Lemon Skunk Strain Information

Lemon Skunk is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain that has gained popularity for its intense, fruity aroma and flavor. With 20-22% THC, it is known for bringing together the scent of lemons, black pepper and hints of citrus. It won 1st Indoor Hydro at Spannabis Cup 2008, 1st Outdoor at Highlife Cup in 2007 and 2nd place at IC420 Breeders Cup in 2008, and was named in High Times’ Top 10 Strains of the year in 2009.

Aroma and Flavour

The aroma of Lemon Skunk is intense and fruity, with hints of lemon and skunk. Its flavour is also quite powerful and balanced, with a subtle cerebral stimulation that turns into a pleasant physically relaxing sensation.

Appearance

The buds of Lemon Skunk are light green with thick orange hairs and a high calyx to leaf ratio. It is a tall and fairly branchy plant, and grows well in both indoor and outdoor conditions. It can reach heights of up to 200cm, and produces yields of between 100 and 250g per square metre. The flowering stage lasts between 7 to 9 weeks. It is known for having few leaves and being very easy to manicure.

Medical Uses

Lemon Skunk is a solid medical cannabis strain, and is prescribed by doctors for an array of uses. It can help with creativity as well as sleep, and its energizing rather than inducing a body-heavy high makes it useful even as a daytime strain. However, it is rather low in CBD and CBN, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for a medical cannabis strain.