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The Early Skunk strain is a cross of Early Pearl X Skunk No.1 – two seed companies currently sell the strain – Sensi Seeds and Seedsman, which was designed to be easy to grow and suitable for outdoor growing.
This sample, grown by an unnamed Hampshire Cannabis Collective was grown organically but indoors. Early Skunk delivers a hybrid high – around 65% Indica, 35% Sativa.
Strain Summary
Early Skunk Strain, an indica-dominant hybrid, carries the legacy of its skunky ancestry forward with a balanced blend of THC levels ranging from 14.76% to 16.16%. With its CBD content modestly positioned between 0.29% and 0.6%, this strain emerges as a versatile choice for both recreational and medicinal consumers seeking a milder THC potency without compromising on the quality of effects.
Renowned for inducing a profound state of sleepiness alongside a bouquet of additional effects such as talkativeness, relaxation, happiness, focus, upliftment, concentration, energy, giggles, and euphoria, Early Skunk caters to a wide array of preferences and needs. This multifaceted profile makes it an effective remedy against stress, pain, arthritis, fatigue, migraines, and even phantom limb pain, showcasing its significant therapeutic potential.
However, its consumption is not without potential side effects; heightened sensory perception, dry eyes, thirst, dizziness, tingles, and paranoia are noted among its less desirable outcomes, suggesting a need for mindful usage, especially among novices or those sensitive to THC’s psychoactive impacts.
The strain’s organoleptic qualities are as rich and diverse as its effects. A palate of flowery, skunky, rose, sweet, earthy, pungent, honey, peach, cheese, and nutty flavors supported by a robust terpene profile including myrcene, terpineol, camphene, pinene, limonene, caryophyllene, linalool, and humulene invites a sensory exploration that complements its physical and cerebral impacts beautifully.
Cultivating the Early Skunk strain presents a rewarding challenge with its photoperiod flowering type requiring attention to detail over 60 to 70 days of flowering, leading to harvest times around day 76. This strain achieves considerable heights indoors and outdoors, promising yields ranging from 1 to 2 Oz/Ft² (~ 400 g/m²) indoors to 10 to 15 Oz/plant (~ 550 g/plant) outdoors, making it a valuable addition to any gardener’s collection.
In summary, Early Skunk Strain stands out as a testament to the evolving cannabis cultivation landscape, offering a balanced, therapeutic, and enjoyable experience that pays homage to its skunky heritage while forging its own identity within the cannabis community.
Appearance
The Early Skunk is well-presented, despite small buds. They’ve been given a good trim, and due to the extended curing period the sample is bone dry and is also reasonably dense when squeezed.
The pistils are really vibrant orange, and I can visibly see the trichomes covering the bud
Smell
This sample of Early Skunk gives off sweet notes – earthy, and a bit floral.
Surprisingly, this strain isn’t as pungent as I would have expected with the Skunk No.1 heritage, but when I break it open I do get pungent notes along with the earthy, old-school flavour.
Taste
I consumed this strain through my bong and my Incredibowl, and both delivered a good flavour profile during both the inhale and the exhale.
I got the sweet notes along with the pungency and a lovely flavour profile that was helped by the extended cure.
Effects
The Early Skunk isn’t a particularly overpowering strain, making it good for daytime consumption and I enjoyed consuming a few hits of this during the review.
I got a nice uplift from the cerebral side, as well as the familiar and enjoyable relaxation that hybrid and indica strains tend to deliver.
Conclusion
While Early Skunk isn’t one to shout from the mountains about, it is an enjoyable flavour and smoke – one that I could certainly enjoy throughout the day.
I wouldn’t put this in my favourite strains; I don’t tend to favour floral scents, but I enjoyed the review and would smoke this again.
