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Cannabis Strain Review: Golden Lemon

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 54% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Terpinolene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
86%
Happy
68%
Euphoric
55%
Uplifted
42%
Tingly
25%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
23%
Dry Eyes
11%
The Scaries
5%
Dizzy
3%
Headache
2%

Golden Lemon has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 16 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Golden Lemon won 2 awards in categories like Rosin, Extract in places like USA-Arizona. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 54% Indica.

Place Category Competition
2 Flower Sativa (patient Class) Errl Cup
2 Non-solvent (patient Class) 710 Degree Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Uplifted and Tingly effects of Golden Lemon produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Golden Lemon has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Insomnia, Migraines, Pain, and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
depression common usage for marijuana
insomnia common usage for marijuana
Migraines common usage for marijuana
pain common usage for marijuana
Chronic Pain common usage

Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Golden Lemon's primary terpenes are Terpinolene, Humulene, Ocimene and Limonene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Golden Lemon that includes: Citrus, Earthy, Fruity, Lemon, Sour and Sweet, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Golden Lemon has an aroma profile of Citrus, Earthy, Fruity, Lemon and Sour.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
22 - 23%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.06 - 0.28%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Golden Lemon presents Terpinolene, Humulene, Ocimene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 22 - 23%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Golden Lemon is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Golden Lemon should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The apple notes from Apple Crisp will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Terpinolene, from Golden Lemon. The smoky, apple and nutmeg flavors found in Terpinolene will expand and heighten the already savory, rich and sweet aspects of this glorious Apple Crisp Recipe. Since we suggest you try Golden Lemon after a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain