Super Lemon OG

Super Lemon OG is an indica-leaning hybrid that’s packed with flavor. This strain comes to us from prolific growers DNA Genetics as a cross between Super Lemon Haze and DNA’s own hybrid Captain Krypt OG. Fans praise Super Lemon OG for its relaxing but still mentally vibrant effects. Its THC content has been measured at between 16% and 22%.

Flowers of Super Lemon OG are not especially visually striking and tend to be on the smaller side. Clinging together in pebbly clusters, these flowers have an indica-influenced bud structure, densely clustered and packed together at their core. These leaves are a muted shade of sage green and are covered in curly brown and orange pistils as well as in glassy, sticky trichomes that make them look almost white.

Flowers of Super Lemon OG emit the strong, astringent scent of gasoline. This rich scent is accent by a sour lemony kick. Grinding them up, meanwhile, releases a more hashy, peppery odor, perhaps due to the bud’s OG lineage. When it’s combusted, Super Lemon OG gives off a thick smoke that can cause coughing and watery eyes. On the exhale, this acrid smoke has a skunky citrus flavor.

It’s not long before Super Lemon OG’s high kicks in. At first, smokers can detect a head rush and a slight constriction around the eyes, possibly before they’ve even exhaled this strain’s heavy smoke. Once they get used to these tics, consumers can notice a stimulation of their thinking that causes ideas to jump from one to the next in freely-associated patterns. Additionally, some concepts or even inanimate objects may take on a sudden fascination that they might not otherwise have. This cerebral mindset can be good for getting through complicated, detail-oriented tasks. It can also simply make mundane household chores like laundry a little more tolerable.

Within an hour or so after it’s consumed, Super Lemon OG’s indica side began to emerge, undoing any knots of physical tension and allowing for deep and restorative breathing. Any smoker who may have been up and about might be seized by the desire to stretch out or sit down. At this point in its lifecycle, Super Lemon OG’s high is best suited to lazy, leisurely pursuits like playing cards or gaming. Nevertheless, this bud allows consumers to maintain their mental lucidity, making it a good conversational aid in social situations. As Super Lemon OG’s feelings of sedation take hold in the limbs and core, the strain is capable of pinning its consumers in place. In a properly relaxed set and setting, it can even lull those under its influence to sleep. Because of its gradual descent into mellow sedation, Super Lemon OG is a good option for later in the afternoon or in the evening.

Super Lemon OG can also have medical benefits for both the mind and body. It initial euphoria can temporarily improve the symptoms of mild to moderate stress and depression. The sense of focus that it instills may also help those with attention deficit disorders to concentrate on one task at a time. Physically speaking, Super Lemon OG can provide pain relief, whether it’s due to inflammation, like cramps, or chronic, as in the case of conditions like lupus and arthritis. As noted, Super Lemon OG’s sedative properties can also work against insomnia. Older patients suffering from glaucoma may even find some relief in the strain’s initial tingle around the eyes. Because the cerebral effects that come with its onset can be obsessive and self-directed, Super Lemon OG is not recommended for patients who are prone to panic or paranoia.

Seeds of Super Lemon OG are available for purchase from DNA Genetics. Once obtained, it can be grown indoors or out; successful outdoor cultivation requires a humid, Mediterranean like climate with consistent daytime sunlight. Plants are more indica typical, with a squat, bushy structure that may require occasional pruning. Super Lemon OG is a quick grow and flowers within 7 to 9 weeks when cultivated indoors; it is ready for harvest in mid September when grown outdoors. DNA Genetics estimates a high yield of between 46 to 60 grams (or 1.6 to 2 ounces) at maturity.

Super Lemon OG is a great choice for introspective solo or rowdy social smoking. If you’re toking in public and want to stay discreet, note that this pungent bud’s smoke can carry for quite a distance.