Grow a Legend with Skunk XL from Royal Queen Seeds

Skunk XL is a modern classic that forms the backbone of contemporary cannabis genetics. This powerful hybrid was created through a masterful cross between the legendary Skunk #1 and a robust Afghan. With a perfect balance of 50% sativa and 50% indica, you’re bringing home a piece of cultivation history world-renowned for its stability and reliability.

Aroma & Effect

The Skunk XL experience begins with a complex and seductive flavor profile where sweet, fruity notes merge with earthy accents and a hint of pine. Upon consumption, you’ll experience a pleasant, clear high that provides mental sharpness, followed by a relaxing body stone that slowly takes over. This balanced vibe makes her ideal for moments when you’re looking for a cheerful atmosphere and deep physical rest without completely losing your energy.

Growth Characteristics & Yield

For the grower, Skunk XL is a dream plant known for its incredible ease of growth and impressive yields. Indoors, she remains relatively compact with a height of up to 100 cm, but produces a massive main cola that can yield up to 650g/m² under the right conditions. If you grow her outdoors, this lady can develop into a robust plant of 2 meters. Thanks to her short flowering period of 8 to 9 weeks, she is also a reliable choice for a successful harvest in October in northern climates like the Netherlands.

Grow Passport

• Seedbank: Royal Queen Seeds
• Type: Feminized
• Lineage: Skunk 1 x Afghan
• Genetics: Sativa 50% Indica 50%
• THC%: Up to 17%
• CBD%: Medium
• Yield: 600 - 650 gr/m2 (Indoor) / 625 - 675 gr/plant (Outdoor)
• Height: 60 - 100 cm (Indoor) / 160 - 200 cm (Outdoor)
• Flowering Time: 55 - 60 days
• Harvest Month: October
• Effect: Balanced, Clear, Stoned
• Flavor: Earthy, Pine, Fruity, Skunky, Candy

Grow Tips

To get the most out of your Skunk XL, I recommend growing her in a Sea of Green (SOG) or Screen of Green (ScrOG) setup. Because she stretches relatively little during flowering for a sativa hybrid, you can optimize the space in your grow room. Pay close attention to ventilation around the compact, heavy buds at the end of the flowering phase. If you're looking for an even more intense aroma, consider letting her stand for an extra week before harvesting; this gives the terpenes that little bit of extra power.