Lemongrass strain guide
Lemongrass is an indica-leaning hybrid from Humboldt Seed Company, a cross of Lemon Kush and Humboldt Gelato. People know it for a tart lemon and fuel smell and an upbeat but relaxed feel. The name has nothing to do with the herb.
Where does Lemongrass come from?
Two strain databases agree that Lemongrass is a cross of Lemon Kush and Humboldt Gelato, and both give it a backcrossed version of each parent. One strain database credits Humboldt Seed Company, a breeder in northern California.
Other breeders have used the name for different plants, including a Gary Payton and Medellin cross and a few autoflowers. This page covers the Humboldt version, so check the producer's description if you're comparing products.
What does Lemongrass smell and taste like?
Lemon leads: tart, sour citrus with a gassy, fuel-like edge. Listings also mention vanilla, a little blueberry or pineapple, and pine, with spicy and earthy notes underneath.
One strain database lists myrcene first, then caryophyllene and pinene. Myrcene is earthy and herbal, caryophyllene adds pepper, and pinene brings the pine. Another database doesn't publish terpenes, so that one comes from a single source.
Lemongrass effects: what people report
People most often describe Lemongrass as uplifted, creative and happy, with a relaxed body feel behind it. One reviewer on one strain database was surprised by how sativa-like it felt for an indica-leaning strain, which fits the energetic reports on one strain database.
These are experiences people report, not promises. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, and a few people mention a headache or feeling paranoid. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance.
How strong is Lemongrass?
Listings disagree a bit. One strain database shows about 17%, with user-submitted tests from roughly 13% to 19%, while another database lists 20% to 24%. Think of it as a moderate to high THC strain, with little to no CBD shown.
The label on your batch matters more than either number. If you're not sure how to read it, see reading cannabis labels.
Buying Lemongrass in Canada
Because other breeders use the Lemongrass name, look for the producer's strain description and the lab numbers on the package. Fresher flower keeps more of that bright lemon smell, so check the packaging date too.
You may find it as dried flower or pre-rolls.
Lemongrass vs Lemon Kush
Lemon Kush sits on one side of Lemongrass's family tree. Lemon Kush is mostly about sharp lemon and a classic Kush earthiness. Lemongrass keeps the lemon but adds gas, vanilla and a creamier note that points to its Gelato side, and reports lean more energetic. If you want straight lemon and Kush, start with Lemon Kush. If you want lemon with a sweeter, fuelly twist, try Lemongrass.
Strains like Lemongrass
If you like Lemongrass, these are the closest matches:
- Lemon Kush: a lemony relative that sits in its family tree.
- Lemon Tree: a sour lemon and gas strain with a similar punch.
- Lemon Haze: bright citrus, with a more energetic reputation.
- Gelato: sweet and creamy, like the Gelato side of its cross.
