Sativa Dominant · DNA Genetics
Lemon Skunk
Lemon Skunk is the DNA Genetics cross of two Skunk #1 phenotypes selected for citrus expression, released in the mid-2000s and quickly absorbed into the broader Las Vegas Lemon Skunk family that anchored a generation of citrus-leaning hybrids. The strain is the maternal parent of Super Lemon Haze and an indirect ancestor of Lemon OG, Larry OG, and a long list of late-2000s lemon-forward crosses. The flavor leans sharp Meyer-lemon on the inhale with a faint skunk undertone on the exhale that only emerges on long cures, and plants finish in eight to nine weeks indoors with medium-density buds and bright orange pistils. The high is uplifting and energetic with a fast cerebral onset, recommended as a daytime productivity or social strain rather than an evening pick.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, DNA Genetics catalogue, leafly
Potency
- THC range
- 17–22%
- Typical THC
- 19%
- CBD
- up to 0.2%
Flowering
- Indoor weeks
- 8–9 wk
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Climate
- Mediterranean, warm temperate
Yield & size
- Indoor
- 450-550 g/m²
- Outdoor
- 550-750 g/plant
- Height
- 120-150 cm
Indica / sativa ratio
Terpene profile
The aromatic compounds below shape how Lemon Skunk smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Limonene
Uplifting citrus — typically associated with mood elevation and stress relief.
- secondary
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
- secondary
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- minor
Pinene
Alert and pine-forward — associated with mental clarity and bronchodilation.
Reported side effects
Lineage
Lemon Skunk traces to Skunk #1 (Lemon phenotype) × Skunk #1 (Citrus phenotype). The cross sits in the Skunk / Lemon family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents for Lemon Skunk based on breeder catalogues. Library entries are clickable; ancestors not yet documented on this site appear in a lighter, non-linked box.
Strains crossed with Lemon Skunk
Lemon Skunk is a parent of 3 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry Lemon Skunk genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 40% / 60%
- Flowering days
- 56–63 days
- Stretch
- Moderate
- Pest resistance
- High
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst, scrog
Feed schedule for Lemon Skunk
These EC and NPK targets are starting points calibrated for the strain's Sativa lean and easy difficulty rating — not gospel. Drop 15-20% off any EC ceiling on your first run and let the plant tell you where it actually wants to feed.
Suggested feed schedule
- Late veg
- 0.9-1.1 EC
- Early flower
- 1.0-1.2 EC, NPK 2-2-3
- Mid flower
- 1.3-1.5 EC, NPK 1-3-4
- Late flower
- 1.1-1.3 EC
- Final week
- Plain pH-balanced water for the last 5-7 days.
Full breakdown of feed math, runoff testing, and salt buildup in our nutrient guide.
What to expect through the grow cycle
Lemon Skunk is documented with a 9-week flower and a longer stretch phase typical of sativa-leaning hybrids. The visual below maps a documented 13-week cycle built from 4weeks of vegetative growth and the strain's published flowering window.
Published grow reports for Lemon Skunk concentrate the most observational notes on the stretch window. This timeline is descriptive — it reflects what reports document, not a how-to. Actual week-to-week behaviour varies with phenotype, light intensity, pot size, and environment.
Phase details
- Veg (weeks 1-4)
- The documented vegetative period for Lemon Skunk. Plants establish root structure, leaf canopy, and node count before flower triggering, with a easy difficulty rating shaping how forgiving the early canopy work tends to be.
- Stretch (weeks 5-7)
- Lemon Skunk is documented as having moderate stretch. Reports describe the plant roughly doubling in height during this phase as the sativa-leaning structure establishes its final flowering frame.
- Bud sites (weeks 8-9)
- Pre-flowers form at the nodes and calyxes begin to develop. Grow reports for Lemon Skunknote this as the window where the canopy's eventual bud distribution becomes visible.
- Bud development (weeks 10-11)
- Flowers thicken and calyxes fatten through this phase. Documented Lemon Skunk runs show the bulk of visible flower mass accumulating here, with resin production accelerating toward the end.
- Ripening (week 12)
- Trichomes transition from clear toward cloudy and amber. Reports for Lemon Skunk describe the Limonene-led terpene profile maturing through this window, with aroma sharpening week over week.
- Final (week 13)
- Calyx swelling is documented as complete and the harvest window opens. Published Lemon Skunk runs end here, within the 8-9 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about Lemon Skunk
Is Lemon Skunk the same as Las Vegas Lemon Skunk?
Las Vegas Lemon Skunk is a specific phenotype selected from the Lemon Skunk working line by a Nevada grower. The two are genetically the same family, but the Las Vegas cut is more lemon-forward and the most widely recognized expression.
Why is Lemon Skunk important historically?
It is the maternal parent of Super Lemon Haze, which won three Cannabis Cups for Green House Seed Co. in the late 2000s. Its lemon-forward terpene profile shaped a generation of citrus hybrids, including most modern lemon-named strains.
Breeder of record
DNA Genetics
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