Genetics: Thai landrace
Appellation: Lemon Thai
Latitude: 18° N
Altitude: 300 m a.s.l. (1,000 ft)
Plant height: 200–300 cm (6.5–10 ft)
Vegetative: 16–18 weeks
Flowering: 16–20 weeks
Aroma: Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) blend of aromatic herbs
Taste: Fragrant lemon
Effects: Energetic, euphoric, motivating, bright, lucid
Yield: Medium–high
Phenotypes: 6 observed
Growing altitude: 1,500 m a.s.l. (5,000 ft)
Characteristics: Airy flowers, resin-covered calyxes, resilient, outstanding growth vigour
Lemon Thai represents a true genetic gem from the Thai mountains. This line preserves the pure and wild essence of the classic Southeast Asian sativas but with a surprising adaptability that allows it to thrive at both low altitudes (100 m a.s.l. / 330 ft) and in mountainous areas above 2,900 m a.s.l. (9,500 ft). Its structure, vigour, and resilience make it an ideal candidate for conservation projects, genetic improvement, or research into the expression of tropical terpenes.
From the first contact, its hypnotic aroma reveals a masterful fusion of intense lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), exotic aromatic herbs, bright citrus notes, and deep floral nuances, evoking the warmth of a freshly prepared oriental infusion. This complex, enveloping aromatic combination stimulates the senses and anticipates the unique experience it offers upon consumption.
On the palate, the sensation is fresh, vibrant, and long-lasting, with a flavour profile dominated by lemon, accompanied by subtle sweet and earthy touches that balance its character. The effect is energetic, euphoric, and highly lucid — ideal for those seeking inspiration, creativity, and focus during long days or activities that require mental clarity and elevated spirits.
During cultivation, this Thai strain demonstrates impressive vegetative vigour, characteristic of pure sativas, with a growth period of 16–18 weeks and a flowering period of 16–20 weeks. Its flowers are long, airy, and covered in a fine, aromatic resin, which concentrates a medium–high THC level and a terpene spectrum of enormous sensorial richness. Although its structure presents a calyx-to-leaf ratio less favourable for modern commercial production, its value lies precisely in its genetic authenticity and the potential of its essential oils, whose distillation could reveal unique compounds with aromatic, therapeutic, and pharmacological applications.
Lemon Thai isn’t a strain for those seeking dense, compact buds — it’s a plant for those who value the history, diversity, and essence of ancient cannabis. Its natural resistance to heat, cold, and tropical humidity positions it as a robust, noble, and deeply inspiring strain, worthy of a prominent place in any serious landrace collection or in breeding programs aimed at preserving Southeast Asia’s cannabis heritage and its fusion of lemony, herbal, and aromatic aromas. A strain that combines genetic authenticity, aromatic potency, and botanical elegance.
