The Real McCoy
The Real McCoy
Also known as: Hawaiian Skunk
The Real McCoy Strain Overview
The Real McCoy is a sativa-dominant hybrid (60% sativa/40% indica) strain created by The Flying Dutchmen as a cross of Hawaiian genetics and The Pure (AKA Original Skunk No.1). This classic old-school strain was recognized at the 1999 High Times Cannabis Cup, where it received a special mention from celebrity judges. The strain grows forest green buds accented by subtle purple hues, and is known for its distinctive appearance and well-balanced effects.
Its aroma is a combination of spilt oil and pungent skunk, while its flavor is a complex layering of sweet floral tastes with funky and woody tones. The Real McCoy cures to a citrus smell with no hint of indica's acrid trait, offering a sweet and spicy taste that produces a happy cerebral buzz. This special cross for the true connoisseur offers a wonderfully sweet and spicy bouquet and taste described as smoking a tropical salad bar, being tingly on the tongue, soft on the throat and high in the brain.
The Real McCoy Strain Effects
The Real McCoy Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with chronic pain management
- Often used for headaches and migraines
- Users report mood enhancement
- May help with nausea
- Often used for depression symptoms
- May assist with glaucoma or eye pressure
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
The Real McCoy Strain Possible Negative Effects
The Real McCoy Strain Growing Information
The Real McCoy is mostly sativa and can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors with a flowering time of approximately 77 days (11 weeks). The flowering phase takes a minimum of 10 weeks, making it better suited for indoor or greenhouse cultivation. When grown indoors, it produces yields of about 12 ounces per square meter and finishes flowering after 8-9 weeks. Outdoor cultivation can yield an estimated 16 ounces per plant, typically finishing around mid-October. The strain can be grown by novices as well as experts, being relatively basic in cultivation needs and preferring warm, sunny tropical climates when kept outdoors. Flying Dutchmen prefers completely organic soil cultivation, though the variety is also happy as a greenhouse plant with buds loose enough to resist mold but dense enough for moderate yields.
The Real McCoy Strain Genetics
The Real McCoy Strain Parent Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does The Real McCoy make you feel?
The Real McCoy is known to produce the following effects:
- Euphoric: 85%
- Happy: 80%
- Uplifted: 80%
- Tingly: 75%
- Relaxed: 75%
- Energized: 70%
- Focused: 65%
What are the positive effects of The Real McCoy?
The Real McCoy has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with chronic pain management
- Often used for headaches and migraines
- Users report mood enhancement
- May help with nausea
- Often used for depression symptoms
- May assist with glaucoma or eye pressure
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of The Real McCoy?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible dizziness from dehydration
- Cotton mouth
- Eye irritation
What does The Real McCoy taste like?
The Real McCoy has the following flavor profile:
- Citrus
- Earthy
- Pine
- Skunk
- Spicy
- Sweet
- Tropical