Island Sweet Skunk
aka Island Skunk, Sweet Island Skunk, ISS
- Skunk (43% of reported flavors)
- Diesel (29% of reported flavors)
- Tropical (28% of reported flavors)
Island Sweet Skunk is a Canadian sativa-dominant hybrid with a family tree tangled up in one of British Columbia's great old-school cuts. Its story starts with Breeder Steve of Spice of Life and his Sweet Skunk, a standout selection tied to Sweet Pink Grapefruit. The pollen donor was originally believed to be Big Skunk, but Steve later suspected an NL × Haze male was responsible instead. Federation Seeds later worked with the Sweet Skunk genetics and released Island Sweet Skunk, helping spread the name well beyond Vancouver Island.
For something carrying Skunk in the name, Island Sweet Skunk brings a surprising amount of fruit to the party. Grapefruit and tropical sweetness come through first, followed by citrus, pine, earth, herbs, and a funky edge underneath. Some cuts push harder toward sweet grapefruit and tropical fruit, while others bring more diesel and earthy bite into the mix.
Regulars who reach for this one describe a bright, energetic experience with an upbeat head change and plenty of creative momentum. Focus and sociability commonly ride alongside the early lift, while a lighter current of relaxation develops underneath without completely taking the wind out of its sails.
Island Sweet Skunk by Spice of Life
The strain is reported to grow short and dense with light green buds, pale orange stigma hairs, and long-stemmed trichomes in an 84-98 day flowering cycle.
Island Sweet Skunk by Federation Seeds
Island Sweet Skunk reportedly flowers within 49-63 days, growing tall and possibly requiring extra support for its exceptional height and heavy yields of dense, sticky colas. The strain is said to grow well using Sea of Green (SOG) methods but may require a warm, sunny, outdoor or greenhouse environment to support its size.
