact continued to develop recreational cannabis strains that would later become famous, being cultivated by millions of growers .

Here's the true story of skunk marijuana:


In 1970, Sam and his team began working methodically and steadily on the Skunk weed project and began testing until they achieved the results we know today. The exceptional breeding work carried out by Sam is the result of the conversion of a rather small and unstable cannabis strain into a hybrid of 3 exceptional pure sativa strains even if other versions mention only 2, and an Afghani indica.

The more or less exact percentages of this cross are 75% for the sativa varieties Acapulco Gold, 25%, Columbian Gold, 25% Mexican sativa 25% and for the remaining 25% Indica an Afghan genetics. It is therefore clear that Sam intended to combine the best of each of these marijuana strains into one, Skunk.


This way he would start his business and luck began to smile on him, which allowed him to gain followers and a lot of fame throughout the bay of California and its surroundings. However, there were some disadvantages to the project: it was more a matter of luck and empiricism than science. First of all, it was not easy to directly cross Colombian genetics with those of Afghanistan.

That's where they came up with the idea of ​​using the hybrid Acapulco Gold, to simplify the process and shorten the flowering time. The first tests of Skunk produced plants that were very sensitive to botrytis, which attacked the plants, but after some tests they managed to create a marijuana plant that was very resistant to diseases and parasites. Skunk seeds went on sale between 1978 and 1979 and weren't cheap. Buyers complained a lot about the high price, but Skunk and its strains still sold like fresh-baked bread.


However, problems for Sam were yet to come. In 1981 Reagan entered the White House and the anti-drug situation became tougher in the states. Sam "The Skunkman" was placed under arrest, but later released on bail. When he was released from prison, Sam returned to his farm and was relieved to see that the police had not destroyed his plants.

Without hesitation, Skunkman, along with his team, proceeded to recover and safeguard one specimen, Skunk #1. 18.2. Legend says that Sam's misfortune was his salvation, in fact immediately after that episode he went with 250,000 cannabis seeds to Holland and sold them to Neville Shoenmaker, who at that time collaborated with the Sensi Seeds Bank ; those seeds won several cannabis cups in Holland and the rest is history.

From Usa to Holland the super skunk rise

Over the years the skunk genetics have also been improved making it literally super . The yield of super skunk is medium-high, with flowering times of no more than two months, but there are varieties with even earlier maturation. Skunk is a hybrid with 75% sativa genetics and 25% indica genetics, which has its genetic roots in Colombia, Afghanistan and Thailand.

This variety is one of the first homogeneous and stable hybrid genetics that allowed large-scale trade, thanks to a series of virtues concentrated in the essence of the skunk, strong effects , aroma, taste and high yield.


Super Skunk has a high concentration of THC and is in high demand for recreational uses, without compromising its medicinal properties for relieving pain in more serious conditions. The high THC and cannabinoid content make the effects of skunk very potent, so moderate use is recommended.

Its main phenotype is very characteristic, with large and dense buds, with colors that can vary from green to gold and with many branches starting from the central trunk. Its ease of cultivation makes it very popular among beginners, as it is very resistant and requires little labor whether in outdoor, indoor or greenhouse cultivation. However, even professional growers praise its qualities of stability and uniformity between plants.

Professional growers support and praise the reliable and uniform behavior of Skunk and its strains. The original Skunk was considered unbeatable, however skunk based strains have been developed which have improved the aroma, making it stronger and more pleasant. It is difficult to say how much today's Skunk has remained the original skunk invented by Sam the Skunkman.

Many breeders have also improved its characteristics with small nuances and much better production. Sam Skunkman himself created his own variant called Sweet Skunk, with a softer aroma. Neville shonemaker, also created his own version, the Roadkill Skunk, with a very strong aroma and a tendency towards Afghan Indica.

Skunk auto certainly couldn't be missing , Sensi didn't wait long to create Skunk #1 Autoflowering . This variety reflects all the characteristics of the pheodependent mother, offering all autoflowering lovers the chance to try this genetics.

Skunk strains type

  • Skunk x Haze: This is a hybrid that has made it possible to combine almost perfectly the production capacity and short flowering period of Skunk No. 1, with the excellent taste and effects of the original
  • Super Skunk Autoflowering : Short-flowering, powerful and productive cannabis strain.
  • Lemon Skunk : This is a hybrid born of two Skunk phenotypes renowned for their strong lemon and citrus aroma.
  • Haze Hawaiian Skunk: This is a strain developed and marketed by the world-renowned Seedsman seed bank. It is an Indica/Sativa hybrid with very large female flowers and resin production in the leaves.
  • UK cheese: (Exodus Cut): This is a clone famous in the cannabis world for its extraordinary aromatic strength.
  • Sensi Seeds: Has a large number of Skunk #1 based strains such as Skunk/Kush, Big Bud, Shiva Skunk, Sensi Skunk, Super Skunk, etc.
  • Super skunk: All seed banks have this cannabis variety in their catalog also in an autoflowering version.
  • Skunk CBD: Variety without the psychotropic substance THC 0.18-0.34 and with high CBD concentrations of up to 12%.