Strain
Purple Lemonade Review
Looks
Very purple! This is the darkest and most intense colored strain I’ve grown to date! Like seriously I wish more strains were like this. Oh and the colas and nugs were massive too, genuinely surprised me. None of my photo periods got this big (yet ^-^), great looks, very pretty.
Smell
Sweet and mellow, this particular pheno is less citrus/lemon and more sweet berry. As the cure progressed (over 30 days) these buds mellowed out even more and have a hint of earthy tones. I don’t mind the mellow factor, it’s nice to have a strain that doesn’t stink up the whole house when I grab a nug from the jar.
Taste
It Tastes like she smells for the most part. I can taste the citrus which wasn’t present in the smell, like a hidden treat at the end of the draw. Pleasant and full of terps, wish I had more.
Effects
Relaxing and partially heady (light sensation in the prefrontal cortex). It's not a complex high like Orange Sherbet but this is an indica dominant strain so it's not meant to be complex ya. This is a nice end of the day, chill, but functional buzz. I usually hit this girl up when I'm finishing up grow notes on Google Docs or catching up on some shows I like to watch (anime, history, science and bushcraft). I don't notice any anxiety (yet), a plus for me. This high is pleasant and relaxing, muscles seem to release and I feel slightly sedated though not enough to fall asleep.
Duration
Peak is ~20 minutes in and effects are minimal around ~1 hour but still pleasant for another 20 - 30 minutes (this will change per individual).
Overall Satisfaction
Satisfied! Though this girl is good and I enjoy her smoke, she’s not very intense and lacks the duration I seek. So I have to hit my vape every 35 minutes or so to keep the engine going. I give this pheno a 7/10, I had a “green lemonade” but that pheno was musty, earthy and overall unpleasant. Though I don’t want to lower the rating because of one bad apple.
Notes
Mold warning, these buds are big and dense (well the majority of FB strains I tried have large colas). I’d recommend lowering the RH to 35% or 40% max in flower, or you may develop mold. Another thing is the buds can get so heavy you need to support the branches so your plant doesn't tip over.