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Strain Library · Sativa · Jack Herer × Skunk #1
J1
J1 is the Underdog OG Genetics cross of Jack Herer and Skunk #1 that picked up Cannabis Cup wins through the mid-2010s and has stayed a workday favorite on California menus. A reliable pick for adults 21+ shopping the older sativa catalog.
Flavor is sweet citrus with a pine top note and an earthy finish. Terpinolene leads, with pinene and caryophyllene support. Common on California craft menus and a regular drop on West Coast cup competition lineups, less visible on East Coast shelves but increasingly imported by NY craft brands.
- Tasting notes
- citrus, sweet, pine, earthy
- Terpenes
- terpinolene, pinene, caryophyllene
We describe cultivars by smell and taste only. Ask the shop what a first serving looks like, and start small.
Frequently asked
Is J1 a sativa, indica, or hybrid?
J1 is classified as a sativa strain. Its genetic lineage is Jack Herer × Skunk #1.
What does J1 taste like?
J1's flavor profile is characterized by citrus, sweet, pine, and earthy notes.
What THC range does J1 test at?
J1 typically tests at 18–24% THC. The exact figure is on the label of each batch; ask the shop what a first serving looks like and start small.
Where to ask
Licensed New York dispensaries
Licensed shops to call or visit about J1 and other sativa strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.
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