Genetics
HomeStrains › Lemon Skunk
Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Lemon Skunk Strain

Lemon Skunk is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (7/8 Sour × Afghan Baked Cheesecake). ~19% THC; 56-day flowering; 12 breeder releases; effects: thought provoking, calming, exhilarating.

Median THC
19%
Flowering
49–70 days
Breeder releases
12
Avg rating
7.5 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
19%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneMyrceneLimoneneHumulenePineneLinaloolOcimeneTerpinolene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 50%Sativa 50%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainLemon Skunk
Descendants (152)

Effects

Thought provokingCalmingExhilaratingActivatingAppetizingUplifting

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

LemonLimeSweatSweet LemonBubble Gum

Taste

LemonSweet LemonLimeLemon Grass

Breeder releases (12)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Green House Seeds56dfeminized6.5/10
DNA Genetics Seeds56dreg. and fem.8.6/10
Keller Kind Geneticsregular
Annibale Genetics60dregular
ApeOrigin53dfeminized
Bulk Seeds56dfeminized
DutchFem49dfeminized
Goldenseed63dreg. and fem.
Jordan of the Islands56dregular
New420Guy Seeds70dregular
Rokerij Seeds63dfeminized
Royal Queen Seeds60dfeminized

About Lemon Skunk

Awards: HighLife 1st Place 2006. Genetics: Old school Skunk, from the Amsterdam underground.. Effect: Smooth citrus flavor, complex effect, well balanced and long-lasting.. Flowering indoor: Ready in 8 weeks, but an extra week will increase dramatically terpens content in the resin, resulting in a much richer flavor. Production up to 600 grams per square meter. lowering outdoor: Ready beginning October, good resistance to botrytis. Production up to 800 grams per plant

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Lemon Skunk?
Lemon Skunk comes from 7/8 Sour × Afghan Baked Cheesecake.
Is Lemon Skunk indica or sativa?
Lemon Skunk is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does Lemon Skunk have?
Across breeder releases, Lemon Skunk tests around 19% THC.
How long does Lemon Skunk take to flower?
Lemon Skunk flowers in about 49–70 days.
Is Lemon Skunk available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Lemon Skunk is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem., regular.