The Jack Herer is a sativa dominant strain, a cross between Skunk #1, Northern Lights #5 and Haze. It was named this way in honor of Jack Herer by Ben Dronkers, founder of the Sensi Seed Bank. Jack Herer is a very popular strain, winning the High Times Cannabis Cup several years in a row.
The Jack Herer strain has a light green color with light orange to brown hairs covering it. Amazing quality medical cannabis producing dense, easy to work with buds. Taste and smell are skunky, sharp musky and spicy. It gives you a light headed almost euphoric feeling which can be felt almost instantly. Jack Herer is considered to be among the world’s finest.
• Feminized : Yes
• Autoflowering : No
• Medical value : High
• Medical use : Stress and pain relief, helps with anxiety and arthritis.
• Effect : Euphoric, happy and uplifting.
• Lineage : Skunk #1 x Northern Lights #5 x Haze
• Genetics : Sativa (80%) – Indica (20%)
• Location : Indoor / Outdoor / Greenhouse
• From seed 2 crop : ± 74 Days (± 11 weeks)
• Flowering (indoor) : ± 60 Days (± 9 weeks)
• Outdoor (harvest) : Late September
• THC : Very High (20%)
• CBD : Medium
• Yield (gr/m2) : Medium (450/550)
• Stature (cm) : Tall and branchy (150/180)
• Grow difficulty : Medium / Advanced
Strain FAQ
How has Jack Herer affected cannabis culture?
The breed promotes hemp and cannabis activism and is named after Jack Herer who pioneered cannabis and hemp legalisation. The cultivar bearing his name symbolises advancement and possibility, highlighting cannabis's benefits beyond enjoyment.
What role does selective breeding play in greenhouse strain development?
Breeders for greenhouse cultivation obviously select traits that thrive in that environment. They generally select strains with compact growth to fit more plants and early blooming to match the greenhouse's light schedule.
Why are these strains stinky?
The skunk-like aroma originates from myrcene's earthy and musky overtones and humulene's earthy and woody undertones. Thiols, sulfur-containing chemicals, also contribute to the skunk smell.
What makes early-finishing strains more sustainable?
Strains that complete by mid-September are said to be better for outdoor sustainability. They require less artificial illumination, due to evolving in places with shorter daylight hours. Their lower lighting needs make them a more sustainable and cost-effective option.
How do hybrid strains complicate cannabis genetics?
Hybrids complicate the genetic environment beyond just Indica and Sativa. By crossbreeding numerous generations, hybrids have developed many traits from both parents, creating polyhybrid strains. Genetic variety gives the cannabis family tree many interesting relatives!