Super Skunk Feminised

What Is Super Skunk Feminised?

Super Skunk Feminised brings a legendary 1990s skunk classic to a full photoperiod grow. Sensi Seeds bred the original in 1990 by crossing Skunk #1 with an Afghani hash plant. This feminised version grows on a standard light cycle, flowering once switched to 12/12.

Several seed banks now sell their own feminised version under this name. They also broadly agree on the same Skunk #1 and Afghani parentage. Nirvana Seeds instead markets its own version as a balanced hybrid rather than the indica-dominant phenotype most other sources describe. It still traces back to the same two parent strains, though.

What makes this version stand out is how faithfully it carries forward that unmistakable pungent skunk aroma. It also carries forward a genuinely relaxing, easy-going high. As a result, it remains a popular choice for growers after a beginner-friendly classic with real old-school pedigree.

Origins & Genetics of Super Skunk

Super Skunk Feminised traces back to Sensi Seeds’ original Skunk #1 and Afghani cross, released in 1990. It’s now considered one of the foundational skunk hybrids. Most sources credit Sensi Seeds as the original breeder. Nirvana Seeds, though, also sells its own version under the same name.

Most sources describe an indica-dominant phenotype, generally putting the split around 80% indica to 20% sativa. Nirvana Seeds instead describes its own version as a more balanced hybrid, a genuine point of difference rather than a rounding error. THC generally lands between 14% and 18% across sources that specify a figure.

This cross has earned a lasting reputation as one of the most recognisable skunk strains still sold today. So its core identity stays remarkably consistent across sellers, even where the exact phenotype and flowering-time figures vary more than usual by source.

Super Skunk Effects, Aroma & Flavour

Users commonly describe a relaxing, calming high with a happy, uplifting lift early on. That lift can ease into a heavier, sleepier feeling at higher doses, though most reports describe it as more calming than couch-locking. This combination makes it a genuine option for stress relief or evening wind-down.

Meanwhile, the aroma leans strong and pungent, with an unmistakable skunk character running through every report. Earthy, spicy, sweet and citrus undertones round out the profile, and one source describes a smoother, fruitier take on the classic skunk smell.

Our guide to maximising terpenes is a useful companion read if you want to preserve that pungent character through curing.

Growing Super Skunk Seeds

This strain rates as easy across most sources, and its robust, forgiving nature suits growers with little to no experience. Since it’s a full photoperiod plant, it needs a switch to a 12/12 light cycle indoors to begin flowering.

Indoors, its compact, uniform structure stays manageable without much training. Our guide to growing cannabis indoors in Australia covers the setup basics if you’re planning an indoor run.

Outdoors, this strain handles a range of climates comfortably, and it can grow into a genuinely large plant over a long, warm season. Our Australian cannabis grow calendar is a useful companion read for timing an outdoor planting correctly.

Super Skunk Flowering Time & Yield

Super Skunk Feminised typically finishes flowering in 7 to 10 weeks from 12/12. Most reports land around 7 to 9 weeks, making it one of the quicker-finishing indica-dominant strains in this range. Indoors, expect yields of around 500 to 650 g/m² under good conditions.

Outdoors, a healthy plant typically produces somewhere between 500 and 800g, given reasonable light, space and a full season. This strain’s short flowering window makes it a practical choice for growers after a reliable, no-fuss harvest.

As a result, it suits growers after a genuinely easy, dependable photoperiod indica-hybrid. Our guide to spotting quality weed is a useful companion read once harvest day arrives.

Who Super Skunk Seeds Suit Best

This strain suits growers chasing a genuinely legendary, beginner-friendly indica-hybrid with a relaxing, easy-going high. It also suits users after a calming evening wind-down rather than a sharp energising lift. Specifically, first-time growers will appreciate its forgiving, low-maintenance structure.

On the other hand, it’s a less natural fit for anyone after a purely energising daytime sativa, or a fast, self-flowering timeline. If you’d prefer a faster, self-flowering timeline instead, with no light-cycle switch to manage, Super Skunk Autoflower is worth a look. For anyone after a full-season grow with genuine, legendary Super Skunk character, though, Super Skunk Feminised is hard to beat.