Katsu – 79 FL Heirloom Skunk S1 [FEM]

“79 Skunk will make you go looking around the house for the nasty puke, rotten, sulfur smell even though you know what it really is. This one plant smells through the whole house and can be smelled 50ft from the front door. As soon as you open the front door Bam!! Straight Dank Skunk!! I have 4 carbon filters one in each of my rooms, including my drying room. along with 2 air purifiers going. After 2 week cure when opening the jar it’s straight Skunk spray smell. First hit is just like it smells with an earthy gassy peppery aftertaste. The [HIGH] is right smack behind the eyes head rush with that inducing oldschool chest pounding anxiety feeling that’s been lost in the new age cultivars.” @3ll_mixed_up

“Trimming/smoking on that ’79 Skunk(breeder cut), shit is fire af. kicking it old school she definitely is a heavy hitter. Took a rip and kept trimming, all of a sudden dialed in, wicked lit. Realized I’d only hit it once kinda high lol, thats when you know. Her structure was lacking a bit, but I completely credit that my fault as she likes to grow horizontally when topped. And I placed her next to some sky scrapers, assuming shed stretch. Her distance from the light source was quite a bit. She grew as a flat bush, woild be fun to train outside. Although I didn’t get great bud structure she made up for it in terp profile and trich content. Shes coated just like any other fire strain you’d see these days, just waaaay before cookies lol. She staAAAAANKS hard, definitely one to bring to the movie theater or packed grocery store and crack the jar and let those terps loose, and really open some eyes. Rancid, rotting egg: sulfery, burns nostrils, somethings dead, not sure what but yeah, close to Skunk. I will say the more I smell it, the more I want to smell it…that addicting knarlyness. So very solid head high, head is heavy, body relaxed, im content, big smile on the face, face is warm. I would recommend this as a night time, after work, chill” Lifted Vermont

“I’m running several 1979 & 1981 heirloom skunk plants, and right hand to god my driveway is 375 feet – 465 feet to my mailbox and I can smell that shit before getting out of my truck to get the mail (and i am running double  carbon filters. I love that stinky shit, even if I occasionally gag from the sour-rotten-egg ,baby shit, ammonia, and 7 day old skunk roadkill.” ANON

DISCLAIMER: Not EVERY pheno will be nasty roadkill. There are definitely some fruit terps that will show up in some phenos. Some smell rank as early as 3-4 weeks into flower, but many “suddenly” become rank late in flower. For best results (maximum nose) you’ll want to try to push them as close to 12 weeks as possible (let you nose and eyes be your guide). I know there’s a TON of drama behind “road kill”, but this is ABSOLUTELY the closest thing I’ve found to the old skunk and there have already been a bunch of phenomenal cultivars found in the S1’s.

The nostalgia of “skunk weed” from the 80s and 90s is a tale that resonates with cannabis connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. “Roadkill Skunk”, known for its pungent funk reeking of skunk spray, has become somewhat of a legend in the cannabis community. Its distinctive terpene profile, characterized by a strong, skunky smell, was a hallmark of high-quality weed during that era. For some, the acrid odor of burning sulfur was enough to make your eyes water if you stood too close to the plant. Outdoors with a nice breeze, you could smell dead skunk from over a mile away.
During the dark ages of prohibition, however, strong-smelling weed was exactly the sort of thing that would get cultivators busted and even if you were running a couple of carbon filters, it wasn’t enough to cover up the smell. Growers were drawn to strains with little to no smell in flower and, as the years passed, the noxious skunk spray odor seemed to just disappear, almost as if it were a relic of a bygone era. For more than a decade, the smell of roadkill skunk has been the subject of relentless pursuit by growers and users alike, each yearning to recapture that nostalgic essence.
The skunk weed of the 80s and 90s was not just known for its smell; it was a symbol of the counterculture movement, a physical representation of rebellion and freedom. Its aroma filled the air at concerts, festivals, and in the backrooms of underground clubs. The potent smell was instantly recognizable, and for many, it evoked memories of youth, liberation, and the carefree days of the past. As the cannabis industry evolved, new strains with varied aromas and effects emerged, and the classic skunk scent became a rarity, much to the dismay of those who longed for the nostalgia it brought.
The quest for the original skunk weed has been like searching for a treasure feared lost forever. Growers have scoured seed banks, exchanged cuttings, and experimented with crossbreeding in hopes of rediscovering the skunky aroma. Despite their efforts, the exact terpene profile remained elusive, leaving a yearning in the hearts of the old stoners who remembered it wistfully.
But after years of dead ends and “sweet” terps, there seems to be good news on the horizon for those chasing the olfactory ghost of the roadkill skunk. The recent release of the ‘79 and the ’81 Florida Heirloom Skunk clones has sparked excitement within the cannabis community. Held tightly by a breeder with Sunshine Seed Co now in his 70’s, these recently released treasures just may be the missing link that enthusiasts have been lusting for.
As it is described, the ‘79 Florida Heirloom Skunk stands out not just for its growth and potency, but for its remarkably offensive odor, a pungent assault on the senses, a noxious mixture that harkens back to the unmistakable stench of rotting eggs mingled with the sharpness of ammonia. This olfactory experience is so overpowering and repugnant that it’s almost offensive, yet for those who remember, it’s a nostalgic trip back to the days when cannabis had a wild, untamed aroma. While both exhibit the eye-watering bite of sulfur and ammonia – the ’79 really pushes the limit of what the senses can handle and, as stinky as the ’81 is, seems mild in comparison.
The flowering cycle of this heirloom strain spans 84 to 88 days, during which its already potent smell intensifies and evolves. Harvesting around day 81 yields a product with a headier and more stimulating effect, but it’s in the later stages of flowering, particularly around day 84, that the balance between its foul scent and psychoactive potency reaches its peak. For the true connoisseurs who yearn for the maximum expression of its foulness, letting the plant mature till day 86 or 88 is key. Be warned, though – by this time, the smell becomes almost insufferably rank, a true testament to its skunk lineage and a challenge even for the most seasoned of enthusiasts.
Both the ’79 and the ’81 are EXCEPTIONAL representations of a long-gone era, with the ’79 being the FAR MORE OFFENSIVE of the two and more of what I was looking for. Given the age of both, I think the S1’s and the crosses (I crossed both of them to each other) are going to put a BIG SMILE on a lot of old grower’s faces
I’m excited to help reintroduce these legendary strains back into the modern cannabis landscape and to a new generation of growers. It’s not just about the nostalgia or the pursuit of a long-lost aroma, it’s about reconnecting with a piece of history, a time when cannabis culture was in its formative stages, and each strain had its own story. The Florida Heirloom Skunks are more than just plants; they’re a living piece of the past, a testament to the rich and varied history of cannabis. With the rediscovery of roadkill skunk, we don’t just get a chance to experience its unique aroma; we have the opportunity to revive a part of our culture that was almost forgotten.