Super Skunk by Vision Seeds
16 other breeders' versions of Super Skunk — compare flowering times side by side →
Let's talk about real old-school backbone. Back in the 90s, Sensi Seeds decided that the original Skunk #1 was great, but it needed more raw stopping power and weight. They crossed it with a heavy-hitting Afghani hash plant landrace, and Super Skunk was born. Fast forward to today, and Vision Seeds has kept this absolute classic alive, offering both photoperiod and autoflowering versions for guys who want that nostalgic, pungent punch without dealing with finicky modern poly-hybrids. It’s the quintessential easy-mode plant that still yields top-tier results.
Honestly, you practically have to try to kill this plant. It is incredibly resilient, shaking off temperature swings and minor feeding mistakes that would completely fry newer boutique strains. Indoors, she stays relatively stout and bushy, stacking up thick, chunky colas in a lightning-fast 7-week flowering time. The Vision Seeds auto version takes it a step further with Ruderalis genetics, letting you pull a respectable harvest in about 9 to 10 weeks from seed. But a word of warning to the stealth growers: it’s called Super Skunk for a reason. The odor is an overwhelmingly loud, gassy, earthy funk that will out-stink almost anything else in your garden.
When it comes to the high, it’s exactly what you'd expect from a 90s powerhouse. It doesn't have the anxiety-inducing raciness of modern sativas; instead, it delivers a deeply euphoric, heavy-lidded stone that washes over your entire body. It’s the perfect end-of-the-day smoke for washing away stress and muscle aches. Sure, some purists argue over which seed bank holds the "truest" vintage cut, but Vision Seeds' iteration consistently delivers that reliable, skunky nostalgia. It’s a bulletproof cash-cropper and a perfectly balanced indica that proves you don't need a dessert name to be top shelf.
🏆 Legendary Foundation Strain
This is one of the most influential cannabis varieties in history. Super Skunk has been used to breed 124 documented descendant strains in our database, making it a cornerstone of modern genetics.
🌿 Start a Super Skunk journal — free →
Similar strains
🌱 Get Super Skunk seeds →
Affiliate link — supports Cultivar at no cost to you.
🧬 Explore the family: Super Skunk · Super Skunk · Auto Super Skunk · Holy Surfer · Skunk Hero · Auto Diesel Skunko · Super Shiva · Skunk Dawg · Victory Seeds - Auto Super Skunk
Ancestry Pedigree
Sensi Seeds
Sensi Seeds
The Seed Bank
Cultivators Choice
Original Strains
Original Strains
Original Strains
Growing Super 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 Super Skunk 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.
Super Skunk FAQ
How long does Super Skunk take to flower?
Super Skunk typically flowers in around 49 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Super Skunk an indica or a sativa?
Super Skunk is listed as 10% Sativa, 90% Indica.
What are the parents of Super Skunk?
Super Skunk was bred from Super Skunk by Vision Seeds.
How strong is Super Skunk?
Reported THC for Super Skunk is 16%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Super 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.
📷 Growing Super Skunk and something looks off? Free AI photo diagnosis →
Facts compiled from public breeder listings. Growing Super Skunk? A structured journal — with your feedings, readings, and photos — is how you find what THIS cut actually wants.
Track your own grow free — the journal grades your environment against these bands →
Get the one-page grow reference card
VPD, pH by medium, deficiency symptoms and dry/cure targets on a single printable page. Free — plus the occasional grow-data breakdown. No spam, unsubscribe in one click.