The Shiva Skunk Autoflowering is 80%, although the sativa influence of 20% is evident in the excitement that you can experience. In many ways, it is a classic indica, easy to grow, just like its equally popular mother plant, the Northern Lights #5.

Growing Shiva Skunk Autoflowering

It is an autoflowering variety, which makes it a natural choice for beginners. The auto varieties are also ideal for growers looking for a plant that needs few care, without compromising too much yields. Shiva Skunk Autoflowering is more resistant than the average cannabis plant, i.e. it can be cultivated outside in most climates, even in places with cooler and humid summers, as well as indoors.

Autoflowering properties make it possible to be cultivated even in places with unusual photoperiods. This includes locations such as the equator (where they would normally thrive only sativas) and the extreme north, in countries with long half-summer days.

The Shiva Skunk Autoflowering has a relatively short flowering time. Whether it is grown indoors and outdoors, wait for it to start flowering around the moment when plants produce their fifth-eighth series of normal sized leaves. This usually happens after six to eight weeks of vegetative growth.

As many varieties with dominance indicates, also the Shiva Skunk Autoflowering is a compact plant. During the flowering period, it will reach its final height, which will probably be between 90 and 140 cm. This is an advantage for the discreet grower, because it means there will be no tall and showy plants!

Cannabis seeds Shiva Skunk Auto produce compact plants with dense buds. Growers often appreciate their characteristic green/silver coloration, not to mention the abundant resin production. The leaves have a classic look from skunk: elongated, narrow and dark.

All autoflowering cannabis varieties produce slightly reduced yields compared to feminized or regular variants. However, this autoflowering gives good results, providing a consistent performance, without need of much care or effort. For many growers, this is a compromise that are more than willing to accept.

Later in the flowering phases, expect to see the buds increase in mass, becoming heavier and more resinous with the passing of days. When ready for harvesting, they will be covered by a layer of resin glands – another feature of the mother plant, Northern Lights #5.

The tricomi coating can become even more evident once the tops are dried and cured. As in all cannabis flowers, the buds shrink as they dry; and this makes the resin glands even more noticeable.

The dried buds are of an exceptional pale green-silver color, with beveled tips and a sparkly shine. In fact, if you see them under a magnifying glass, you can appreciate the small rainbows that are refracted - this because most of the resin glands remain clear even after being dried.

For those looking for a strong and well adapted variety to most climates, the Shiva Skunk Autoflowering is a valid choice. Since it blooms automatically, many growers do not attempt to condition it; However, some have also been successful with the cultivation methods SOG (Sea of Green) and SCROG (screen of green). It also responds well to supercropping and lollipopping.

Effect, flavour and smell of Shiva Skunk Autoflowering

This predominance indica plant produces an intense but relaxing euphoric effect. Inebriating and cerebral, he often inspires deep thoughts, or sometimes even enthusiasm and laughter, thanks to his sativa lineage of 20%. Consumers often describe a feeling of pleasant physical relaxation, and some use it for medical purposes.

While the plants grow, the recognizable musk scent of skunk is perceived, although the Shiva Skunk Autoflowering also produces a pleasant citrus aroma. This smell becomes roasted after harvesting, when the buds are in the drying phase. At the moment of consumption, the roasted scent is more evident, with a fresh taste, lemon and skunk.