Lemon Up strain guide
Lemon Up is a hybrid most often described as a cross of Lemon G and Do-Si-Dos #18. People know it for a sharp lemon zest smell with a little mint, and for a happy, easygoing feel that many find upbeat rather than heavy. The name is shared by a few different plants, so the label matters.
Where does Lemon Up come from?
The cross most often given is Lemon G and Do-Si-Dos #18, a cut of Do-Si-Dos. Two strain databases both list that pairing, and it brings together a bright citrus strain and a sweet, earthy one from the Cookies family.
Who made it is less settled. One strain database credits Archive Seed Bank, while another database notes that some credit Grow West or Trinity Genetics instead. The original breeder is not well documented.
Other plants also go by Lemon Up. One strain database describes versions built from Lemon Skunk and OG Kush #18, from Lemon Glue and Girl Scout Cookies, and a Preferred Gardens cut from Lemon Tree. These are different genetics that share a name.
What does Lemon Up smell and taste like?
Lemon comes first: fresh zest, a little sharp, with a cool mint note and some floral sweetness behind it. Some batches carry an earthy, Kush-like base, which makes sense given the Do-Si-Dos side.
Limonene is the only terpene one strain database lists as dominant, and it fits the bright citrus smell. Fuller terpene results are not widely published, so it's worth checking the label if your producer lists them. The taste usually follows the nose, citrus on the inhale with a softer, sweet finish.
Lemon Up effects: what people report
People most often describe Lemon Up as happy and energetic, with some calling it focused or creative. Others notice a relaxed body feel settling underneath, and reviewers mention a slow, easy lift in mood rather than a sudden rush. Since it's listed as anything from indica-leaning to sativa, expect some variety between products.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the common complaints, and a few people mention a headache.
How strong is Lemon Up?
Lemon Up is usually a high-THC strain. Listings put it around 18% to 22% THC, with some newer flower listings in the mid 20s and very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start small and wait before having more. The THC and CBD numbers on your label are for that batch, and they tell you more than the strain name does. Our guide to reading cannabis labels walks through what each number means.
Buying Lemon Up in Canada
Because several unrelated plants share the name, check whether the producer lists the parents. The Lemon G and Do-Si-Dos version is the best documented, but another cut may smell and feel a little different.
You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or concentrates. Look at the THC, CBD and packaging date, since fresher flower holds onto more of that lemon smell.
Lemon Up vs Lemon G
Lemon G is the citrus parent most listings give for Lemon Up, so the two share that bright lemon smell. Lemon G is the sharper, more straightforward lemon of the pair, while Lemon Up picks up mint, floral notes and an earthier base from its Do-Si-Dos side. THC ranges overlap, with Lemon Up sometimes listed a little higher. If you want pure lemon, Lemon G is the simpler pick. If you'd like that citrus softened with some sweetness and a calmer body feel, try Lemon Up.
Strains like Lemon Up
If you like Lemon Up, these are worth a look:
- Lemon G: the likely citrus parent, with a sharper lemon smell.
- Do-Si-Dos: the other likely parent, sweet and earthy with a heavier, more relaxed reputation.
- Lemon Tree: another lemon-forward hybrid, with more fuel from its Sour Diesel side.
- Lemon Skunk: a classic lemon strain with a skunky edge and an upbeat feel.
