Lemon Haze: the story of a cult cannabis strain

The exact origins of a cannabis strain are rarely documented with the rigour of an official register: crosses circulated between growers, often without formal traceability. The most commonly reported genealogy makes Lemon Haze a descendant of Lemon Skunk, itself derived from Skunk selections, crossed with a Haze lineage originating in Central America and introduced to Europe via Amsterdam in the 1980s. This dual origin, the acidity of Skunk and the sativa structure of Haze, explains the strain's highly distinctive profile.

Limonene, a terpene also present in citrus zest, dominates the Lemon Haze profile and gives it its immediately recognisable smell. This terpene is not unique to the strain: it is found in many citrus-dominant cultivars, where it contributes to what growers call the "entourage effect", the interaction between cannabinoids and terpenes that shapes a product's overall aromatic experience.

In the coffee shops of Amsterdam and later in Californian cannabis culture, Lemon Haze established itself as a sativa benchmark, valued for its tall plant structure and generous resin production. Its success inspired numerous variants bearing its name (Super Lemon Haze, Lemon Haze CBD), proof that a striking aromatic profile remains, even today, a powerful selling point in the world of hemp.

Yes. Since the Conseil d'État ruling of 29 December 2022, hemp flowers containing ≤ 0.30% THC in the finished product may be marketed in France. Several producers have selected hemp genetics that reproduce the terpene profile of the historic Lemon Haze, without the THC content of the original strain. These CBD flowers, sold with a certificate of analysis (CoA), make it possible to rediscover the citrus aromatics within a legal framework.

Does Lemon Haze CBD contain THC?

A Lemon Haze CBD flower compliant with French law contains a maximum of 0.30% THC, a threshold that does not produce a psychoactive effect comparable to the original high-THC strain.

Why does Lemon Haze smell of lemon?

This smell comes from limonene, a terpene naturally present in certain cannabis and hemp strains, as well as in citrus zest.

Can you legally buy Lemon Haze in France?

Only the CBD version, compliant with the 0.30% THC threshold and accompanied by an independent certificate of analysis, may be legally sold in French shops.

What is Super Lemon Haze?

It is a variant developed from Lemon Haze, crossed with a Super Silver Haze, which won several awards at international cannabis competitions in the early 2010s.