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(#2 Reviewer's Pick) Skunk #1 Strain THCa Flower - Living Soil Exotic AAA
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Skunk #1 Strain THCa Flower — Living Soil Exotic AAA Reviewer’s Pick #2
Rob has been smoking Skunk #1 for thirty years. He has tried enough versions of this strain across enough decades to know exactly what it is supposed to smell and taste like, and exactly how many times it has disappointed him in the current market. He tried this batch and wrote: “This is some high quality flower!! The pungent smell is there and everything else is. Very strong flower. Will be back for more! Best flower I’ve found online!”
That review is the standard this batch was held to before it came in the door. Skunk #1 is one of the most frequently misrepresented strains in the current THCa market — the name circulates on menus attached to flower that has the right label and none of the character. The specific skunky pungency that gave the strain its name and its reputation, the earthy citrus depth, the balanced sativa-dominant effect that Shawn H described as perfect for a nice relaxed but productive day — these are qualities that require the right genetics and the right cultivation. The right genetics are not difficult to source. The right cultivation is where most operations fail.
Skunk #1 was developed in the late 1970s by crossing Colombian Gold, Acapulco Gold, and an Afghani indica — three of the most historically significant cannabis genetics in the world brought together by Sacred Seeds in California in what became one of the most influential breeding projects in cannabis history. The Colombian and Acapulco Gold sativa landrace genetics contribute the uplifting cerebral effect, the citrus and herbal brightness, and the balanced functional quality that keeps Skunk #1 usable across different contexts rather than purely sedative or purely racy. The Afghani contributes the resin production, the earthy depth, and the grounding body ease that prevents the sativa energy from running without destination. The combination produced a strain that won multiple Cannabis Cups in the 1980s and 1990s and became the genetic foundation for a substantial portion of the European and American hybrid cannabis market.
The living soil cultivation is what delivers on Rob’s thirty years of expectation. Skunk #1’s defining terpene character — the myrcene and caryophyllene combination that produces the classic skunk pungency, the earthy gas that fills a room before the jar is fully open — is specifically louder and more persistent in living soil than in conventional indoor grows. Loyd H found the smell perfect. Kenny P noted that Skunk #1 and Blue Lobster both have a strong nose that stands out together. G described it as straight quality and recommended it specifically for people curious about old school strains. These consumers are describing the same living soil effect from different angles.
The grower on this batch noted that Skunk #1 is among the most nose-intensive strains in the program at the moment of opening the dry room after harvest — more so than any other strain in the cycle. The myrcene accumulation during the final two weeks of flower in Skunk #1 genetics is aggressive in living soil, producing the room-filling pungency that Rob identified as the tell that the genetics are the real thing. The batch was cured for twenty-one days specifically to allow the full terpene integration before sealing. The nose that arrives when you open the jar is the nose that Rob remembers.
Watch the Skunk #1 review from @tomcur33 on YouTube.
Skunk #1 Strain Genetics
Colombian Gold x Acapulco Gold x Afghani | Sacred Seeds, 1970s | Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (70/30)
Colombian Gold, a classic sativa landrace from the Santa Marta mountains of Colombia, contributes the uplifting cerebral effect, the citrus and herbal brightness, and the long-lasting functional quality that distinguishes Skunk #1 from purely indica-leaning crosses.
Acapulco Gold, the legendary Mexican sativa landrace from the Guerrero mountains, adds the golden resin development, the earthy spice and caramel undertone, and the additional sativa clarity that makes the Skunk #1 effect both energetic and sustained.
Afghani, the Hindu Kush landrace, provides the resin production architecture, the dense bud structure, the earthy skunky depth, and the body ease that grounds the sativa genetics into something complete rather than just uplifting.
Product Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sesh |
| Strain | Skunk #1 |
| Genetics | Colombian Gold x Acapulco Gold x Afghani |
| Breeder | Sacred Seeds |
| Classification | Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (70/30) |
| Reviewer’s Pick | #2 |
| THCa | 20-24% |
| Form | THCa Flower |
| Quality Tier | Living Soil Exotic AAA |
| Cultivation | No-Till Living Soil |
| Available Sizes | 1g, 3.5g, 7g, 14g, 28g |
| Best For | Old school strain enthusiasts, sativa consumers who want functional without racing, anyone who knows what Skunk #1 is supposed to smell like |
Also try the Afghani pure indica living soil, Acapulco Gold, Blue Lobster Honeysuckle Strain of the Year living soil, and the full Sesh living soil THCa flower collection.
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Pre-writing my review because I know this is gonna be fire, as a connoisseur of the plant I find myself intrigued in these land-race and sought after strains but I am very excited to try this, I know it will be great
This Skunk1 is absolutley stunning! Pungent and top tier quality. I have bought from multiple other vendors and this is the one I will be sticking to. Alex is a delight when it comes to customer service, Feels like dealing with family!
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