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Cannabis Strain Review: Lemon Meringue

a.k.a. Lemon Meringue Pie
Type of High: Head
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 94% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Happy
78%
Uplifted
77%
Energetic
75%
Creative
50%
Focused
34%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
30%
Dry Mouth
22%
Dizzy
20%
Headache
7%
The Scaries
3%

Lemon Meringue has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 24 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 Meringue won 3 awards in categories like Concentrate, Sauce 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 94% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Concentrates Nw Cannabis Classic
3 Concentrates Nw Cannabis Classic
1 Bake-off Winners Nw Cannabis Classic
1 Flower Sativa (patient Class) 710 Degree Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Uplifted, Energetic, Creative and Focused effects of Lemon Meringue produce a Head high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Lemon Meringue has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Migraines, Pain, Stress and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Lemon Meringue's primary terpenes are Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool, 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 Meringue that includes: Lemon, Citrus and Sweet, ending with a blast of Lemon on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

What's that smell? Lemon Meringue has an aroma profile of Fruity, Herbal, Spicy, Minty and Citrus.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 28%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.06 - 0.18%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Lemon Meringue presents Terpinolene, Limonene, Caryophyllene and Eucalyptol terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 28%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.5%. CBG in this strain should be about 2%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors sunny between 70 and 80 fahrenheit Medium

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Early October Tall Unknown

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
Eight to nine weeks Tall 32oz / m2

The difficulty to grow Lemon Meringue is known for being medium. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect tall height to be with a yield of 32oz / m2 in about eight to nine weeks. Outdoors, Lemon Meringue should harvest around Early October you can expect tall height and unknown yield.

Lemon Meringue shares genetics with Lemon Skunk, Cookies and Cream.

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 Meringue. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Lemon Meringue 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