Jack the Ripper Seeds

• Happy
• Uplifting
• Energetic
• Euphoric

Have no fear — investing in some Jack the Ripper cannabis seeds will not invite evil-doers into your life. In fact, while its namesake was a terrifying and monstrous horror that wreaked havoc on the lives of the innocent, this sativa-dominant strain only seeks to provide users with happiness and joy.

Cannabis cultivator Subcool's Jack the Ripper, which they created by crossing parent strains Space Dude and Jack's Cleaner together, boasts a THC content of 18% and 75:25 sativa to indica ratio, making for an extremely uplifting and stimulating wake and bake to help sativa lovers everywhere start their day off on the right foot.

Known for its long-lasting upbeat and energetic effects, this euphoric strain is bound to imbue users with a sense of levity and an unavoidable case of the giggles.

While Jack the Ripper's cerebral effects are potently rousing and motivating, this mind-focusing sativa hybrid is unlikely to overwhelm users with the kind of heart-racing jitters that too much caffeine can impart.

Finally, this fabulous strain also has a reputation for awakening one's centre of creativity, making it easier for users to not only approach projects and tasks from a place of inspiration but also have the energy and drive to bring their thoughts and ideas into reality.

Unlike its elusive and fearsome namesake, Jack the Ripper is a fantastic strain that does not inspire dread or anxiety in medical users. In fact, one of this high-quality strain's biggest selling points as a medical cannabis strain is its anecdotal ability to alleviate chronic stress.

Along with being a stress reliever, Jack the Ripper has a reputation in the medical cannabis community for also providing long-term relief from other mental health issues and disorders such as anxiety.

For medicinal users seeking a chemical-free way to potentially manage physical health ailments like muscle spasms, joint aches, cramps, headaches, migraines, inflammation, nausea, and loss of appetite — the latter two of which may be especially pertinent for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation.

Jack the Ripper has a rousing sweet citrus aroma that is bound to fill the space you enjoy it in with its incredible lemon scent that is as pungent as it is enjoyable.

In terms of taste, this sativa is an immensely enjoyable strain to indulge in thanks to its tart and delicious flavour profile of fresh pine, sweet and sour lemons, and earthy undertones.

Jack the Ripper, which can be grown indoors and out, is a relatively easy strain to cultivate, making it an option for growers of all skill levels from first-time cultivators to expert breeders. Furthermore, since Pacific Seed Bank is committed to only offering feminised cannabis seeds to its customers, there is a 90% or so chance of ending up with all female plants.

When grown outside, which is its somewhat preferred environment, Jack the Ripper will thrive in a warm, sunny, and dry setting that also gets plenty of shade. This sativa-dominant hybrid is relatively hardy, so while it won't endure frost, it should fare well in cooler-than-usual temperatures — a useful trait for Canadian outdoor growers navigating varied seasonal conditions.

Grown indoors, Jack the Ripper responds well to the Sea of Green training method, and regardless of where you grow it, you will need to top it early on in its vegetative growth stage and trim and prune as needed.

Jack the Ripper plants can reach heights of 6 feet tall and produce forest green buds that are almost pyramid-like in shape.

While its plants aren't particularly memorable in terms of appearance, the distinct-looking nuggets that they produce certainly are. In fact, one of the things that Jack the Ripper is known for is its impressive quantity of highly resinous trichomes that thickly blanket its buds from the inside out. As such, you will need to use a good grinder to break your sticky nugs up, as attempting to do so by hand will be a significant challenge.

When it comes to harvesting Jack the Ripper, the fact that it's a pretty low-maintenance strain to grow makes its yields seem even more rewarding.

Grown indoors, this sativa hybrid usually begins to flower after about 8–9 weeks, providing you with an approximate yield of 250 grams per square metre.

If you're able to grow Jack the Ripper outdoors, you'll definitely want to, as it has the potential to render about 400 grams per plant sometime around late September to the early part of October — a harvest window that aligns well with the end of the Canadian growing season in many regions.