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MONOGRAPH NG-010 · NG PHARMACOPEIA

Jack Herer

SATIVA

Jack Herer is cannabis activism in plant form. Created by Sensi Seeds in the Netherlands and named after the legendary author and activist, it's been a medical cannabis staple in Dutch pharmacies for decades. The three-way cross of Haze, Northern Lights #5, and Shiva Skunk produces a strain that's won more Cannabis Cups than almost any other. It's widely considered one of the finest sativas ever created — functional, flavorful, and uplifting without anxiety.

THC
18-24%
CBD
0.1-0.3%
Onset
5-10 minutes
Demand
63/100
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Identification

SpecimenJack Herer
ClassificationSATIVA  55% Sativa / 45% Indica
Genetic lineageHaze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk
BreederSensi Seeds
First documentedMid 1990s
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Cannabinoid assay

THC
18-24%
CBD
0.1-0.3%
0%5101520253035%
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Terpene profile

Terpinolene
0.35%
Floral, herbal — unique among strains
Pinene
0.22%
Sharp pine — mental alertness
Myrcene
0.12%
Subtle earthy grounding
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Subjective effects

Onset5-10 minutes
Duration2-3 hours
Indicated windowMorning / Daytime. This is a productivity strain. Use it when you need to think and create.

Jack Herer is the thinking person's strain. Named after the cannabis activist and author of 'The Emperor Wears No Clothes,' it delivers a clear-headed, focused high that enhances rather than clouds your thinking. You feel alert, creative, and motivated — but without the jittery edge of pure sativas like Sour Diesel. It's often described as a 'cup of coffee without the coffee.' Perfect for creative work, conversations, and getting things done.

Clear-headedCreativeEnergizingHappyFocused
Dry mouthDry eyesRare anxiety
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Therapeutic applications (reported)

DepressionFatigueADHDStressLack of appetite
Reported applications from user-survey aggregates and observational data; not clinical indications. Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.
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Organoleptic properties

Flavor notesPine, Spicy, Floral, Herbal, Woody
Aroma profileSharp pine, Spicy earth, Floral sweetness, Woody
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Administration routes

Dry herb vaporizerThe complex terpinolene-pinene profile is best at lower temps.
JointClassic. Slow-burning, great for creative sessions.
TinctureConsistent, measured doses for daytime medical use.
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Cultivation data

DifficultyModerate
Flowering8-10 weeks
HeightMedium-Tall (4-6 feet)
Yield (indoor)400-500g/m²
Yield (outdoor)500-600g/plant
ClimateMediterranean to temperate. Adaptable.
TechniquesTopping recommended. Multiple phenotypes — some lean sativa, some indica.
NotesDutch pharmacies have carried Jack Herer as medical cannabis for years. Multiple Cannabis Cup winner. Phenotype variation means growing from seed can produce different expressions. Cloning recommended for consistency.
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Market data

Price / eighth$30-50
Avg rating4.3 (9,800 reviews)
Dispensary reach~1,800 locations
Demand index
 63/100
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Cross-references

Registry · NormalizeGreen.com
Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.