How to grow Mendocino Skunk
Taste
Seb's take
Dutch Skunk genetics meet Mendocino, California's own contribution from cannabis's sixties heyday. Fruity and skunky on the nose; the effect is relaxing and calming, tingly enough to leave you hungry. A productive, bushy little plant, ready to harvest in as little as seven weeks.
Where it comes from
Dutch Skunk genetics meet Mendocino, California's own contribution from cannabis's sixties heyday — two celebrated strains of that era joined into a 60 percent indica by Paradise Seeds. The Skunk lends the pungency and the productivity, the Mendocino the lineage and the stimulating edge. A cross rooted in two of the more storied corners of the plant's history.
Nose & flavour
Fruity and skunky, the two notes trading off — a sweeter fruit lift over the unmistakable pungency the Skunk half brings. It is a lively, recognisable nose rather than a subtle one, and honest about its Skunk parentage. Loud in the good sense.
The high
Relaxing and calming, with a tingle running through it that tips toward hunger — a settled, agreeable effect with a stimulating thread from the Mendocino side. It eases the body while keeping a little life in the mix. Comfortable, rounded company for an evening.
Growing it
An easy plant, and a productive beast. Flowering runs 49 to 56 days, logged as seven to eight weeks, with a heavy yield of 700 g/m² and THC recorded at 16 to 20 percent. She stays small to medium and bushy, developing a thick central stem with a good few branches and large, dense, trichome-dusted buds. An excellent choice for a novice grower after big returns in short order. No height figure is given, so I will leave that unsaid.
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Effects
Common questions about Mendocino Skunk
How long does Mendocino Skunk take to flower?
Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. Quick, as these things go.
Is Mendocino Skunk an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How strong is Mendocino Skunk?
The breeder lists THC around 20%. Firmly in the strong band.
What does Mendocino Skunk smell and taste like?
Fuel on the nose — she does not travel discreetly.