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Cannabis Strain Review: Lemongrass

Type of High: Head
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 96% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Creative
66%
Happy
50%
Energetic
50%
Uplifted
33%
Focused
33%
Side Effect Percentage
Headache
33%
Dry Mouth
16%
The Scaries
16%
Anxiety
16%

Lemongrass has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 18 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. Lemongrass won an award in categories like in places like USA-Oregon. The genetic blend of this strain is 96% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Outdoor Oregon Cannabis Growers Fair
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Creative, Happy, Energetic, Uplifted and Focused effects of Lemongrass produce a Head high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Lemongrass has been reported by users as being used for Stress, Hypertension, Depression, Chronic Pain, and ADHD/ADD.

Common Usage
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Chronic Pain 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

Lemongrass's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Humulene, Limonene, Camphene and Caryophyllene. 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 Lemongrass that includes: Diesel, Earthy, Lemon, Pungent, Sour and Spicy, ending with a blast of Diesel on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Lemongrass has an aroma profile of Diesel, Earthy, Lemon, Pungent 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
17 - 24%
CBD
1.09 - 1.55%
CBN
0.11 - 0.31%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Lemongrass presents Myrcene, Humulene, Limonene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 24%.

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 Lemongrass 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, Lemongrass should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Lemongrass. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Lemongrass 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