Lemon #77
A marketed hybrid with no documented breeder or verified lineage.
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Lemon #77 shows up on dispensary menus as a citrus hybrid, but there's no breeder of record, no seed bank origin, and no lab or genetic documentation backing it. That doesn't mean the flower you buy is bad — it just means the name is a label, not a guarantee. Read the COA, know your source, and don't expect a number in the name to predict how it'll hit you.
What we could verify
Lemon #77 appears on dispensary menus and seed reseller pages as a citrus-themed hybrid, usually described as clear-headed or energetic. No widely cited breeder release, peer-reviewed chemotype profile, or government registry entry exists for it No data. Unlike well-documented cultivars such as Cannatonic or Sour Diesel, there is no published seed lineage, pheno-hunt record, or clone provenance tied to this name.
Searches of major strain databases, seed banks, and academic literature yield no standardized entry. This does not mean Lemon #77 flower is low-quality or fake — only that the name is unregistered and unverified as a genetic line.
Why the name alone is not evidence
The pattern 'flavor word + number' is common in modern cannabis marketing and does not indicate a stable genotype No data. Multiple unrelated cuts can share the same brandable name; nothing enforces authentication against an original mother plant or breeder. The 'lemon' branding typically implies limonene dominance, and while limonene is a real cannabis terpene associated with citrus aroma [1], aroma perception is not a reliable predictor of terpene composition. Analysis of commercial 'lemon' strains shows a mix of dominant terpenes: some test limonene-forward, others are terpinolene- or myrcene-dominant Weak / limited[2]. Without a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), you have no way to know which profile you are buying.
What to check when buying
If you encounter Lemon #77 at a licensed retailer:
- Ask for a recent COA from the batch you are considering. A good lab report will show cannabinoid and terpene percentages, not a strain name. If the dispensary cannot provide it, that is a red flag.
- Know the source. Does the dispensary, grower, or seed company have a verifiable track record? A breeder with a published mother-plant record or a licensed cultivator with consistent batch documentation is more trustworthy than a reseller with no history.
- Verify reported lineage. If a seller claims specific parents (e.g., 'Lemon OG × Skunk #1'), ask where that information comes from. Breeder notes, seed releases, or clone registries are acceptable sources. A menu description alone is not.
- Don't rely on strain names for effects. The popular claim that 'sativa' strains are energizing and 'indica' strains are sedating is folklore, not science Disputed[2]. High-THC cannabis effects depend on individual factors (tolerance, dosing, set and setting) and perhaps cannabinoid and terpene profiles, but strain branding is not a reliable predictor Weak / limited[2].
Similar documented strains
If you are interested in lemon-flavored or citrus-forward hybrids with more documented origins, consider:
- Lemon Haze — a well-known cross with more established breeder history.
- Lemon #5, Lemon #45, Lemon #14, and Lemon #15 — other numbered 'lemon' strains (though similarly undocumented).
- Lemon Cherry Gelato — a commercial hybrid with wider cultivation records.
These offer more verifiable seed or clone sourcing, though the same principle applies: always check the COA and breeder details.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lemon #77 an indica or sativa?
Unknown. The indica/sativa distinction is based on plant morphology (leaf shape, height) and does not reliably predict effects Disputed[2]. Treat any confident claim as marketing, not science.
What is the THC level?
Not documented. Individual batches sold under the name vary. Always read the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for your batch.
How long does it take to flower?
Not standardized. Growers report 8–10 weeks informally, but without a canonical genotype, flowering time can vary between different cuts carrying the name.
Who bred Lemon #77?
No breeder of record has been found. If a seller claims one, ask for verifiable documentation (seed release, pheno-hunt notes, or clone registry entry).
How to report verified information
If you have a breeder record, official seed release, lab report batch history, or company documentation for Lemon #77, Weedpedia welcomes the evidence. Please flag this article and provide the source link. Updates depend on publicly verifiable, primary sources — not anecdote or reseller claims.
Sources
- Peer-reviewed Booth JK, Bohlmann J. Terpenes in Cannabis sativa – From plant genome to humans. Plant Science, 2019;284:67-72.
- Peer-reviewed Smith CJ, Vergara D, Keegan B, Jikomes N. The phytochemical diversity of commercial Cannabis in the United States. PLOS ONE, 2022;17(5):e0267498.
- Peer-reviewed Russo EB. Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects. British Journal of Pharmacology, 2011;163(7):1344-1364.
- Government National Institute on Drug Abuse. Cannabis (Marijuana) Research Report: What are marijuana's effects?
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