How to Grow Super Skunk Auto
Super Skunk Auto is a classic, pungent, indica-leaning autoflowering strain that crosses Super Skunk and Northern Lights with a ruderalis to make it flower on age. It is a 60/40 indica with a medium 17-19% THC, an earthy, pungent, skunk flavor, and a mellow, happy, relaxed effect. Fast, sturdy and easy, it brings old-school skunk character to a quick, beginner-friendly auto.
As an autoflowering strain, Super Skunk Auto flowers automatically with age rather than waiting on a change in the light cycle, so there is no need to switch it to shorter days. You simply give it long days from start to finish and it starts flowering on its own after a few weeks, running its whole life cycle in about 7 to 9 weeks from seed to harvest. That speed and simplicity are exactly what make autos so easy to grow.
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Super Skunk Autoflower
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THC | 17% - 19% (Medium) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Red Super Skunk Auto
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THC | 22% - 26% (High) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Pungent, resinous and quick, Super Skunk Auto is a rewarding auto to grow whether you are new to it or experienced. You can see the full genetics and buy Super Skunk Auto seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our autoflowering seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Medium (17-19%) |
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| Lineage | Super Skunk x Northern Lights x Ruderalis |
| Type | Autoflowering |
| Genetics | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
| Climate | Warm, tropical or Mediterranean |
| Life cycle | 7-9 weeks seed to harvest |
| Harvest (outdoor) | All season |
| Height | 4.59 ft / 1.4 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.47 oz/ft² (450 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 7.94 oz/plant (225 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Earthy, Pungent, Skunk |
| Effects | Mellow, Happy, Relaxed |
Promos & Deals
Growing an Autoflowering Strain
Super Skunk Auto flowers on its own schedule, starting to bloom a few weeks after it sprouts no matter how long the days are. That means you keep it under long light the whole way through, typically 18 hours on and 6 off, or even 20/4, from seedling right to harvest; there is no switch to a shorter day to trigger flowering. The trade-off is that you cannot delay flowering to grow the plant bigger first, so every week of healthy early growth counts.
Because autos grow fast and do not like having their roots disturbed, start Super Skunk Auto in its final pot rather than transplanting it. Sow the seed straight into the container it will finish in, go easy on the feed while it is young, and let it establish without a check. With a short life cycle of around 7 to 9 weeks from seed to harvest, a smooth start is the single biggest thing you can do for a strong, even finish.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Super Skunk Auto is happiest in a warm, sunny climate, whether tropical or Mediterranean, and, like most autos, it is flexible about when you plant it. Because it flowers on age rather than on the season, you can run it at almost any time where the weather is warm enough, which is why its harvest window is listed as all season; outdoors you can even fit in more than one cycle in a long, warm year. At a moderate 1.4 m it fits easily in a tent or a sunny corner.
Yields are solid and dependable: around 450 g/m² indoors under good lights and about 225 g per plant outdoors on its short cycle. As a sturdy, forgiving indica it is easy to grow, so the main job is a smooth start and keeping the plant well lit, and it sits comfortably among our classic skunk strains.
One thing to plan for is the smell: Super Skunk Auto is famously pungent, so if discretion matters, a carbon filter indoors is well worth it. Keep humidity sensible through flowering, around 55-60% early on and nearer 40% as the buds fill out, keep steady airflow around the resinous colas, and aim for temperatures around 70-82°F (21-28°C).
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Super Skunk Auto is a sturdy, resinous auto, but autos want a lighter hand than photoperiod plants, so keep the feed modest and build slowly. Start very light, raise it gently as the plant grows, push a little more phosphorus and potassium through flower, then flush at the end so the earthy, skunky notes come through clean. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish in the final pot |
| Early growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen gently as the plant builds size |
| 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
Super Skunk Auto starts flowering a few weeks from sprouting and runs its whole cycle in about 7 to 9 weeks from seed to harvest, with no change in the light cycle needed. It fills out with dense, resin-coated, trichome-frosted buds on a sturdy frame, developing a deep, earthy, pungent skunk aroma that is the hallmark of the line. Because it flowers on age, its harvest comes on a fixed, quick timeline.
Yields are dependable: around 450 g/m² indoors and about 225 g per plant outdoors on its short cycle. Keep the colas supported and the canopy open so the lower buds get light, feed it lightly through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest earthy-skunk flavor and the most rounded effect.
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 matters with dense, resinous buds, because they can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects the deep, earthy-skunk 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 is what brings out the earthy, pungent and skunky notes and smooths the smoke, turning a freshly dried auto harvest into the rich, classic skunk result this line is known for.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Super Skunk Auto is a resinous plant, so its trim is good for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That resin and deep, earthy-skunk aroma make the trim genuinely useful, turning offcuts into a flavorful concentrate run rather than waste.
Flavor and Terpenes
Super Skunk Auto is all about classic skunk: a deep, earthy, pungent flavor with the sharp, funky character that made Skunk genetics famous, drawing on its Super Skunk and Northern Lights parents. It is a smooth but pungent smoke, and a good cure really brings that earthy-skunk character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that flavor. Myrcene drives a deep, earthy, mellow base, while caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery pungency and humulene brings a woody, earthy, skunky quality. A touch of alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, along with a little terpinolene and linalool, lift the profile with fresh, herbal and soft floral notes. Together these terpenes frame the earthy, pungent, skunky character this strain is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its medium 17-19% THC and indica-leaning 60/40 make-up, Super Skunk Auto delivers a gentle, approachable experience. It is reported as happy and relaxed with an easy, mellow feel, pairing a cheerful mood with a comfortable, settled body, which makes it a good strain for unwinding at the end of the day. Its medium potency keeps it easy to enjoy and easy to dose.
That mellow, happy, relaxed profile makes it an easygoing strain for winding down while enjoying its deep, earthy-skunk flavor. The combination of a fast, sturdy, dependable auto grow, a gentle balanced effect and a classic skunk taste is exactly why this old-school autoflower stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Super Skunk Auto is forgiving, but autos reward a careful start. Sow it straight into its final pot to avoid a transplant check, go light on the nutrients while it is young, and do any training early and gently, because once an auto starts flowering it will not recover lost time. Stick to low-stress training only, and only while the plant is still growing.
The thing most growers underestimate is the smell. This is a genuinely pungent plant, so if you grow indoors and discretion matters, run a carbon filter and good extraction. At a moderate 1.4 m it is easy to manage, so beyond odor control the main jobs are keeping the air moving around its dense buds and defoliating a few large fan leaves so light reaches the lower canopy.
As a pro tip, make the most of its classic flavor: keep the feed modest, finish with a proper plain-water flush, and give it a full three to four week cure so the earthy-skunk character stays rich and clean. Save the resinous trim for concentrates, and harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber for a classic, pungent result from a quick, easy grow.
FAQ
Is Super Skunk Auto an autoflowering strain?
Yes. Super Skunk Auto flowers automatically with age rather than on a change in the light cycle, so you keep it under long days, usually 18/6 or 20/4, from seedling to harvest. It starts flowering on its own a few weeks after sprouting and runs its whole life cycle in about 7 to 9 weeks from seed to harvest, which makes it fast and simple to grow.
Should I transplant Super Skunk Auto?
No. Autos grow fast and do not like having their roots disturbed, so start Super Skunk Auto straight in its final pot rather than transplanting it. Sow the seed into the container it will finish in, go easy on the feed while it is young, and let it establish without a check. A smooth, uninterrupted start is the single biggest thing you can do for a strong finish.
Does Super Skunk Auto smell strong?
Yes. Super Skunk Auto lives up to its name with a deep, pungent, skunky aroma, so it is one of the smellier autos to grow. If you grow indoors and discretion matters, run a carbon filter and good extraction through flower. That same pungency is exactly what makes its classic, earthy-skunk flavor so satisfying once cured.
How long does Super Skunk Auto take?
Super Skunk Auto runs its whole life cycle in about 7 to 9 weeks from seed to harvest, which is quick even for an auto, because it flowers on age rather than on the season. That short, fixed timeline means you can plant it almost any time where it is warm enough, and outdoors you can fit more than one cycle into a long, warm year.
What does Super Skunk Auto taste like?
It has a deep, earthy, pungent skunk flavor, the classic funky character of its Skunk heritage. Myrcene drives the earthy base, caryophyllene a peppery pungency, humulene a woody, skunky depth, and a touch of pinene a fresh lift. A proper three to four week cure really brings that earthy-skunk character forward on the inhale.
How much does Super Skunk Auto yield?
It is a dependable yielder, giving around 450 g/m² indoors under good lights and about 225 g per plant outdoors on its short cycle. Give it a big enough final pot, plenty of light and good airflow, and this sturdy, easy auto rewards you with a solid, resinous, pungent harvest.
