Lemon Skunk
The parent of Lemon Haze and a world-class strain in its own right. Bright lemon-citrus layered over classic skunk funk — the zest cuts through everything.
- Type
- Hybrid
- Lineage
- Two distinct Skunk phenotypes selected for lemon traits
- THC
- 18–22%
- CBD
- <1%
- Flower time
- 8–9 wks
- Yield
- High
- Height
- Tall
- Grow difficulty
- Beginner
- Climate
- Both
Effects
Flavors & aroma
Dominant terpenes
Limonene
Bright citrus, lemon, orangeAssociated with uplifted, stress-relieving character.
Myrcene
Earthy, musky, ripe fruitThe most common cannabis terpene; associated with relaxing, heavy 'couch' character.
Caryophyllene
Black pepper, spice, woodThe only terpene that also binds cannabinoid receptors; peppery and warming.
Grower's notes
Very easy to grow with excellent vigor. Tall grower — top early or SCROG. Heavy yielder with good pest resistance. One of the best beginner sativas.
Grow guides for Lemon Skunk
Matched to this strain's beginner difficulty, both climate, and tall structure.
Setting Up the Space: Ventilation, Odor & Electrical Safety
8 min read
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing How You'll Grow
8 min read
Topping, FIM & Mainlining: Multiply Your Colas
9 min read · members
SCROG: Screen of Green for Maximum Canopy
7 min read
When to Defoliate Cannabis: The Timing That Makes or Breaks It
5 min read
Your First Grow Setup: Three Budgets, Zero Regrets
9 min read
Transplanting Cannabis — When, Why, and How to Pot Up
7 min read
Companion Planting for Cannabis — Allies Your Garden Needs
7 min read · members
Living Soil & No-Till: Feed the Soil, Not the Plant
9 min read
Maximizing Bud Quality: Density, Frost, and Bag Appeal
10 min read · members
Watering in Flower: Frequency, Runoff, and the Dry-Back Cycle
7 min read
LED Grow Light Mastery: PPFD Maps, Spectrum Tuning, and DLI Optimization
11 min read · members
Late Flower and Ripening: Weeks 7–10 and the Finish Line
9 min read · members
Making Hash: Bubble Hash, Dry Sift, and Ice Water Extraction
10 min read · members
Mainlining (Manifold Technique): Building a Symmetrical Plant from Scratch
8 min read · members
Supercropping: The High-Stress Technique That Builds Bigger Branches
7 min read · members
Advanced Canopy Management: Even Light, Maximum Yield
9 min read · members
Growing in Cold Climates: Western New York and the Great Lakes Season
9 min read
Cannabis Pest Identification: Spider Mites, Thrips, Fungus Gnats, and More
9 min read
Hermaphrodites and Nanners: How to Prevent Seeded Buds
6 min read
Bud Rot (Botrytis): Identification, Prevention, and Damage Control
7 min read
Nitrogen Toxicity: The Dark Green Claw and How to Fix It
5 min read
When to Harvest: Reading Trichomes Like a Grower
6 min read
Drying & Curing: Where Good Grows Become Great
9 min read · members
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