How to Grow Lemon Amnesia
Lemon Amnesia, sold on our site as Amnesia Lemon, is a zesty, sativa-leaning feminized strain that crosses Skunk #1 with Amnesia Haze. It carries a smooth 18–21% THC, a bright lemon-citrus flavour and a high yield from a compact 1 m plant, finishing in 8–10 weeks, which makes it a great fit for small spaces.
The Skunk #1 side gives it vigour, resin and a reliable grow, while the Amnesia Haze side brings the lemony sparkle and uplifting character. At 60% sativa it leans energetic and clear, yet stays unusually short for a haze cross, which is a big part of its appeal.
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Amnesia Lemon
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THC | 18% - 21% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Amnesia Kush
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THC | 15% - 20% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 30% Indica / 70% Sativa |
Because it is feminized, compact and forgiving, Lemon Amnesia sits among our beginner-friendly strains. You can see the full genetics and buy Amnesia Lemon seeds on the strain page.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 18–21% (medium) |
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| Lineage | Skunk #1 x Amnesia Haze |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Harvest | October (outdoors) |
| Height | 3.28 ft / 1 m |
| Yield | High |
| Yield indoor | 1.15–1.64 oz/ft² (350–500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 2.12–3.53 oz/plant (60–100 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Citrus, Fruity, Sweet |
| Effects | Creative, Euphoric, Relaxed |
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Climate and Where to Grow It
Lemon Amnesia is suited to a temperate climate with warm, mild days and a season long enough for its 8–10 week bloom. Grown outdoors it finishes around October, so pick a region that stays warm and dry into autumn to let the buds ripen without the damp setting in.
Its sativa genetics keep the structure fairly open, which helps airflow, but the resin-coated buds still benefit from moderate humidity and steady ventilation through flowering. The real advantage here is size: at just 1 m it is one of the more compact haze crosses around, so it fits tidily into a small tent or a discreet outdoor spot.
Indoors it is happy at daytime temperatures around 68–80°F (20–27°C). Because it stays short, it is easy to keep an even canopy under a single light, which is part of why it earns that high yield from such a small plant.
Growing Basics
As a feminized photoperiod strain, Lemon Amnesia gives you virtually all female plants, so there is no need to sex seedlings or remove males. That makes it simpler to run than regular seeds and a sensible choice for newer growers.
Run a vegetative stage under long days, usually 18 hours of light, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger flowering. It does not stretch as hard as a tall haze, but a little topping and low-stress training early on still helps this feminized plant spread an even canopy and make the most of its compact frame.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Feed to the stage rather than the calendar, starting low and building up as the plant asks for more. The EC values below climb from a gentle seedling feed to a stronger bloom feed, then drop back for the flush.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 | Very light feed, focus on healthy root growth |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8–1.2 | Raise nitrogen gently under 18-hour days |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 | After the 12/12 flip, shift toward P and K |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the colas fatten |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 | Plain water for the final 1–2 weeks |
Flowering Time and Harvest
After the flip to 12/12, Lemon Amnesia flowers in 8–10 weeks. Despite its small 1 m stature it is a genuinely high-yielding plant, returning 1.15–1.64 oz/ft² (350–500 g/m²) indoors, which is an excellent result for the footprint it takes up.
The sativa lean builds frosty, resinous flowers with a strong lemon aroma as they ripen. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest expression, and give the plant a 1–2 week plain-water flush beforehand to clean up the final flavour. Outdoors each plant brings in around 2.12–3.53 oz (60–100 g).
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 protects both the resin and the sharp lemon aroma that gives this strain its name.
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 sharpens the citrus top notes, brings out the sweet, fruity depth and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this lemony Amnesia cross deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Lemon Amnesia is a frosty, resin-coated plant, so the trim is great for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a bonus run of concentrate from material most growers throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Lemon Amnesia tastes of bright lemon-citrus over a sweet, fruity base, the zesty profile that made this Skunk x Haze cross so popular. The lemon is the headline note, lifted and rounded by a soft sweetness rather than any sharpness.
Of its many terpenes, six lead the character: geraniol (the sweet, lemony, floral note at the heart of it), terpinolene (fresh, fruity and citrusy), myrcene (an earthy, herbal base), caryophyllene (peppery, spicy warmth), pinene (a clean, resinous pine edge) and linalool (soft floral). Behind them sit borneol and humulene, rounding out the sweet, lemon-citrus profile without any need for added flavouring.
Effects and Best Use
Lemon Amnesia reflects its sativa-dominant genetics, with reported effects that are creative, euphoric and relaxed. It is an upbeat, uplifting character with a gentle easing edge, which suits daytime use, creative work and sociable moments rather than straight downtime.
With its medium 18–21% THC it stays approachable rather than overpowering, so it is easy to enjoy without tipping into too much. Combined with its zesty lemon flavour and compact, high-yielding grow, it makes a well-rounded all-rounder that is as rewarding to grow as it is to smoke.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Lemon Amnesia is an easy, compact grow, but it is a haze cross with some stretch and a loud aroma, so plan a little around both.
- Manage the stretch: even though it stays short at around 1 m, its Amnesia Haze side still reaches up after the flip, so train the tops to keep the canopy even.
- Plan for the smell: its lemon-citrus and skunky aroma gets loud in flower, so run a carbon filter if you need to keep the grow discreet.
- Light the lower buds: as a 60% sativa it grows a fairly open structure, so spread the branches so the lower buds get enough light to fill out.
Expert tip: the bright lemon-citrus over sweet fruit is its signature and fades with heat. Dry slowly in a cool, dark space and cure in jars so that fresh, zesty character holds up after harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lemon Amnesia the same as Amnesia Lemon?
Yes. The strain is sold on our site as Amnesia Lemon and is also widely searched as Lemon Amnesia. It is a feminized cross of Skunk #1 and Amnesia Haze, so whichever name you use you are looking at the same compact, lemon-scented, sativa-leaning plant with the same traits.
Is Lemon Amnesia indica or sativa?
It is sativa-dominant, at 60% sativa and 40% indica, so the effect is bright and uplifting, though the plant itself stays short. That haze side still brings some stretch after the flip, so a little training keeps the canopy even and the lower buds well lit as it flowers.
How tall does Lemon Amnesia get?
It stays compact at around 1 m, which is short for a haze cross and makes it a great choice for small tents and discreet outdoor grows. It still stretches a little after the flip, so leave a bit of headroom and train the tops if you want an even, level canopy.
How long does Lemon Amnesia take to flower?
About 8 to 10 weeks after the flip to 12/12. Grown outdoors in a temperate climate it finishes around October. Its buds benefit from airflow through that window, so keep a fan moving air across the canopy and check trichomes toward the end to catch your preferred ripeness.
What does Lemon Amnesia taste like?
Expect bright lemon-citrus over a sweet, fruity base, driven by its geraniol, terpinolene, myrcene and caryophyllene terpenes. Those citrus notes fade with heat, so dry slowly in a cool, dark space and cure in jars to keep that fresh, zesty character in the finished flower after harvest.
How much does Lemon Amnesia yield?
It is a high producer for its size: 1.15 to 1.64 oz/ft² (350 to 500 g/m²) indoors, and around 2.12 to 3.53 oz (60 to 100 g) per plant outdoors. Good light and a little training to even the canopy help this compact plant make the most of its short frame.
