About Jack Herer
Jack Herer was created by Sensi Seeds as a tribute to the late cannabis activist and author of 'The Emperor Wears No Clothes'. The strain is a cross of Haze x Northern Lights #5 x Shiva Skunk. This three-way hybrid captures the best of the Haze family — soaring, creative, psychedelic effects — while adding the manageable flowering time, density, and resin production of Northern Lights and Shiva Skunk. Jack Herer has a complex spicy, pine, and earthy aroma with sweet undertones. The effects are legendary for their 'clear' sativa high that remains functional and creative. Jack Herer won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 1994 and has remained popular ever since.
Flavor Profile
History
Sensi Seeds created Jack Herer as a tribute to the man whose activism laid the groundwork for the modern cannabis legalization movement. The strain was carefully bred to capture the most desirable traits of each parent. Jack Herer (the man) was deeply involved in the development and was reportedly thrilled to have a strain of this quality named after him. The strain won the 1994 Cannabis Cup and has been a perennial favorite ever since. Jack Herer passed away in 2010, but his namesake strain continues to be one of the most recognized and respected varieties in the world.
Notable breeders: Sensi Seeds
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Genetic Background
Three-way hybrid combining sativa (Haze) and indica (NL, Shiva Skunk) genetics
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Jack Herer:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the genetics of Jack Herer?
Jack Herer has a genetic lineage of Haze x Northern Lights #5 x Shiva Skunk. Three-way hybrid combining sativa (Haze) and indica (NL, Shiva Skunk) genetics
What is the THC content of Jack Herer?
Jack Herer typically tests at 18-23% THC with Low CBD.
What does Jack Herer smell and taste like?
Jack Herer has a Spicy, pine, earthy, woody, floral, citrus aroma profile, with flavors described as Pine, spice, earth, wood, citrus.
What are the effects of Jack Herer?
Users report Euphoric, creative, uplifting, clear-headed, energetic, focused. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
How long does Jack Herer take to flower?
Jack Herer has a flowering time of approximately 9-11 weeks. Plants grow to a medium to tall height.
What is the history of Jack Herer?
Sensi Seeds created Jack Herer as a tribute to the man whose activism laid the groundwork for the modern cannabis legalization movement. The strain was carefully bred to capture the most desirable traits of each parent. Jack Herer (the man) was deeply involved in the development and was reportedly thrilled to have a strain of this quality named after him. The strain won the 1994 Cannabis Cup and has been a perennial favorite ever since. Jack Herer passed away in 2010, but his namesake strain continues to be one of the most recognized and respected varieties in the world.
Medical Applications
Jack Herer is commonly associated with: