Jack Herer strain

History of Jack Herer

Jack Herer is a strain named after famed cannabis activist, whose 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, it is a tasty and very 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 specific genetic formula is kept secret, a cross of Northern Lights #5, Shiva Skunk and sativa staple are thought to be what made the Jack Herer strain. It’s sticky buds have an appealing orange-lemon scent and taste with just a hint of some dank pine. The high it provides gives an excellent balance between physical and cerebral 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 several Cannabis Cup titles. Cannabis lab Analytical 360 has measured Jack Herer flowers as having between 15% and 24% THC.

Look & Effects

Jack Herer’s flowers are not particularly that impressive to look at. It has 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.