Clementine Cannabis Strain Review

Clementine may only have won second place in a 2014 Cannabis Cup competition, but it’s become the first choice for many users who like to wake and bake. This delicious sativa-dominant hybrid (70%/30%) is known for two attributes: its delicious citrus flavor, and its uplifting, calming effects.

This strain is a potent stress-buster that leaves people supremely happy and relaxed. It’s able to boost concentration and motivation, without a trace of sedation which can cause problems for many daytime users. THC levels can range from moderate to quite high.

It’s also extremely tasty. The sweet-and-sour flavor is full of orange goodness that’s tempered by the presence of lemon and pine; the Clementine experience is enhanced by the pungent aroma of citrus fruit (along with a little earthiness and spice) that swirls around the smoker.

Effects

Clementine is a fun and enjoyable strain.

The cerebral high comes on quickly, but it doesn’t hit you like a ton of bricks. It’s more of a gradually-increasing sense of calm euphoria. The feeling seamlessly replaces existing stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts with a positive outlook and mental peace. Most users find this bud to be motivating, creative, and extremely happy.

There’s a welcome counterpart to the head high: a calming body buzz that relaxes muscles but doesn’t cause lethargy, couch lock, or sedation. It simply wipes away any nagging aches, pains, or tiredness, allowing smokers to go about their business in a better mood without feeling held down by a heavy body stone.

It’s easy to understand why Clementine is such a popular choice for those who like to smoke first thing in the morning or in the middle of their day. It’s not just the type of weed that won’t interfere with work or at-home tasks; its ability to enhance creative thinking and problem-solving can actually improve performance and boost productivity.

Bottom Line: Clementine is an ideal daytime companion, providing a boost in the mood while increasing motivation and mental energy without a heavy body buzz or body lock.

Positive Effects:

Energy: 4/5
Creative: 5/5
Pain: 3/5
Stress: 5/5
Sleep: 1/5
Mood: 5/5

Side Effects

Clementine’s happy high may lead users to forget the fact that it’s a strong weed.

Its high THC content may cause some people who aren’t used to potent marijuana buds to experience dizziness, an increase in anxiety, or a feeling of paranoia. Those sensations are also possible for smokers who hit the pipe a few times too many, and added anxiety can be a big problem for those who are already struggling with existing chronic anxiety. They should smoke with caution.

The more common side effects of Clementine are dry eyes, dry throat, and the occasional headache that can develop with heavy use.

Negative Effects:

Paranoid: 2/5
Dry Mouth: 4/5
Dry Eyes: 4/5
Lethargy: 1/5
Cough: 3/5

Medical Conditions

Cannabis that produces a strong mood boost is extremely popular among medical marijuana users who suffer from psychological conditions like clinically-diagnosed stress, anxiety, and depression. That makes Clementine a favorite among those patients, and its ability to enhance focus also makes it the choice of many dealing with attention disorders like ADD and ADHD.

Some people experiencing headaches or moderate levels of pain say the euphoric high does help blunt the worst of that pain, although MMJ users with serious conditions are likely to look for a strain with a stronger body stone.

Other patients who have found Clementine to be a valuable treatment include those with chronic fatigue issues, and chemo patients suffering from nausea and poor appetite.

Flavor and Aroma

There’s a good reason — other than its potent cerebral effects — that Clementine is a great wake and bake choice. Its strong, delicious citrus aroma can wake you up in a flash. There’s both lemon and orange in the scent, with undertones of pine, earth, and spice. You can smell a little diesel in there, too, when you break up or grind the flower.

The flavor of Clementine is just as delicious. You’re more likely to taste lemon in the creamy smoke, and then notice the orange flavor in the aftertaste. To be fair, though, some say the aftertaste is more like Pine-Sol than citrus fruit since that’s where the pine and earth are more prominent.

Flavor and Aroma Ratings:

Earthy: 3/5
Citrus: 5/5
Fruity: 3/5
Spice: 2/5
Wood: 3/5

Cannabinoids and Terpenes

Widely-publicized lab testing shows the average THC content of Clementine to be 18%. That’s pretty high. Anecdotal surveys of the bud sold at dispensaries, though, indicate that you’re more likely to find samples with THC levels in the 20-25% range, and other lab tests have confirmed those higher numbers. Levels of CBD and other cannabinoids are quite low in this strain.

The dominant terpene in Clementine is terpinolene, which works hand-in-hand with limonene to provide much of the strain’s aroma and taste. Nine other terps are represented in significant amounts including camphene, sabinene, linalool, and sabinene.

Lineage

Crockett Family Farms, a family-operated breeder in California, created Clementine by crossing Tangie and Lemon Skunk. Just the names of the parent strains tell you that the citrus heritage of Clementine is a strong one, and their sativa-dominant characteristics make the Clementine head high understandable.

The only surprise is that a child strain of Lemon Skunk and Tangie — which has a skunk parent — isn’t particularly skunky as well.

Where to Buy Clementine Seeds

This strain’s seeds are available to vendors directly from Crockett Family Farms, making them easy to find.

Among the online outlets selling feminized Clementine seeds are Pacific Seed Bank, Crop King Seeds, and Dutch Seeds Shop; Seeds Here Now carries standard seeds for this strain, Tiger Autoflower offers an auto-flowering version, and Cloud City Clones sells Clementine clones.

Similar Strains

Tangie is the closest comparison to Clementine, not only because it’s one of the strain’s parents but because its scent, flavor, and effects are almost the same. Others to consider include Jack Herer and Citradelic Sunset.

Clementine Strain Review: FAQ

Q: What type of harvest does Clementine produce?
A: The plants are moderately productive. Expect about 15 ounces per plant when growing outdoors, and a yield of about 12 ounces per square yard from an indoor grow.

Q: How often should I water my Clementine plants?
A: Like most cannabis plants, Clementine like more and more water as they get closer to harvest. A general rule of thumb is once every 4-7 days when seeds are germinating, 3-7 days when they’re seedlings, 2-4 days in the vegetative stage, and 2-3 days in the flowering stage. Always check the moisture of your growing medium, though, to be sure you’re not overwatering.