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No. 6717Indica

Lemon Dough

Gelato × Lemon Tree × Super Lemon Haze × Dosidos

Lemon Dough is a contemporary indica-dominant hybrid known for its dessert-like qualities, combining a bright lemon aroma with a warm, bakery-inspired undertone. It is often found in craft cultivation settings and appeals to consumers seeking sweet, pastry-inspired profiles.

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Appearance

Lemon Dough typically presents medium-dense, conical buds with tightly packed calyxes and a generous coating of trichomes. The buds are often a mix of lime to forest green, sometimes with streaks of lavender, particularly if cooler temperatures influence the Gelato lineage. Bright orange pistils are common, maturing to rustier hues, and the buds may have a frosted, powdered-sugar appearance that enhances their dessert aesthetic. The structure is generally dense, requiring good airflow to prevent mold.

Aroma & Flavor

The aroma of Lemon Dough is characterized by a prominent candied citrus note, reminiscent of lemon zest or limoncello. Underlying this are warm, sweet scents like vanilla and toasted sugar, evoking fresh dough or shortbread cookies. Secondary aromas can include subtle florals or white pepper. The flavor follows suit, with initial notes of candied lemon peel giving way to a creamy, sugar-cookie finish on the exhale. Some phenotypes may offer a vanilla frosting or lightly peppery taste.

Effects

Lemon Dough is generally described as providing a balanced hybrid experience, often leaning towards calming effects while still offering a creative and energetic streak. Consumers may experience a sense of physical euphoria and a mentally calm state. Depending on the specific phenotype and dosage, effects can range from uplifting and creative to more reposeful and soothing.

Terpenes & Cannabinoids

The terpene profile of Lemon Dough is expected to include limonene, contributing to its lemon-citrus notes, and beta-caryophyllene or linalool, which may add to the sweet, spicy, or floral undertones. THC levels typically range from 20-26%, with CBD content below 1%. The combination of these compounds contributes to its distinct aroma, flavor, and effects.

Origins & Lineage

Lemon Dough is a modern hybrid, with its exact breeder not always consistently documented. It is often described as a dessert-leaning cultivar with a lineage that likely combines lemon-forward genetics, such as Lemon Tree or Super Lemon Haze, with strains from the Gelato or Dosidos x Gelato family, known for their creamy sweetness and calming effects. This breeding approach aims for hybrid vigor and resin production.

Growing

Growers can expect robust plants with good resin output, characteristic of its dessert hybrid lineage. The buds tend to be medium-dense and trichome-rich, requiring attention to humidity and airflow, especially in the late stages of flowering, to mitigate the risk of mold. The strain is often cultivated by craft growers, and its appearance and sensory profile align with current market preferences for sweet, potent hybrids.

Frequently asked questions

What is the THC content of Lemon Dough?
Lemon Dough typically has a THC content ranging from 20% to 26%.
What are the dominant flavors and aromas of Lemon Dough?
Lemon Dough is known for its dominant candied lemon and dough-like aromas and flavors, often with creamy, sweet, and citrus notes.
What kind of effects does Lemon Dough provide?
Lemon Dough is often described as providing a balanced experience, with effects that can be calming, creative, and energetic, promoting physical euphoria and mental calm.
What is the origin of Lemon Dough?
Lemon Dough is a contemporary hybrid, and while its exact breeder is not always specified, it is believed to be a cross involving lemon-forward strains and dessert-type genetics like Gelato.