How to Grow Clementine
Clementine is a bright, citrus-forward, sativa-dominant feminized strain that crosses Tangie with Lemon Skunk. It is a 70/30 sativa with a medium 18-22% THC, a zesty citrus, lemon and orange flavor, and a happy, relaxed effect with a hungry, munchie-inducing edge. Fast-finishing and easy to grow, it delivers a fresh, fruity, energizing smoke.
As a feminized strain, Clementine produces only female, flower-bearing plants, so you can skip sexing and remove the guesswork of sorting out males. Every seed goes toward productive, bud-growing plants from the start. You grow it under long days through its vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s final size and its timing.
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Clementine
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THC | 18% - 22% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 30% Indica / 70% Sativa |
Afghan Kush
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THC | 16% - 21% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 90% Indica / 10% Sativa |
Zesty, energizing and beginner-friendly, Clementine is a rewarding strain to grow. You can see the full genetics and buy Clementine seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Medium (18-22%) |
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| Lineage | Tangie x Lemon Skunk |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 70% Sativa / 30% Indica |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 0.98-1.31 oz/ft² (300-400 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 14.11-21.16 oz/plant (400-600 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Citrus, Lemon, Orange |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Hungry |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Strain
Clementine is a photoperiod feminized strain, which means it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than its age. You keep it under long days, usually 18 hours of light, for as long as you want it to grow and build structure, then switch to 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness (12/12) to tell the plant to start flowering. Because every seed grows into a female, there are no males to find and remove, so your whole crop goes toward buds.
That control over timing matters even more with a sativa-leaning plant like Clementine, which stretches hard once it flips. Many growers flip to 12/12 a little earlier to keep the final height in check, since the plant can nearly double after the switch. During the vegetative stage it responds well to topping and gentle training to spread the canopy, which tames its tall, 1.5 m sativa frame and keeps the many flowering tops at an even height.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Clementine favors a warm, tropical climate and thrives both indoors and outdoors where it gets plenty of light and warmth. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it finishes around October, so it suits regions with a long, sunny season. At a medium-to-tall 1.5 m, with the stretch typical of a sativa, it is best given headroom in a tent or open space outside.
Its yield is solid and reliable: around 300-400 g/m² indoors in an optimized setup and a generous 400-600 g per plant outdoors with room to grow. As an energetic, uplifting sativa with Lemon Skunk in its roots, it carries a genuine skunk heritage and sits comfortably among our skunk strains. That lineage is also where its vivid citrus character comes from.
That bright profile comes straight from its parents: Tangie lends the sweet, tangy orange zest while Lemon Skunk brings a sharp lemon punch and classic skunk backbone. Keep temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C) and humidity sensible through flowering, easing it down as the buds fill out, and give its airy sativa colas steady airflow so they ripen clean.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Clementine is a vigorous, fast-growing plant, so feed it steadily but do not overdo the nitrogen, which sativas can be sensitive to. Start light while it is young, build through the vegetative stage, shift toward phosphorus and potassium once it flips into flower, then flush at the end so the zesty citrus notes come through clean. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.5-0.7 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative | 1.0-1.4 | Build nitrogen gently as the plant stretches |
| Early flower | 1.3-1.6 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.5-1.8 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip it to 12/12, Clementine finishes in a fairly quick 8 to 10 weeks, fast for a sativa-dominant strain. It builds long, resin-flecked, spear-shaped colas that fill out well for their type, developing a loud citrus, lemon and orange aroma as it ripens. Because it leans sativa, expect airier flowers than an indica, but the resin and fragrance more than make up for it.
Yields are solid at around 300-400 g/m² indoors and 400-600 g per plant outdoors where it has room to stretch. Keep the tall colas supported and the canopy even so light reaches every flowering top, feed it steadily through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest zesty citrus flavor and the most rounded effect.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry preserves the volatile citrus terpenes that make Clementine so aromatic, and because airy sativa buds dry quickly, watch them closely so they do not over-dry and lose that bright lemon-orange punch.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what locks in the zesty citrus notes and smooths the smoke, turning a freshly dried harvest into the fresh, fruity, tangy result Clementine is known for.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Clementine is a fragrant, resinous plant, so its trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That citrus-heavy aroma and sticky resin make the trim genuinely valuable, turning offcuts into a bright, flavorful concentrate run rather than waste, carrying that vivid lemon-orange character into your extracts.
Flavor and Terpenes
Clementine lives up to its name with a vivid citrus, lemon and orange flavor, one of the zestiest, most refreshing tastes in the catalog. It is a sweet, tangy, fruity smoke with a juicy orange top note and a sharp lemon lift from its Tangie and Lemon Skunk parents, and a good cure keeps that citrus bright in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile frames that freshness. Myrcene forms an earthy, slightly fruity base, while terpinolene adds a fresh, complex, almost piney brightness that lifts the citrus. Alpha-pinene brings a crisp, pine-sharp note that sharpens the whole profile. Together these three terpenes keep Clementine clean, zesty and energizing rather than heavy.
Effects and Best Use
With its medium 18-22% THC and 70/30 sativa-leaning make-up, Clementine delivers a bright, energetic experience. It is reported as happy, relaxed and hungry, pairing an uplifting, sociable head with a comfortable body and a munchie-inducing edge that often makes a good meal especially tempting. The sativa character makes it a natural fit for daytime and social use.
That happy, energizing, lightly relaxed profile makes it a rewarding strain for creative afternoons or hanging out with friends, alongside its zesty citrus flavor. The combination of a fast finish for a sativa, reliable yields and a loud, refreshing lemon-orange taste is exactly why Clementine stands out among feminized strains.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Clementine is forgiving and beginner-friendly, but its sativa stretch is the thing to plan for. It can nearly double in height after the flip, so flip to 12/12 earlier than you would an indica, and keep some headroom in your tent. Top it and train it during the vegetative stage, while it still has time to recover, to spread the canopy and even out the many flowering tops.
Because its flowers are airier than an indica’s, good light penetration and steady airflow matter: keep the canopy open so light reaches the lower buds, and move air through the plant to help the long colas firm up. Go a little easy on the nitrogen, since sativas can show burn, and support the taller branches as the colas get heavy toward the end.
As a pro tip, protect what makes Clementine special, its loud citrus. Those terpenes are volatile, so avoid excessive heat late in flower, dry it slowly and cool, and give it a full three to four week cure with a proper plain-water flush beforehand. Save the fragrant trim for concentrates, and harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber for a fresh, zesty, energizing result.
FAQ
Is Clementine a feminized strain?
Yes. Clementine is a photoperiod feminized strain, so every seed grows into a female, flower-bearing plant and you never have to sex or remove males. You grow it under long days through the vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s size and when it finishes.
How long does Clementine take to flower?
Clementine finishes in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle, which is fast for a sativa-dominant strain. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is typically ready to harvest around October. That quick turnaround, unusual for a sativa, is one of the reasons it is such a rewarding plant to grow.
How much THC does Clementine have?
Clementine is a moderately potent strain, testing from about 18% up to 22% THC depending on the phenotype and how it is grown. Combined with its 70/30 sativa-leaning genetics, the result is a happy, energizing, lightly relaxed effect with a hungry edge. The medium potency makes it approachable and easy to enjoy through the day.
Does Clementine grow tall?
Yes, it leans tall. As a sativa-dominant plant Clementine stretches hard after the flip and can nearly double in height, reaching around 1.5 m or more. Flip it to 12/12 a little earlier to control the final size, keep headroom in your tent, and top or train it during veg to spread the canopy and even out the tops.
What does Clementine taste like?
It has a vivid citrus, lemon and orange flavor, one of the zestiest in the catalog. A juicy orange top note and a sharp lemon lift come from its Tangie and Lemon Skunk parents. Myrcene adds an earthy base, terpinolene a fresh brightness and alpha-pinene a crisp pine edge. A proper cure keeps that citrus loud on the inhale.
How much does Clementine yield?
Clementine gives reliable, solid yields: around 300-400 g/m² indoors in an optimized setup and a generous 400-600 g per plant outdoors with room to stretch. Give it headroom, good light penetration and an even canopy to get the most from its long, resin-flecked, citrus-scented colas across its quick 8 to 10 week flowering.
