Shaman
Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid
Genetics: Purple #1 x Early Skunk
Geographic Origin: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Seed Company/Clone: Dutch Passion offers both male/female and feminized seeds
Description: One of Dutch Passion’s early crosses primarily meant for outdoor growing in the northern latitudes of The Netherlands, Shaman is known for most of its specimens turning a deep purple. The plant isn’t a big yielder, and it also isn’t the most potent variety, but its pleasant uplifting Sativa effect and complex floral-pine-incense aroma make it a great daytime choice for beginner and intermediate users.
Story: During the 1980′s “Skunk Boom” in Amsterdam, one of the crosses that came out of the frenzy of Skunk #1-based breeding projects was a strain first called “Purple Skunk”. In 1997, the variety was renamed to “Shaman” by Dutch Passion. The strain was originally bred to finish outdoors in the short Dutch growing season, and manages to do that despite its Sativa phenotypical selection.