How to Grow Skunk Fast Version
Skunk Fast Version is a quick-finishing take on one of the most legendary strains in cannabis, built for growers who want that classic skunk character in record time. It pairs a comfortable 15–18% THC with an earthy, skunky, sweet flavour and a creative, energetic, stimulating effect, on a hardy, high-yielding plant.
Built from Skunk crossed with a secret hybrid, this is a 60% indica, 40% sativa strain with the pungent, resinous backbone that made Skunk famous. A touch of ruderalis in its background makes it a Fast Version: a photoperiod plant that flowers faster and more predictably than a standard photoperiod strain.
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Skunk Fast Version
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THC | 15% - 18% (Medium) |
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Type | Fast Flowering |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Early Skunk
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THC | 20% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 65% Indica / 35% Sativa |
Because it is fast, heavy-yielding and genuinely easy to grow, Skunk Fast Version is a great pick at any level. You can see the full genetics and buy Skunk Fast Version seeds on the strain page, and browse more of our fast-flowering range alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 15–18% (medium) |
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| Lineage | Skunk x Secret Hybrid |
| Type | Fast Version (fast-flowering photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
| Climate | Tropical / warm |
| Flowering time | 6–8 weeks |
| Harvest | All season |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield | High |
| Yield indoor | 1.31–1.64 oz/ft² (400–500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 21.16 oz/plant (600 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Earthy, Skunk, Sweet |
| Effects | Creative, Energetic, Stimulating |
Promos & Deals
Growing Fast Version Seeds
A Fast Version is still a photoperiod plant, not an autoflower, so it flowers on a light change rather than purely on age. Grow it under a long day (around 18 hours of light) through the vegetative stage, then switch to a 12/12 cycle to trigger flowering, just as you would with any photoperiod strain.
The difference is speed: a small amount of ruderalis in its background makes it finish bloom faster and more uniformly, wrapping up in a very quick 6–8 weeks. That gives you a heavy, potent harvest with a short, forgiving flowering window, which is ideal in a short season or when you simply want a fast turnaround.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Skunk Fast Version leans toward a warm, tropical climate with plenty of sun and good airflow, and its fast finish makes it a strong pick wherever the warm season is short. It is a tough, adaptable plant that performs both outdoors and in a controlled indoor tent, settling at a moderate 1.5 m.
This is a genuinely high-yielding strain: outdoors a single plant can bring in a generous 600 g in a good spot, while indoors it produces a strong 400–500 g/m². Keep humidity in check as the dense, pungent buds fill in, since classic skunk flowers are resinous and worth protecting from bud rot.
Indoors, aim for daytime temperatures around 70–82°F (21–28°C) and keep steady airflow moving through the canopy. Skunk is famously aromatic, so good carbon filtration is worth having if discretion matters to you.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
This is a vigorous, high-yielding plant, so feed it steadily through its quick bloom to support the dense buds. Start low, build up as the plant asks for more, and taper off for the final flush so the earthy, skunky flavour stays clean.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 | Very light feed, focus on healthy root growth |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8–1.2 | Build the frame, raise nitrogen gradually |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 | Plain water for the final 1–2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip to 12/12, bloom runs a fast 6–8 weeks. The indica lean shows in the structure: compact spacing, dense, resin-coated buds and a solid, stout frame rather than long, stretchy branches.
Keep the canopy open and support any heavier colas if they start to lean. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber heads for the fullest expression, and run a short plain-water flush in the last week before you cut, keeping in mind the schedule is tight on a cycle this short.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15–18°C) and 55–60% humidity for 7–14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry stops the dense buds staying damp in the middle while the outside dries out, which protects the pungent, skunky aroma.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure softens the sharp edges, balances the sweet and skunky notes and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this old-school classic deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Skunk Fast Version is a resinous, aromatic plant, so the trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a bonus run of flavourful concentrate from material most growers throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Skunk Fast Version has the classic, unmistakable flavour of its namesake: pungent skunk and damp earth with a sweet undertone that rounds it out. It is a bold, old-school profile rather than a fruity or citrus-forward one.
It carries a layered terpene stack. Six shape the aroma: myrcene anchors the earthy, sweet base; caryophyllene brings the peppery, skunky bite; humulene deepens the woody, earthy side; farnesene adds a soft sweetness; pinene lifts it with a fresh, resinous note; and terpinolene rounds it off with a bright edge. A supporting cast of bisabolol, phellandrene and camphene fills in the herbal corners.
Effects and Best Use
With its 60% indica base, Skunk Fast Version is reported as creative, energetic and stimulating, a bright, upbeat character that lifts the mood and keeps you going rather than weighing you down. It is a lively, sociable profile that suits the daytime and afternoon well.
At a medium 15–18% THC it is approachable rather than overwhelming, which suits its beginner-friendly nature. That balance, the fast finish, the strong yield and the timeless skunk flavour make it a genuinely rewarding grow for anyone after an easy, classic crop.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Skunk Fast Version is a hardy, forgiving grow, but it is a dense, skunky plant that finishes very fast, so plan for timing and the smell.
- Catch it in time: it finishes in just 6 to 8 weeks from the flip, quicker than most photoperiods, so check trichomes early to harvest at your preferred ripeness.
- Plan for the smell: its classic pungent skunk aroma gets loud in flower, so run a carbon filter if you need to keep the grow discreet.
- Watch the humidity: as a 60% indica from a tropical background its buds are fairly dense, so keep flowering humidity down and run a fan to prevent bud rot.
Expert tip: it is a fast, high-yielding take on an old-school skunk. Its pungent skunk and damp earth with a sweet undertone holds up best with a slow dry and a careful cure in jars after harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skunk Fast Version indica or sativa?
It is indica-dominant, at 60% indica and 40% sativa, though its effect stays bright, creative and energetic rather than heavy. That indica lean means fairly dense buds, so keep humidity down and run a fan through the canopy, and a little training keeps the lower buds well lit in flower.
What does Fast Version mean?
It is a photoperiod plant with a little ruderalis in its background, so it flowers faster and more uniformly than a standard photoperiod strain. You still flip to 12/12 to start flowering, so you keep full control of the light cycle and the plant’s size while getting a much quicker finish.
How long does it take to flower?
A very fast 6 to 8 weeks once you switch to a 12/12 light cycle, quicker than most standard photoperiod strains. Because it finishes so quickly, start checking trichomes early so you catch the plant at your preferred ripeness rather than waiting on the calendar as you might with a slower strain.
Is Skunk Fast Version good for beginners?
Yes. It is fast, hardy and forgiving, which makes it beginner-friendly. Keep the canopy open with a light defoliation and manage humidity in bloom, since the buds are fairly dense, and it is straightforward. Running a carbon filter for the pungent skunk aroma is the other main job to plan for.
What does Skunk Fast Version taste like?
Expect classic pungent skunk and damp earth with a sweet undertone, driven by its myrcene, caryophyllene and humulene terpenes. The aroma is loud, so run a carbon filter in flower, and cure slowly in jars so that old-school skunk character holds up rather than fading after harvest.
How much does it yield?
It is a high-yielding strain: 1.31 to 1.64 oz/ft² (400 to 500 g/m²) indoors, and around 21.16 oz (600 g) per plant outdoors in a good season. Good light, an open canopy and steady feeding help this fast version reach the top of that range at harvest despite its very quick bloom.
