Limon

The name points to lemon, the lineage to diesel: Limon is described in strain profiles as a sativa-dominant combination of Sour Diesel, Strawberry Diesel, and NYC Diesel. According to these sources, it was bred by LivWell, a dispensary chain that states it has operated in Colorado since 2009. Despite this lineage, a citrus note dominates the aroma.

Genetics and Origin:

The profiles describe a three-way cross but name neither the order of the crosses nor a year of origin. The lineage listed in one of them names only Sour Diesel and Strawberry Diesel as parents; NYC Diesel does not appear there. Another strain profile assigns a completely different lineage to the name, Super Lemon Haze × Jack the Ripper, and names no breeder for it. One profile puts the sativa share at 70 %.

According to two strain profiles, LivWell keeps the genetics to itself. Limon has accordingly not been released as seed or clone.

Aroma and Flavor:

Lemon and lime lead the aroma, underlaid by diesel and an earthy, slightly spicy base. Breaking open the buds is said to bring out a berry note. For flavor, the profiles list citrus, berries, diesel, and earth, in some cases also skunk. Experience reports describe limes with a strong diesel smell and a tart, pungent aroma, in one case sweet lemon with strawberry, in another a hint of pine. One strain profile lists myrcene as the dominant terpene, followed by limonene and terpinolene.

Effects:

Users report an activating effect focused on the head that sets in shortly after inhaling and lasts a long time. They describe euphoria, focus, creativity, and talkativeness. Several link the strain to daytime activities during which they stayed alert and functional. A few reports also call it relaxing, while another describes strongly psychedelic energy. One report diverges, describing only a brief lift in mood followed by a mild buzz in the head.

Reported side effects include dry mouth and dry eyes, along with pressure behind the eyes and headaches the following day. At higher amounts, users report inner restlessness and paranoia. One strain profile attributes headaches and restlessness to the pronounced alertness the strain can trigger.

THC Content:

The figures vary widely. Strain profiles list 16 to 19 %, 20 %, and 20 to 26 % THC. A 2016 experience report cites an average of 24.5 % in tests.

Cultivation:

Since LivWell has not released the genetics, the cultivation figures come from strain profiles rather than from the breeder. One of them explicitly identifies its growth data as inferred from the genetics. Sources cite 7 to 9 weeks of indoor flowering and an outdoor harvest by mid-October, with one profile placing it from late September.

The plant is described as tall, with slender, long stems and long, narrow fan leaves. Indoors it is said to be topped early to keep the height in check. Warm climates are preferred, though one profile notes the strain also produces usable results in cooler weather.

Versions from Different Breeders:

Under the same name, seed vendor Captain Seeds lists a feminized autoflowering strain with a different lineage: Lemon Skunk × Haze. The vendor cites 8 to 9 weeks of flowering, a height of 70 to 130 cm, an indoor yield of 400 to 600 g/m², and 18 to 22 % THC. A 2016 experience report also attributes a Limón to Cali Kush Farms.