Candy Jack Strain Feminized SeedsA sweet-smoking Jack Herer × Skunk #1 sativa hybrid
4.82 out of 5 · 17 reviewsThe Candy Jack strain is a sativa-dominant hybrid prized for a sugary, candy-like smoke layered over the piney Jack Herer backbone. Leafly lists it as Jack Herer × Skunk #1, the same pairing behind the J1 strain, and The Green Door's Candy Jack placed second among sativas at the 2010 San Francisco Medical Cannabis Cup. Every one of these feminized seeds should become a female plant, ready after about 8 to 9 weeks of bloom, with an upbeat, focused high.
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What is the Candy Jack strain?
Candy Jack is a sativa-dominant member of the Jack Herer family, most often listed as Jack Herer × Skunk #1 and described as an especially sweet phenotype of that cross. Entered by The Green Door, it took second place in the sativa category at the 2010 High Times Medical Cannabis Cup in San Francisco. Users report an upbeat, focused and creative high with sweet citrus and pine flavors, THC is listed anywhere from about 15% to 27%, and plants flower in roughly 8 to 9 weeks.
Candy Jack was kept for its unusually sweet smoke, trading some of Jack Herer's sharp spice for a sugary citrus-and-pine taste.
Candy Jack strain specs
No breeder publishes an official spec sheet for Candy Jack, so these numbers combine Leafly, AllBud and ILGM with the known traits of its Jack Herer parent. Height and yield are estimates rather than tested figures.
| Type | Sativa-dominant hybrid (exact ratio not published) |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Jack Herer × Skunk #1 (Leafly); AllBud lists Jack Herer × Cotton Candy |
| Bred by | Breeder not documented; known from California dispensary cuts such as The Green Door's |
| THC | About 15–27%; Leafly lists 19% |
| CBD | Low, under 1% |
| Main terpenes | Terpinolene, caryophyllene, pinene |
| Aroma & flavor | Sweet candy, lemon and citrus, pine, a light skunk note |
| Reported effects | Energetic, happy, creative, focused, uplifted |
| Seed type | Feminized photoperiod (female plants) |
|---|---|
| Flowering indoors | 8–9 weeks (about 63 days, per ILGM) |
| Outdoor harvest | October (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Height | No breeder figure; ILGM lists a compact plant, but Jack-family plants often stretch in early bloom |
| Yield | About 400 g/m² indoors and up to roughly 450 g per plant outdoors (ILGM: 14 oz/m², up to 16 oz per plant) |
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
| Best methods | Topping, LST and SCROG |
| Climate | Indoors, or sunny temperate to warm outdoor gardens |
Where does the Candy Jack strain come from?
Candy Jack is usually listed as a cross of Jack Herer and Skunk #1, the same parents behind the J1 strain, and a Medical Jane review describes it as a sweet-smoking phenotype of J1 rather than a separate breeding project. Jack Herer itself is Sensi Seeds' Haze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk hybrid, so Candy Jack carries Haze, Afghan-type Northern Lights and Skunk genetics.
No breeder has published a release date or breeding record for Candy Jack. AllBud and some dispensaries list Jack Herer × Cotton Candy instead, and iHeartJane suggests it may simply be Jack Herer bred to itself, so the second parent is not fully settled. The strain's best-documented moment is a second place among sativas at the 2010 High Times Medical Cannabis Cup in San Francisco, where The Green Door entered it.
How is Candy Jack different from Jack Herer?
Candy Jack is sweeter than Jack Herer, and reviewers often describe a slightly calmer edge to the same clear-headed high. Jack Herer is known for a sharp, peppery pine-and-spice smell, while Candy Jack users single out a sugary, citrus-candy taste that reviewers credit to selective breeding. Both lean on terpinolene and give an upbeat, cerebral effect.
Same family, softer flavor. If you like Jack Herer's clear head but want a rounder, sweeter taste, Candy Jack is the Jack-family version to try.
How does Candy Jack taste, and how does it hit?
Aroma and flavor
Candy Jack tastes sweet and sugary first, with lemon, citrus and pine underneath and a faint skunky finish. Reviewers often say the smoke really does taste like candy, which is unusual for a Jack Herer cross.
- Sweet candy
- Lemon
- Citrus
- Pine
- Skunk
- Earth
Terpenes
- Terpinolene
- Fresh, piney-floral; the Jack family's signature terpene
- Caryophyllene
- Peppery spice beneath the sweetness
- Pinene
- Sharp, resinous pine
Candy Jack's terpene order comes from Leafly; seed-grown plants can lean sweeter or spicier.
Reported effects
People who try Candy Jack mostly describe an energetic, happy and focused high that suits the daytime. Leafly users list energetic, focused and creative among the top effects, and AllBud describes a peppy cerebral rush with euphoria and sharp mental focus.
- Energetic
- Happy
- Focused
- Creative
- Uplifted
With Candy Jack, cottonmouth and dry eyes come up most often, and some users mention headaches or paranoia after larger doses.
This Candy Jack effects summary pulls from Leafly, AllBud and ILGM user reports. How a strain feels differs for each person, and nothing here is medical advice.
How do you grow Candy Jack seeds?
Candy Jack seeds grow into a fairly easy, sativa-leaning plant: veg it until you have an even, trained canopy, switch to 12/12, expect some stretch from the Jack Herer side, and harvest after about 8 to 9 weeks of flowering.
- Germinate3–7 days
Start Candy Jack seeds in a light, airy mix and give the seedlings strong light early so they don't grow thin and leggy.
- Vegetate4–5 weeks indoors
Top Candy Jack once and use LST so its long side branches form a level canopy before you flip.
- Flower8–9 weeks
Candy Jack stretches during the first weeks of bloom, so leave headroom between the tops and your light.
- HarvestDay ~63 · October outdoors
Cut when most trichomes are cloudy; many growers harvest Jack-family plants before much amber appears to keep the high bright.
Grow tips for Candy Jack
- Leave room for the stretch. Plants from the Jack Herer family usually stretch once the lights change to 12/12, so flip Candy Jack a little earlier than an indica of the same size.
- Spread the canopy. Candy Jack's sativa-leaning branches respond well to topping, LST and a SCROG net, which helps side colas catch as much light as the top.
- Mold resistance helps, but watch humidity. ILGM rates Candy Jack resistant to mold and disease; still keep humidity moderate in late flower so the buds finish clean.
- Mind the sweet smell. Candy Jack's candy-and-citrus aroma carries in late flower, and a carbon filter keeps it inside the tent.
- Plan an October finish outdoors. Outdoors north of the equator, Candy Jack is usually ready in October, so it suits sunny gardens that stay dry into autumn.
Is Candy Jack the right strain for you?
Great pick if you
- Want an upbeat, focused daytime high
- Like sweet, citrus and pine flavors
- Enjoy Jack Herer but want a softer, sweeter taste
- Have space to train a sativa-leaning plant
Think twice if you
- Want a heavy, sleepy nighttime indica
- Need a fully documented breeder lineage
- Get racing thoughts from strong sativas
- Grow in a very low tent and can't train plants
Candy Jack strain FAQ
Is Candy Jack indica or sativa?
Candy Jack is a sativa-dominant hybrid. Leafly files it as a sativa, and AllBud says sativa genes dominate even though its stats box shows a 50/50 split. Its effects are usually described as energetic, happy and focused.
What are Candy Jack's parents?
Leafly lists Candy Jack as Jack Herer × Skunk #1, the same cross as J1, and some reviewers call it a sweet phenotype of J1. AllBud gives Jack Herer × Cotton Candy instead, so the second parent isn't fully settled.
Did Candy Jack win a Cannabis Cup?
Yes, it placed. Candy Jack, entered by The Green Door San Francisco, took second place in the sativa category at the 2010 High Times Medical Cannabis Cup in San Francisco, according to the recorded results of that event.
How much THC does Candy Jack have?
Leafly lists Candy Jack at about 19% THC, while AllBud reports up to 27% and ILGM gives 15–27%. One lab-tested batch reviewed by Medical Jane came in at 27.9%. CBD is low, under 1%.
How long does Candy Jack take to flower?
Candy Jack needs about 8 to 9 weeks (around 63 days) of bloom indoors after the switch to 12/12, according to ILGM. Grown outside north of the equator, it typically finishes in October.
What does Candy Jack taste like?
Candy Jack tastes sweet and candy-like up front, with lemon, citrus and pine behind it and a light skunky note. Terpinolene, caryophyllene and pinene are its main terpenes, according to Leafly.
How much does Candy Jack yield?
ILGM lists Candy Jack at about 14 oz per square meter indoors (roughly 400 g/m²) and up to about 16 oz (450 g) per plant outdoors. No breeder publishes tested yields, so read these numbers as rough guides.
Is Candy Jack good for beginners?
Candy Jack is considered fairly easy: ILGM calls it beginner-friendly and resistant to mold and disease. The main challenge is its sativa stretch, so new growers should top it early and leave headroom in the tent.
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Jordan –
Sweet candy flavor with a balanced happy buzz. Relaxed enough to chill, clear enough to stay social.
Lila –
Sweet flavor with energetic lift. Clear and happy buzz. Daytime friendly.
Jake –
Sweet smell and light relaxation. Fun flavor without heavy effects.
Marie Lynn –
Candy Jack delivers a sharp, uplifting high that’s full of energy and focus, perfect for daytime use. Its sweet, skunky flavor makes it enjoyable, and the clear-headed euphoria keeps you motivated without any drowsiness. Loveee!
Chris John Reynolds –
These seeds rank high among my preferences. They’re incredibly easy to cultivate and sprout rapidly! Catering to the tastes of sativa enthusiasts, they emit a delightful sweet aroma and boast an appealing flavor profile. This strain is remarkably straightforward to nurture and exhibits strong resistance against molds and pests. Whether you’re socializing or enjoying some solitude, this strain consistently delivers. Candy Jack nails it with its smooth smoke, potent effects, and a flavor that will undoubtedly please your palate.
Robert Moreno –
This example, chosen from a Jack Herer naturally sweet phenotype, is one of the most enlightening and can relieve stress kinds of strains on the market today. For any sativa fan out there, an extremely pleasurable sweet scent along with a flavour that is really attractive makes it a winner. It’s actually a very easy to grow strain and it’s very resistant to molds and pests! I grew this indoors and use a 12/12 lighting for better yields, and it actually did! This strain makes me more active and makes me think a lot of my childhood. I will surely buy this again!
Holly Bayless –
My Candy Jack seeds are one of my favorites. Extremely convenient to grow and quick to germinate! I especially found it amazing how Beaver Seeds was able to send out my weed seeds in stealth. I had no idea that they were arriving so fast. Packaging was wrapped very securely and neatly. I love the services and quality of the products you guys offer!