Lemon Z is pure citrus fireworks in seed form. Dutch Passion built this feminized photoperiod from the same lemon line that took top honors at the 2018 HighLife Cup, then refined it with Lemon Tree for better stability and a faster finish. The result is a sticky, sativa-leaning hybrid with a lemon-lime-pine terpene blast and THC around 20%, often higher.
The backstory is part of the appeal. Dutch Passion’s original lemon cut won 1st prize for Best Sativa and also the overall trophy for best weed at that 2018 cup. Over the following years the breeders kept working the line, adding Lemon Tree genetics so the plants became more uniform and a little quicker in bloom, while keeping that famous sour, sweet and tart profile.
In the garden, Lemon Z grows average height with long, open branches and thin leaves. She is easy to bend, tie and train, which makes her a favorite for SCROG fans. Dutch Passion rates her yield as XL, with 500-550 g/m² (1.64-1.80 oz/ft²) indoors in skilled hands and 500-750 g per plant (17.6-26.5 oz/plant) outdoors in the ground or a very large pot.
Bloom typically wraps up in about 9 weeks (63-65 days), a short run for a plant with this much sativa character.
Flavor, Effects, and That Famous Lemon Punch
Open a jar and it hits like a freshly zested lemon with a squeeze of lime. The aroma is fresh and sour with a sweet edge, backed by piney notes. On the palate the smoke is crisp and tart, though some phenotypes lean a touch sweeter and woodier, with hints of eucalyptus and earth. If you love the smell of dried citrus peel, this one is made for you.
Pinene, myrcene and limonene are the three dominant terpenes here. Together they drive both the zesty flavor and the lively character of the high, and the trichomes are loaded with resin that keeps that lemon punch intact through the cure.
The effect is powerful and long-lasting, with the head high in charge. It feels uplifting and energizing, yet the dose of indica from Lemon Tree keeps it from getting racy or trippy. You get a hybrid buzz that wakes you up and loosens you up at the same time, suited to daytime or an evening when you want to stay awake and engaged.
With THC typically around 20%, Lemon Z is a strong smoke. Newer consumers should take it slow and simply enjoy the flavor.
Growing Lemon Z Feminized Seeds
Lemon Z is easy to grow and forgiving with nutrients. She handles soil, coco and hydro equally well and takes some abuse without complaint. Her open structure with elongated branches makes her ideal for SCROG, LST and HST, and she also works in a sea of green if you keep vegetative growth short.
Stretch is noticeable but never extreme, with most of it happening in the first two weeks of 12/12 and a slower push in week three. Around weeks two to three of bloom trichomes start forming, and by weeks four and five the buds swell, turn white and fill the room with lemon. Some plants throw foxtails late in flower, which is normal for this line and helps the buds handle warmth and humidity.
Her long, heavy colas often benefit from support: use a net, yo-yos or stakes and twine. In a sea of green, stake the main stem or use a plant ring. Outdoors she prefers warm, dry, sunny Mediterranean-style weather and finishes from early to late October in the Northern Hemisphere, which makes California and other dry, sunny regions a natural match.
Lemon Z Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Genetics | (Las Vegas Lemon Skunk x the Original Z) x Lemon Tree |
| Indica/Sativa | Sativa-dominant hybrid |
| THC | Around 20%, often higher (extremely high) |
| Effect | Uplifting, energizing, with a relaxed hybrid finish |
| Flavor | Lemon, lime, pine, sour-sweet citrus, light wood and earth |
| Indoor yield | 500-550 g/m² (1.64-1.80 oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | 500-750 g/plant (17.6-26.5 oz/plant) |
| Flowering time | About 9 weeks (63-65 days) |
| Outdoor harvest | Early to late October (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Structure | Average height, open sativa frame with elongated branches |
| Bud appearance | Long, compact colas with a thick white resin layer, occasional foxtails |
| Best cultivation technique | SCROG, LST or HST; short veg for SOG |
FAQ
What awards has Lemon Z won?
Dutch Passion’s original lemon genetics won 1st prize for Best Sativa and the overall 1st place for best weed at the 2018 HighLife Cup. Lemon Z is the refined, more stable version of that cup-winning line.
What are the genetics of Lemon Z?
She is a cross of Las Vegas Lemon Skunk and the Original Z, which was later crossed with Lemon Tree. The Lemon Tree input improved stability and shortened the flowering time.
How much THC does Lemon Z have?
THC usually averages around 20% and can run higher in many cases, which places her in Dutch Passion’s extremely high category.
How long does Lemon Z flower?
Most plants finish in about 9 weeks, or 63-65 days, from the switch to 12/12. Rare fast phenotypes finish in about 8 weeks, and poor conditions can stretch bloom to about 10 weeks.
What is the yield of Lemon Z?
Experienced indoor growers can reach about 500-550 g/m² (1.64-1.80 oz/ft²). Outdoors in the ground or a very large pot, expect around 500-750 g (17.6-26.5 oz) per plant.
What is the best way to grow Lemon Z?
She is ideal for SCROG and training methods like LST and HST thanks to her open, flexible branches. Support the long colas late in bloom with a net, yo-yos or stakes.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.