Super Skunk strain guide
Super Skunk is a classic indica-leaning hybrid from Sensi Seeds, made by crossing Skunk #1 with an Afghani. It has been around since 1990, and people know it for a loud, sweet skunk smell and a happy, relaxed feel.
Where does Super Skunk come from?
Super Skunk comes from Sensi Seeds in the Netherlands, which released it in 1990. The breeder describes it as an early version of Skunk #1 crossed with an Afghani, chosen to add weight, strength and a shorter flowering time.
Sensi lists it as mostly indica, around 80% to 20%, while other guides put it closer to two thirds indica. Either way, the Afghan side pulls it toward a heavier feel than plain Skunk #1. It has also been used in later breeding, so the name turns up in plenty of family trees.
What does Super Skunk smell and taste like?
As the name says, skunk comes first: pungent, earthy and a little spicy. The breeder says it sits on the sweeter side of the skunk family, with citrus on top, and describes the taste as warm earth and skunk with pineapple and other tropical fruit. Reviewers also mention pine, pepper, wood and even black licorice.
Published terpene results put caryophyllene first, followed by limonene and humulene. Caryophyllene adds the peppery spice, limonene the citrus and humulene an earthy, woody note. A few reviewers find it less skunky than they expected, so batches vary.
Super Skunk effects: what people report
Most reports describe Super Skunk as relaxed, happy and sleepy, with hunger coming up often. Some people describe a strong head buzz first, followed by a heavy body feel, and others call it giggly and creative at smaller amounts.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, some people mention feeling paranoid, and a few find the smoke harsh.
How strong is Super Skunk?
Super Skunk is a moderate strain by today's standards. Listings put it at about 15% to 20% THC, and one reviewer reported a much stronger batch in the high 20s. CBD is usually low, though one listing gives estimates up to about 2%.
Even moderate THC can be plenty if you're new, so start with a small amount and wait before having more. The THC and CBD printed on your label are what count for that batch.
Buying Super Skunk in Canada
Older strain names like this one are grown from many different seed sources, so two Super Skunk products may not match. Check the label for the producer and the numbers.
If you find it, it may come as dried flower, pre-rolls or hash. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that skunky smell.
Super Skunk vs Skunk #1
Skunk #1 is Super Skunk's main parent, so they share that sour, earthy skunk base. Skunk #1 is the more balanced of the two, mixing Afghani with Acapulco Gold and Colombian Gold, while Super Skunk adds more Afghani and leans heavier and sleepier. Super Skunk also gets described as a little sweeter and spicier. If you want the classic, balanced original, start with Skunk #1. If you'd like a heavier take, try Super Skunk.
Strains like Super Skunk
If you like Super Skunk, these are the closest matches:
- Skunk #1: its main parent, more balanced, with the same skunky base.
- Afghani: the other parent, earthy and heavy.
- Cheese: a Skunk descendant with a sharp, savoury funk.
- Lemon Skunk: a brighter, citrus-forward member of the skunk family.
