Skunk Haze CBD is proof that a balanced cannabinoid profile doesn’t have to come with boring buds. Dutch Passion built this feminized strain on its celebrated Haze/Skunk, the line that took a High Times Cannabis Cup in 1992, and crossed it with a CBD-rich partner in a joint project with the CBD Crew. The aim was a dependable 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC, and the finished flowers usually land around 7.5% of each, with Dutch Passion’s spec sheet listing CBD at 8%.
It was the first CBD strain Dutch Passion released, back in 2013, and it quickly earned a following. Shortly after launch it took 3rd place in the Sativa category at the Treating Yourself Expo in Toronto. In 2016 it added three more trophies in Canada: 1st prize at the Karma Cup in Toronto and 2nd place in the CBD category at the Lift Expo in both Vancouver and Toronto.
Look at a finished cola and you would never guess it was a low-THC variety. The buds are long, firm and glazed with sticky trichomes, carry very little leaf and smell every bit as loud as a standard Haze hybrid. Indoors, a well-run room can return 400-500 g/m² (1.31-1.64 oz/ft²), which is why Dutch Passion grades the yield XL.
For growers who want flavor, bag appeal and a calm, functional experience in one package, Skunk Haze CBD is a very easy recommendation.
Aroma, Flavor, and a Balanced 1:1 Experience
Open a jar and the first impression is spicy cedarwood, followed by bright citrus, resinous pine and a cool hint of mint. Some phenotypes lean hard toward classic Haze incense, others pick up a zesty, Tangie-like or Lemon Skunk-style fruitiness. A woody, pine-forward cut with a soft fruit edge also shows up in most packs.
The smoke or vapor follows the nose closely: spicy, fresh and Haze-like, with enough citrus to keep it lively. Because the trichome coverage is so generous, many growers press or extract part of their harvest to concentrate that profile.
The experience is where the 1:1 balance really shows. Expect a mellow, even-tempered high that relaxes body and mind at the same time while leaving your thinking clear. It is uplifting enough for daytime and social settings, yet soft enough that you can carry on with your plans. For people who have never tried a balanced CBD:THC strain, Dutch Passion points to this one as the natural starting point.
Growing Skunk Haze CBD Feminized Seeds
This is a stabilized, Sativa-leaning hybrid with long, narrow, serrated leaves and short-to-medium internodes. Stretch after the flip is moderate: most plants keep extending for about 3 weeks, up to a maximum of 4, so the canopy stays predictable. That makes the strain comfortable in both Sea of Green and SCROG setups.
Bud formation is well underway by weeks 3-4 of bloom, and resin starts building early. Bloom typically takes about 9-10 weeks, and quicker phenotypes can be ready at around 8.5-9 weeks under ideal indoor conditions. Don’t chop early: Dutch Passion notes that the final 2-3 weeks add a lot of weight as the colas harden.
Indoors under LED is where Skunk Haze CBD shines. Top once in veg to push the side branches up into an even canopy, and keep daytime temperatures around 27-29 °C (81-84 °F) at most, with nights near 20-22 °C (68-72 °F). Running hotter can encourage foxtailing.
A controlled greenhouse also works. In temperate northern latitudes the plants would naturally finish late, around late October or early November, so Dutch Passion suggests light-deprivation from mid-July to bring harvest forward to the end of September or early October.
Skunk Haze CBD Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Genetics | Haze/Skunk x high-CBD variety (developed with the CBD Crew) |
| Indica/Sativa | Sativa-dominant hybrid |
| THC | Medium, around 7.5% |
| CBD | 8% (1:1 CBD:THC ratio) |
| Effect | Mellow, clear-headed, relaxed and functional |
| Flavor | Spicy cedar, citrus, pine, mint, Haze spice |
| Indoor yield | 400-500 g/m² (1.31-1.64 oz/ft²) |
| Flowering time | About 9-10 weeks (fast phenotypes 8.5-9 weeks) |
| Outdoor harvest | Greenhouse with light-dep from mid-July: end of September to early October |
| Height | Medium; moderate stretch for 3-4 weeks after the flip |
| Structure | Sativa-leaning, short-to-medium internodes, narrow serrated leaves |
| Bud appearance | Long, firm, very resinous colas with an excellent flower-to-leaf ratio |
| Best cultivation technique | Topping, SCROG or SOG indoors under LED |
FAQ
What is the CBD to THC ratio of Skunk Haze CBD?
It is bred for a balanced 1:1 ratio. Finished buds typically test around 7.5% CBD and 7.5% THC, and Dutch Passion’s spec sheet lists CBD at 8%.
Does Skunk Haze CBD still have a strong aroma?
Yes. Despite the moderate THC, the flowers look and smell like a classic Haze hybrid: spicy cedar, citrus, pine and a touch of mint, with a pungent, resin-heavy finish.
How long does Skunk Haze CBD take to flower?
Plan on roughly 9-10 weeks of bloom. Some faster phenotypes finish in about 8.5-9 weeks when conditions indoors are dialed in.
What yield can I expect indoors?
A good indoor grow can produce about 400-500 g/m² (1.31-1.64 oz/ft²). The heaviest harvests usually come from topped plants trained in a SCROG.
Can I grow Skunk Haze CBD outdoors?
Dutch Passion recommends indoor rooms or a controlled greenhouse. In cooler northern climates, start light-deprivation around mid-July so the plants finish by late September or early October.
Has Skunk Haze CBD won any awards?
Yes. It placed 3rd in the Sativa category at the Treating Yourself Expo in Toronto after its 2013 launch, then in 2016 won 1st prize at the Karma Cup in Toronto and 2nd place in the CBD category at the Lift Expo in Vancouver and Toronto.
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