How to grow Ruderalis Skunk

90% indica - 10% sativa
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Ruderalis Skunk bud — quarter view
THC 21%
Flowering 45 - 65 days
Height 200cm

Taste

Fuel
Earthy
Sweet

Seb's take

Seb Silverback

Ruderalis crossed with Skunk #1 — one of the earliest marriages of the two, and still a fair one. Classic skunk over citrus, sandalwood and earth on the nose; the high is relaxing enough for muscles yet happy and uplifting enough for company. Resistant to cold and damp, and forgiving of enthusiasm, at 20-21% THC.

Where it comes from

Sensi Seeds put ruderalis and Skunk #1 together here in one of the earlier marriages of the two, the ruderalis lending its hardiness and its automatic tendencies, Skunk #1 the flavour and the pedigree. The record notes, rightly, that the autoflowering trait was first adapted from ruderalis genetics, and this is a plant that sits close to that origin. A foundational sort of cross, then, pairing the toughest of stock with one of the most influential hybrids ever made.

Nose & flavour

The classic Skunk kick, front and centre, wrapped in an intense citrusy aroma with tones of sandalwood and earth beneath, the fine Sensi signature, as the record has it. Funky and bright at once, with a woody depth grounding the whole thing. A rich, layered nose that does not travel discreetly.

The high

Happy and uplifting up top, with a deeply relaxing quality settling into the body beneath, the sort you can enjoy in company or alone, and, by the record's account, at any hour of the day. At 20 to 21% THC with a touch of CBD, it is balanced rather than one-sided: bright enough to lift, mellow enough to ease. Genial, all-rounder company.

Growing it

A tall, strong plant, she reaches around 200cm with a narrow structure, so give her the height she asks for. Flowering runs 45 to 65 days, and she develops big, fat, resinous buds for the trouble. Her real virtue is resilience: classed as an all-rounder, she shrugs off cold climates and damp alike, which makes her genuinely forgiving of a beginner's hand. At 20 to 21% THC, a hardy, generous grow for growers of any standing.

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Effects

Uplifting
Relaxed

Common questions about Ruderalis Skunk

How long does Ruderalis Skunk take to flower?

Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. Quick, as these things go.

Is Ruderalis Skunk an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?

Regular photoperiod seed — expect males and females in the packet, and plan to identify the males early.

How tall does Ruderalis Skunk grow?

Around 200 cm. Plan your headroom before she plans it for you.

How strong is Ruderalis Skunk?

The breeder lists THC around 21%. Firmly in the strong band.