Afghan Skunk

It is forgiving for growers with a little experience. Keep humidity under control and you will have a straightforward run.

Flowering takes about eight to nine weeks under good lights. Finish times depend on your light schedule and feeding.

Expect a strong skunky, earthy aroma with pine and spice notes. Use a carbon filter in small rooms or a greenhouse if you grow near neighbours.

Use moderate nitrogen in veg and increase phosphorus and potassium in flower. Reduce feed in the final one to two weeks before harvest.

Low-stretch growth suits topping and low-stress training. Training spreads light and often raises yield in small spaces.

Under good lighting expect medium to high yields. A rough guide is 450 to 550 grams per metre squared indoors.

It can get powdery mildew and bud rot in humid conditions. Keep airflow high and avoid overcrowding to reduce risk.

In mild southern areas plan for late September harvests. In cooler regions use a greenhouse to extend ripening.

Dry slowly at 45 to 55 percent humidity and 18 to 20°C for about a week. Then jar and burp daily for two weeks to smooth flavour and aroma.

Yes, these seeds are feminized for predictable female plants. That suits home growers and British seed collectors aiming to avoid males.