How to grow Skunk #1
Seb's take
Born from further stabilising work by Dutch breeders in the late seventies, White Label's Skunk #1 is as close to the legend's origin as any. Fast and sturdy, thriving best under long, sunny greenhouse days — though a carbon filter here is not optional but required. The high runs happy, euphoric, creative and focused, foundational stuff.
Growing Skunk #1: what to expect
Feminized, so you'll not be sexing plants or evicting males. Photoperiod, so veg lasts exactly as long as you decide — see the vegetative stage on how long that ought to be.
Expect around 9 weeks in flower — textbook timing. Textbooks, for once, being useful: here's ours.
She finishes around 120 cm: the sensible middle of the range. Most tents take her without argument — check yours against the light planner all the same.
She produces respectably: 300 – 450 g/m² or thereabouts when treated well. Consistency is her selling point — feed her properly and she keeps her end of the bargain.
THC tests around 20%, which is strong by any sensible chart. Respect it accordingly.
The aroma leans fuel: forecourt sharpness with intent behind it.
The dominant note in the reviews is uplifting; daytime company, by most accounts.
Learn to grow her properly:
Skunk #1 from other breeders
The same name, several hands. Every breeder’s version below is its own cut — different figures, different temperament, same family. The particulars above describe the lead listing.
- Flying Dutchmen feminized Seeds at Herbies →
Tests milder on paper (17% THC), promises less on the scales.
- Dutch Passion regular Seeds at Herbies →
The regular-seed take, in less of a hurry (~67 days against the ~60 above), a gentler figure on the breeder's sheet (8.1% THC).
- Sensi Seeds regular Seeds at Herbies →
The traditional regular-seed article, finishes ahead of schedule (~48 days, not ~60), tests milder on paper (17% THC).
- Sensi Seeds feminized Seeds at Herbies →
In more of a hurry (~48 days against the ~60 above).
- Homegrown Fantaseeds feminized Seeds at Herbies →
A gentler figure on the breeder's sheet (17% THC).
- G13 Labs feminized Seeds at Herbies →
Tests milder on paper (17% THC).
Common questions about Skunk #1
How long does Skunk #1 take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Skunk #1 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 tall does Skunk #1 grow?
Around 120 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is Skunk #1?
The breeder lists THC around 20%. Firmly in the strong band.