Lemon G by Clone Only Strains
If you came up smoking in the Midwest around the early 2000s, you already know the raw power of the Ohio Lemon G cut. Man, this clone-only legend had the streets of Athens and Columbus in an absolute chokehold. Some old heads swear up and down it's an elite G13 phenotype or a freak cross with Colombian Gold, but nobody actually holds the true paperwork. Whatever the genetic mystery is, finding the authentic cut meant getting plugged into some very tight-lipped circles. And let me tell you, when you pop a jar of the real Lemon G, it hits your nose with a synthetic, astringent blast that smells exactly like a fresh can of Lemon Pledge. It's loud, proud, and completely unmistakable.
Growing her is a totally different beast, though. Lemon G is a notorious stretcher that will quickly outgrow your tent if you don't stay on top of your low-stress training. She throws out these wispy, long-running sativa colas that take an easy 9 to 10 weeks to finish up. But man, the wait is worth it when those trichomes start frosting over those stringy calyxes. Growers used to complain about the yield density, but once you properly dial in her feeding schedule and keep that canopy even, she absolutely dumps resin. You just have to baby her through the stretch and let her do her thing.
When it comes to the smoke, this isn't your modern couch-lock heavyweight. Lemon G gives you a crystal-clear, electric daytime buzz that goes straight to the head. You get this instant wave of giggly, social euphoria that makes you want to hit a concert or just talk trash with your buddies on the porch. It totally lacks that racy paranoia you get from some hardcore sativas. Instead, she delivers a functional, creative high with a mouth-coating citrus spice on the exhale. It's exactly why she's still hunted by preservationists today—there just isn't anything quite like the real Ohio cut.
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Growing Lemon G: what to expect
As a hybrid, expect a moderate stretch after the flip (around 100%) — but watch the plant, not the label: phenotypes within Lemon G can lean either direction. 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.
Lemon G FAQ
Is Lemon G an indica or a sativa?
The breeder doesn't specify — treat it as a hybrid and read the plant.
What environment does Lemon G 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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