whats up with these strain names ?

[naptownspark]

Alright I'm pretty blitzed right now and was wondering about some strain names... Why do they call skunk Skunk #1 Instead of just skunk ? Is there a #2 out there ? And what about northern lights #5. I've heard of NL and NL #5 but never 2 3 or 4... Whatsup with tht ?

 

[racerboy71]

actually, yah, there is a skunk number two and a few others as well, same with the nl's.. i think nl goes up to something like nl number 9 or some crap like that..

 

[naptownspark]

actually, yah, there is a skunk number two and a few others as well, same with the nl's.. i think nl goes up to something like nl number 9 or some crap like that..

damn really ? How come u NEVER EVER hear about any of the other NLs besides #1 + #5 and u only hear bout skunk #1

 

[racerboy71]

thats because the ones you hear about are the more popular and better of the bunch.. and i think most of the others are mainly used in crosses and stuff like that..

 

[ImTheFireMan]

my homie has some skunk#2
i think each number represents the pheno type or the pheno of the generation it came from or something like this.
someone should correct me tho, if i'm wrong.

 

[ukgrower2110]

the higher the number the more inbred its been to bring out specific characteristics i.e skunk no2 may have a stronger skunkier smell than skunk no1, it may also represent stability, dont hold me to it tho.