Skunk #1

A heritage strain, grown the way it should be Some strains are trendy. Skunk #1 is foundational. This is one of the first stable hybrids ever bred, and in our experience it still earns its reputation decades later. Sam the Skunkman crossed Afghani, Acapulco Gold, and Colombian Gold genetics in 1970s California, and the result reshaped cannabis breeding for good. It took home the High Times Cannabis Cup in 1988. It became the parent of countless strains you already know. What it smells and tastes like You'll know this one before the jar is fully open. The aroma hits first: sharp, sour, classic skunk funk sitting on a deep earthy base. Then the sweetness shows up. Underneath the pungency there's a bright, fruity citrus note, a little lemon, a touch of pine. The flavor follows the nose. Sour and earthy on the body, sweet and zesty on the finish. Myrcene leads the terpene profile here, backed by limonene and pinene, which is exactly why it reads as both funky and fruity at the same time. The experience Skunk #1 is a balanced hybrid, and that balance is the whole point. We've found that it tends to open with an uplifting, clear, sociable lift, then settles into a relaxed, easygoing body feel as it rolls on. It's the kind of flower people reach for in good company or with a creative project in front of them. Effects vary from person to person, so start low and find your own pace. Why ours is genuinely different Here's the part most brands can't say. Pure Roots Botanicals holds a USDA Certified Organic certification, one of the toughest credentials in all of agriculture, and we grow every nug in-house from seed to sale. No synthetic pesticides. No mystery inputs. That's the difference between flower that's called clean and flower that's certified clean. One is a marketing word. The other is a federal standard. The genetics, for the curious Lineage: Afghani × Acapulco Gold × Colombian Gold Type: Balanced hybrid (sativa-leaning by lineage, with clear indica influence) Bred by: Sam the Skunkman, Sacred Seed Co., 1970s Claim to fame: 1988 High Times Cannabis Cup winner, genetic ancestor of much of the modern catalog Grown in living soil, hang-dried, and slow-cured by hand. Sealed fresh.