Jack Herer is a strain named after a lifelong cannabis

activist whose 1985 book The Emperor Wears No Clothes continues to be an influential resource in the

fight for cannabis decriminalization and legalization.

A sativa-dominant hybrid developed by Sensi Seeds

in the 1980s or 90s, it is a tasty and perennially popular strain.

Jack Herer has passed its genetics and part of its name

on to crossbred strains like Jack the Ripper, Jack’s Cleaner, and Jack Skellington.

Although the exact genetic formula is a guarded secret,

Jack Herer is thought to be the product of sativa staple Haze

and a cross of Northern Lights #5 and Shiva Skunk.

Sticky buds have an appealing orange-lemon scent

and taste with just a hint of some dank pine.

The high provides an excellent balance between cerebral

and physical effects, leaving users deeply relaxed

but attentive and conversant.

Jack Herer’s appealing flavor and well-rounded effects has

made it hugely popular with medical and recreational cannabis users alike;

it has won nine Cannabis Cup titles.

Cannabis lab Analytical 360 has measured

Jack Herer flowers as having between 15% and 24% THC.

Jack Herer’s flowers are not particularly visually impressive: pale to medium green leaves form

in densely-packed buds that are more elongated that rounded.

The trichome count is high, making this a very sticky plant to handle.

What Jack Herer lacks in visual appeal, though,

it makes up for in scent.

Cured properly, the flowers have a deep floral bouquet

with hints of orange and lemon zest.

Breaking open the dense buds shows off more of the

citrus scent along with a peppery kick.

When burnt, the flowers give off a surprisingly clean

and herbal scent, similar to sage.

The very smooth and easy smoke tastes similarly herbal.

Although not overwhelmingly pungent,

Jack Herer leaves behind a lingering spicy-floral odor giving

the general impression of potpourri.

This strain acts quickly — users are hit with a strong headrush

that is noticeably more energizing than disorienting.

As time progresses, or greater doses are consumed,

this initial tingle spreads down the neck and through the limbs,

creating a sense of relaxation without immobilizing.

What follows is an alert and easily suggestible high

marked by creativity.

This is a particularly good strain for creative brainstorming and visualization.

The sense of ease and creativity also makes

Jack Herer great for facilitating conversation in social settings.

Because it provides dual relaxation and buzz for the mind

and body, Jack Herer typically leaves users feeling stimulated but in full lucid control of their actions.