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Pull open a jar of cured Citron flower and the first impression is immediate and unapologetic: fresh lemon peel, grapefruit zest, and a faint peppery snap that lingers at the back of the palate. This balanced hybrid sits in the sativa-leaning range of its 16β19% THC expression, with a terpene profile anchored by limonene β sometimes reaching concentrations that make the citrus character almost electric β rounded out by pinene, myrcene, caryophyllene, and linalool. It's a nose that reads as genuinely bright rather than artificially candy-like, which increasingly sets Citron apart in a market dominated by overly sweet gas crosses.
The lineage traces a path through citrus-dominant genetics with Skunk and Cali-O (California Orange) influences reported most consistently, producing a plant with moderate sativa stretch and strong apical dominance. Topping and low-stress training open the canopy and push lateral bud sites β the structure rewards growers who engage with it. Left untrained, the dominant cola will outpace the lower branches significantly. Flowering runs 8β9 weeks indoors, which aligns with the manifest specs and confirms this isn't a slow-finishing sativa outlier. Expect a 1.7xβ2.2x stretch after the flip, so account for vertical space in tighter setups.
For growers in Boston, MA, the 8β9 week flower time is a practical asset. Massachusetts home cultivation allows up to six plants per adult, and a strain that finishes in under ten weeks keeps your indoor cycle moving efficiently through the long New England winter. Under LED or HID in a sealed tent, Citron's high-limonene expression tends to be amplified by cooler ambient temperatures β keeping your grow space in the 65β72Β°F range during lights-on can sharpen the citrus aromatics noticeably versus running warmer.
Outdoors, the hybrid structure and manageable stretch mean the plants won't tower over an enclosed garden space before the season ends. Harvest timing in early October allows Citron to finish well ahead of the frost window that typically closes New England outdoor grows by mid-month. CBD content stays low at 0.1β0.5%, keeping the effect clearly THC-driven β energetic, social, and mood-forward with the kind of sensory clarity that citrus-terpene strains consistently deliver.
Balanced potency - suitable for most users
How this strain's effects compare to average hybrid strains
Citron stands out from average hybrid strains in 2 of 5 experience categories
Citron is a hybrid cannabis seed in The Seeds Depot catalog, bred from a proprietary citrus-leaning cross. Exact parent strains are kept under wraps by the breeder, but the resulting plant inherits the bright, lemon-and-orange aromatics common to the citrus side of the cannabis family while keeping a balanced hybrid structure.
Visually, Citron finishes with dense, vibrant green buds laced with bright orange pistils and a shimmering trichome layer. Cracking a bud open releases a fresh citrus rind aroma β ripe lemon up front, ripe orange in the back β with a subtle earthy base that anchors the profile and keeps it from reading purely sweet.
The experience is balanced and conversational. Early notes lean cerebral, well-suited to creative work, social settings, or daytime use. The body experience is mellow rather than heavy, and Citron rarely produces the couch-pinning effect of heavier indicas. Listed primary descriptors include euphoric, energetic, and uplifted.
THC tests in the 16β19% range with CBD around 0.1β0.5%. Flowering window is 8β9 weeks indoors. Difficulty is moderate β Citron is a vigorous grower and rewards regular topping or low-stress training to even out the canopy.
**Ordering & shipping.** Citron feminized seeds ship in opaque, vacuum-sealed mylar inside unmarked first-class US packaging. Free US shipping is available on qualifying orders, and every pack is backed by our 90% germination guarantee β failed seeds replaced free with photo proof submitted within 14 days of receipt.
**Storage.** Keep sealed in the original mylar at 40β50Β°F. Sealed viability is 3β5 years; once opened, germinate within 12 months for best results.
**Lineage:** Proprietary citrus-leaning cross (parents undisclosed by breeder)
**Strain type:** Hybrid, balanced indica/sativa
While the exact parents are not publicly documented, Citron's heavy limonene loadout (over 2%) places it in the company of well-known citrus crosses such as Lemon Haze and Super Lemon Haze. Aromatically it leans more toward sweet orange than sharp lemon.
Each Citron seed pack ships with:
- Feminized photoperiod cannabis seeds (or autoflower where noted)
- Vacuum-sealed opaque mylar pouch
- Lot/batch ID card
- Printed germination guide (paper-towel method)
- Tracking number sent on dispatch
Pack sizes available: 5, 10, and 25 seeds. Per-seed cost decreases at higher pack tiers β the largest pack typically runs around 30β35% lower per seed than the smallest.
**Difficulty:** Moderate.
**Indoor:** 70β80Β°F with steady airflow. Vigorous growth β topping at week 3 produces a more even canopy.
**Outdoor:** full sun in well-draining soil; warm-day / cool-night zones preferred.
**Flowering window:** 8β9 weeks indoors.
**Harvest cue:** mostly milky trichomes with 10β20% turning amber.
Citron seeds are guaranteed at a 90% germination rate using the wet paper towel method:
1. Soak seeds in distilled water for 12β18 hours.
2. Place between two damp paper towels on a plate.
3. Cover and store at 70β80Β°F.
4. Most seeds crack within 2β4 days.
If any seed fails to germinate within 14 days under these conditions, send a photo to support and we'll ship a free replacement β no questions asked.
- **Packaging:** Citron seeds ship in opaque vacuum-sealed mylar inside an unmarked first-class US envelope. No exterior branding identifies the contents.
- **Dispatch:** orders placed by 2pm ET ship the same business day, MonβFri.
- **Transit:** typically 3β5 business days within the continental US.
- **Tracking:** every order ships with a tracking number, sent by email at dispatch.
- **Free shipping:** available on orders over the qualifying threshold (see cart for the current offer).
Citron seeds keep best in their original mylar pouch:
- **Temperature:** 40β50Β°F (a standard refrigerator, not the freezer)
- **Humidity:** the sealed mylar maintains the proper level β do not open the pouch until ready to germinate
- **Light:** keep away from direct light
- **Sealed viability:** 3β5 years from date of packaging
- **Once opened:** germinate within 12 months for best results
Common questions answered by our experts
Citron is a Hybrid strain.
Citron tests at 16-19% THC by laboratory analysis of mature flower.
Citron contains 0.1-0.5% CBD.
Citron has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks indoors under standard 12/12 photoperiod.
Citron carries aromatic notes of Citrus, Lemon, Earthy.
Citron is Limonene-dominant, which contributes a bright citrus aroma.
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