Big Skunk Korean by Unknown or Legendary
Every old-school grower has a "one that got away" story, and for a lot of heads from the Pacific Northwest, that story revolves around Big Skunk Korean. Emerging somewhere out of the Oregon scene in the late 90s or early 2000s, this legendary cut is a mythical three-way cross of Big Bud, Skunk #1, and a totally elusive Korean landrace. Finding pure BSK genetics today is like hunting for a ghost, but back in the day, she was the holy grail for breeders looking to inject serious yield and a completely unique terp profile into their lines. It’s an indica-dominant (roughly 70/30) classic that produced these massive, dense, spade-shaped colas that would throw gorgeous flashes of purple and blue if you dropped your nighttime temps right before harvest.
When you talk about the smell, you have to understand that this isn't your modern, washed-out gelato profile. Big Skunk Korean carries a wildly complex, room-clearing skunk funk layered over sharp herbal spice, damp earth, and just a weird, lingering back-note of citrus and wild honey. Smoking it was an experience. Even though she leaned heavily indica, the high was surprisingly balanced—hitting you with a warm, heavy physical relaxation while keeping your head clear, creative, and buzzing. It was the perfect stash for managing stress without ending up completely glued to the couch.
But let’s be real, BSK's actual claim to fame is her DNA. She is the literal foundation of some of the most famous strains of the 2000s. Soma over at Soma Seeds famously got his hands on the cut and used it to birth an entire generation of absolute legends, including Lavender, Somango (which started out as Soma #5), and Somativa. While the original Big Skunk Korean clone might be lost to the underground history books, her genetics are still floating around in the bloodlines of countless modern hybrids. It's a true breeder's strain that changed the game.
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| Breeder | Unknown or Legendary |
|---|---|
| Environment | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Lineage | Indica Sativa |
| Descendants | Rock Bud, Somanna, Somango, Reclining Buddha, Kilimanjaro, Somativa, Lavender, Kahuna |
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Growing Big Skunk Korean: what to expect
As a hybrid, expect a moderate stretch after the flip (around 100%) — but watch the plant, not the label: phenotypes within Big Skunk Korean can lean either direction. Growers familiar with Indica Sativa will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Big Skunk Korean FAQ
Is Big Skunk Korean an indica or a sativa?
The breeder doesn't specify — treat it as a hybrid and read the plant.
What are the parents of Big Skunk Korean?
Big Skunk Korean was bred from Indica Sativa by Unknown or Legendary.
What environment does Big Skunk Korean like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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