The Pure by Flying Dutchmen
Whenever you hear old heads on IC Mag or Overgrow arguing about who holds the real-deal Skunk #1, The Pure from The Flying Dutchmen is guaranteed to enter the chat. Back in the day, this was considered the absolute gold standard for true-breeding Skunk genetics. Eddie from the Flying Dutchmen didn't try to reinvent the wheel here; he just offered a remarkably homogeneous, stable line of the original Skunk #1 that helped build the modern cannabis gene pool. It was the building block everyone reached for when they needed vigor, yield, and that classic skunky funk.
Growing The Pure is like taking a masterclass in foundational cannabis botany. You pop a pack, and practically every female looks like a carbon copy of the last. She throws down massive, solid colas that reek of sweet, pungent roadkill and old gym socks. You don't need a crazy nutrient regimen to make her happy, either. She just asks for basic care and rewards you with stupidly heavy yields. Long-time growers constantly praise how mold-resistant and reliable she is, making her a staple for both indoor cash croppers and outdoor guerrilla growers back in the 90s.
Finding genuine packs of The Pure under the original Flying Dutchmen label is frustrating these days. Ever since the brand got tied up with Sensi Seeds, the forums have been full of debates over whether the current seed stock actually matches the magic of the 90s and early 2000s releases. A lot of purists compare it against Mr. Nice's Shit or Sensi's own Skunk #1, but guys who ran the original Pure swear nothing else had that exact uniform structure and brain-melting classic high. If you manage to track down an old pack sitting in a deep freeze somewhere, pop them immediately.
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| Breeder | Flying Dutchmen |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Skunk Nr1 |
| Descendants | Thai-Tanic, Flying Dutchmen - Fuma con Dios, Titans Haze AKA Fuma con Diablos, G Force, Blood Rose, The Real Mc Coy, Skunk Mix, Elvis |
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Growing The Pure: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Skunk Nr1 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.
The Pure FAQ
How long does The Pure take to flower?
The Pure typically flowers in around 56 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is The Pure an indica or a sativa?
The Pure is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of The Pure?
The Pure was bred from Skunk Nr1 by Flying Dutchmen.
What environment does The Pure 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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