How to grow Shiva Skunk Automatic
THC 17% 
Flowering 56 - 126 days 
Height 90-140cm Taste
Seb's take
The automatic Shiva Skunk keeps the citrus and grapefruit sweetness of the original, a slightly earthy aroma underneath. The effect varies more than most from person to person, though relaxed, happy, tingly and creative all feature. An indica-based mind-body experience, by the breeder's own account like no other.
Where it comes from
The automatic reworking of Shiva Skunk, this crosses the original with ruderalis to put an 80 percent indica on its own clock. Sensi Seeds kept the character of the celebrated parent intact and simply added the autoflower timing, so what you get is the familiar Shiva Skunk temperament flowering when it feels the moment rather than when the light schedule dictates. A shortcut, then, that keeps the substance of a well-regarded plant while trimming the scheduling out of the grower's hands.
Nose & flavour
A sweet citrus and grapefruit character up front, with a slightly earthy aroma underneath and the skunk backbone the name promises holding it together — pungent and woody at the base. It is a bright, moreish profile, the citrus lifting the whole thing while the earth and skunk keep it grounded. A well-rounded nose, then, zesty at the top and dense beneath, true to the Shiva Skunk line it descends from and none the worse for the ruderalis in the mix.
The high
An extreme mind-body experience, and one the record admits lands differently on everyone — some feel it more relaxed than others. Relaxed, happy, tingly, euphoric and creative all feature across the spread, so expect a broad, engaging effect rather than a single fixed note. An indica-based experience, by the breeder's own account like no other, that keeps both the body and the mind in play. A varied, characterful high, and an agreeable one whichever way it takes you.
Growing it
A medium autoflower of 90 to 140cm, with a notably wide flowering window — anywhere from 56 to 126 days, so read the plant rather than the diary and let the trichomes call the finish. THC sits at 17 percent. Yield is not recorded, so judge her by temperament: a hardy, ruderalis-crossed indica descended from a well-regarded Skunk line. The long potential window asks a little patience, but the ruderalis timing takes the light schedule off your plate in return. A characterful, undemanding auto.
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Common questions about Shiva Skunk Automatic
How long does Shiva Skunk Automatic take to flower?
Around 13 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. She takes her time; the result is the argument for it.
Is Shiva Skunk Automatic an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
An autoflower — she flowers on age rather than light hours, which simplifies the schedule considerably.
How tall does Shiva Skunk Automatic grow?
Around 140 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is Shiva Skunk Automatic?
The breeder lists THC around 17%. The gentler end of the scale.
