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Original Skunk is a feminised seed line from Phoenix Seeds with a lengthy background that reaches back to the Netherlands in the seventies. Its parentage draws on Columbian Gold, Afghani and Acapulco Gold, and its name points to a pungent bouquet, so indoor growers should plan for good air extraction. The effects are described as strong and enduring, with uplifting, head-focused qualities. Because the seeds are feminised, every plant that emerges is female, which appeals to anyone wanting to avoid pollinating their crop. Flowering is quoted at around nine weeks, and the plants can be cultivated indoors, outdoors or in a greenhouse. A stated height range of 100 to 150cm gives a reasonable sense of scale. Growers looking for a traditional, characterful variety with a rich heritage should find this one worth considering.