Shiva Skunk by Sensi Seeds
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Back in the late 80s, the cannabis world was forever changed when the crew at Sensi Seeds crossed two absolute titans: Northern Lights #5 and Skunk #1. Originally released simply as 'NL#5 x Sk#1', this 85% indica beast actually won the first-ever High Times Cannabis Cup for 'mostly indica' in 1988 before they officially crowned it Shiva Skunk. This strain is a time capsule of what top-shelf Dutch genetics looked like before everything got crossed with cookies. It’s one of the most potent Skunk variations ever created, and the fact that you can still pop these beans today is a blessing for anyone chasing that authentic old-school funk.
In the garden, Shiva Skunk is a workhorse that practically grows itself. She flowers fast—usually wrapping up in a blazing 45 to 55 days—and stays incredibly compact, making her perfect for indoor tents or discrete greenhouse runs. Growers always rave about her calyx-to-leaf ratio; she throws these massive, chunky colas that require almost zero effort to trim come harvest day. Just be warned, the smell in the grow room is offensive. It’s a pungent, musky, skunky stench that will easily blow through a cheap carbon filter, layered with weirdly sweet notes of dark berry and damp earth.
Lighting up Shiva Skunk is a one-way ticket to couch-lock city. The smoke is thick and expansive, filling your lungs with heavy, hash-like flavor that lingers in the room for hours. The high hits like a sledgehammer, delivering a profoundly sedative, physical stone that completely knocks out stress and insomnia. If you want to experience the heavy-duty genetics that built the modern cannabis industry, Shiva Skunk is a mandatory run for your garden.
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| Breeder | Sensi Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±50 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Northern Lights 5 Skunk Nr1 F1 Hybrid |
| Descendants | Green Giant, Purple Skunk Automatic, Skunk NL, Black Rose, Super Mutant Mass, Morning Glory, Shiva Skunk Automatic, Jordan of the Islands - Blue Shiva, Super Shiva, Shiva Skunk, P50 |
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Growing Shiva Skunk: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Northern Lights 5 Skunk Nr1 F1 Hybrid 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.
Shiva Skunk FAQ
How long does Shiva Skunk take to flower?
Shiva Skunk typically flowers in around 50 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Shiva Skunk an indica or a sativa?
Shiva Skunk is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Shiva Skunk?
Shiva Skunk was bred from Northern Lights 5 Skunk Nr1 F1 Hybrid by Sensi Seeds.
What environment does Shiva Skunk 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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