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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Sunset MAC Strain

Sunset MAC is an indica dominant strain (Big Buns × Sunset Sherbert). ~17% THC; effects: relaxed, focused, creative.

Median THC
17%
Flowering
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
17%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneLinaloolMyrcenePineneOcimeneTerpinolene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainSunset MAC
Descendants (5)

Effects

RelaxedFocusedCreativeUpliftedHappyEnergetic

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

ChestnutCitrusGrapefruitNuttyPineappleDiesel

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Capulatorregular

About Sunset MAC

Sunset MAC is an Indica-leaning hybrid cannabis strain. Folks have described its effects as good for easing pain, relaxing, and getting ready for bed. However, some have also reported feeling clear-headed enough to enjoy family time or a good movie while using the Sunset MAC cannabis strain

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Sunset MAC?
Sunset MAC comes from Big Buns × Sunset Sherbert.
Is Sunset MAC indica or sativa?
Sunset MAC is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Sunset MAC have?
Across breeder releases, Sunset MAC tests around 17% THC.
Is Sunset MAC available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Sunset MAC is offered as: regular.