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Cannabis Strain Review: Lemon Kush

a.k.a. Lemon Cush, Cali Lemon Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 65% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Happy
60%
Deeply Relaxing
49%
Uplifted
49%
Euphoric
48%
Creative
44%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
38%
Dry Eyes
18%
The Scaries
16%
Dizzy
9%
The Scaries
2%

Lemon Kush has an ASHI score of 5 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 38 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. Lemon Kush won 3 awards in categories like in places like Spain. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 65% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
1 Best Sativa Flower Jack Herer Cup Jamaica
11 Outdoor The Emerald Cup
2 Sativa Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Euphoric and Creative effects of Lemon Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Lemon Kush has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Pain and Cramps.

Common Usage
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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

Lemon Kush's primary terpenes are Limonene, Caryophyllene, Humulene and Pinene. 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 Lemon Kush that includes: Lemons, Hash, Earthy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Lemons on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Lemon Kush has an aroma profile of Fresh, Sweet, Citrus and Lemon.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 26%
CBD
0 - 1%
CBN
0.71 - 1%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Lemon Kush presents Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 26%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 1%. CBN levels should be around 0.71 - 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 Easy

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October 170-230cm Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks 100-130cm 450-500g/m

The difficulty to grow Lemon Kush is known for being easy. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 100-130cm height to be with a yield of 450-500g/m in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Lemon Kush should harvest around October you can expect 170-230cm height and medium yield.

Lemon Kush shares genetics with Master Kush and Lemon Joy.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Lemon Kush. The abundant Limonene terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Lemon Kush before creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain