Key Limeade by Umami
Listen up, because Key Limeade by Umami Seed Co is one of those modern cuts that actually lives up to the hype, bringing some serious heat to the modern gene pool. This beauty is a cross of the legendary Key Lime Pie and Sunset Sherbert, mixing up a genetic stew of GSC, OG Kush, Durban Poison, and Pink Panties. Umami didn't just release this and walk away; they realized right out of the gate that they had a foundational breeding block on their hands. Growers who got their hands on it noticed the medium stretch and stacked internodes, making it a dream for indoor canopies, usually finishing up right around the 60-day mark.
When you pop the jar, you're not getting that generic sweet candy smell everyone is pumping out nowadays. Instead, it smacks you in the face with an intense, sharp lime and mint funk, backed up by this herbal spiciness that coats your mouth on the exhale. It's the kind of loud terpene profile that translates perfectly to extracts, pulling heavy yields of foul-smelling, lime-soaked resin. Cultivators on the forums are always chasing that specific pheno that dumps hash while still maintaining bag appeal, and Key Limeade delivers that in spades with tight, frosty nugs.
The real magic of Key Limeade, though, is what it does for its progeny. Umami used this specific cut to build out a massive chunk of their catalog. If you've ever ran Limeaçaí, Josh Key OG, or Fire Water, you're looking at the direct offspring of this beast. It passes down that ridiculous vigor and unique terp structure to almost everything it touches, solidifying its spot as a serious workhorse in the contemporary breeding scene.
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| Breeder | Umami |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Sunset Sherbert × Key Lime Pie |
| Descendants | KEMO, Sparletta, Lime Glaze, Amalfitana, Sour Squirt, Salted Lime Sherbert |
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Growing Key Limeade: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Sunset Sherbert or Key Lime Pie will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Key Limeade FAQ
How long does Key Limeade take to flower?
Key Limeade typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Key Limeade an indica or a sativa?
Key Limeade is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Key Limeade?
Key Limeade was bred from Sunset Sherbert × Key Lime Pie by Umami.
What environment does Key Limeade like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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