Lemon Bean strain guide
Lemon Bean is a sativa-leaning cross of Lemon Tree and OG Eddy Lepp. People know it for a sharp, candy-like lemon smell with a little diesel underneath, and for an energetic, focused feel that suits the daytime.
Where does Lemon Bean come from?
Sources agree on the parents: Lemon Tree, itself a cross of Lemon Skunk and Sour Diesel, and OG Eddy Lepp, a sativa-leaning cut usually just called Eddy or OG Eddy.
Who made the cross is less settled. One strain database credits West Coast Breeders, a seed-bank genealogy lists a Dying Breed Seeds version, and at least one European seed company sells its own Lemon Bean from the same pairing. The parents are consistent; the original breeder is not well documented.
What does Lemon Bean smell and taste like?
Lemon leads, and it's a loud one: sweet and sour, like lemon candy, with a chemical, gassy edge from the Sour Diesel side of the family. Some listings add pepper and spice on the finish.
One strain database lists myrcene as its main terpene, with limonene and caryophyllene close behind. Limonene brings the bright citrus, caryophyllene a peppery bite, and myrcene a softer, earthy base. The taste usually follows the smell: zesty lemon up front and a little spice after.
Lemon Bean effects: what people report
People most often describe Lemon Bean as energetic, focused and uplifted, with a creative, motivated feel that many save for the daytime. A few reviewers say the lively start eases into something calmer as it wears on.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, followed by headache and dizziness.
How strong is Lemon Bean?
Lemon Bean sits in the moderate to high range. Published listings and lab results put it at about 20% to 23% THC, with very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time. The THC and CBD numbers on your label matter more than the strain name.
Buying Lemon Bean in Canada
Since more than one breeder has made this cross, plants sold as Lemon Bean can differ a little in smell and strength. If the producer names a breeder or lists terpenes, that tells you which version you're getting.
You may find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or in blends. Check the label for THC, CBD and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that lemon smell.
Lemon Bean vs Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree is one of Lemon Bean's parents, so they share a lot. Both smell strongly of lemon with a diesel edge, but Lemon Bean tends to read sweeter and more candy-like, while Lemon Tree smells fresher, with a skunky, diesel base. Lemon Bean, with OG Eddy on the other side, gets described as more energetic and focused, while Lemon Tree is usually called balanced, with more body relaxation. Listed THC overlaps, though Lemon Tree's published range runs wider, from the high teens to the mid 20s. If you want lemon with extra get-up-and-go, try Lemon Bean. For a more even feel, start with Lemon Tree.
Strains like Lemon Bean
If you like Lemon Bean, these are the closest matches:
- Lemon Tree: its parent, with the same lemon and diesel smell and a more balanced feel.
- Lemon Skunk: its grandparent, bright and citrusy with a skunky base.
- Super Lemon Haze: another zesty lemon strain with an upbeat, energetic reputation.
- Lemon OG: lemon on top of OG Kush earthiness, for something a little heavier.
