
- Citrus clarity with reliable outdoor performance
Sunset Mac
Sunset Mac is a sativa-dominant hybrid with citrus notes and a clear, uplifting high suited to daytime use.
- Bright citrus aroma
- Balanced uplift and relaxation
- Resilient in temperate gardens
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18-22% |
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0.5-1% |
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MAC x Sunset Sherbert |
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Sativa-dominant hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-10 weeks |
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1.0-1.8 m outdoors |
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Medium-High |
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Citrus, Pine, Earthy |
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Feminized |
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Temperate, short outdoor growing season |
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Uplifting, Relaxed, Creative |
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Indoor / Outdoor |
About Sunset Mac
Sunset Mac is a robust sativa-dominant hybrid that blends MAC and Sunset Sherbert genetics to create a citrus-forward aroma and a balanced cerebral boost. It performs well under controlled indoor conditions and can finish outdoors in milder UK microclimates, offering medium-high yields for growers who manage humidity and timing carefully.
Sunset Mac is a sativa-dominant hybrid that combines an uplifting head high with a gentle body relax. The balance makes it versatile for daytime creativity and evening unwinding.
THC typically sits between 18% and 22%, offering noticeable potency without overwhelming the senses. Occasional batches can test slightly higher under optimal conditions.
CBD is low, usually below 1%, so it is not a high-CBD therapeutic option. Patients seeking significant CBD should consider alternative strains.
This cultivar combines MAC genetics with Sunset Sherbert to produce resilient plants and complex terpenes. The cross emphasises aromatic citrus notes and a balanced high.
Seeds are sold feminised to simplify cultivation and ensure mostly female plants. Growers should still monitor for hermaphrodites under stress and cull if necessary.
Growing Sunset Mac during a short outdoor growing season requires good timing and pest vigilance. The short outdoor growing season means you must plan for earlier light schedules or protective measures.
Indoor flowering usually completes in 8 to 10 weeks under a stable photoperiod. Outdoors, expect harvest around early October in a temperate summer if conditions are favourable.
Yields are medium to high when plants receive training and sufficient nutrients. Proper pruning and support increase bud development without overly stretching plants.
Plants reach a medium to tall stature with a sturdy central cola and lateral branches. Expect 1.0–1.8 m outdoors depending on training and local conditions.
Indoors, Sunset Mac thrives under controlled humidity and light cycles with SCROG or LST to maximise canopy. Outdoors in Fife it benefits from a sheltered, south-facing site to help ripen before autumn rain.
Growing Sunset Mac in Fife requires attention to seasonal limits and protection from prolonged damp. With the short outdoor growing season in Fife, aim to plant early in a warm microclimate or use covers to protect late buds.
The high offers a clear uplift that sharpens focus and conversation. A gentle physical relaxation follows, leaving users calm rather than sedated.
The flavour profile is citrus-led with fresh pine and an earthy undercurrent. Smoke is smooth with a light sweetness on the exhale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Keep humidity between 40% and 50% in flower to reduce mould risk while preserving terpenes.
Use shelters, move pots under cover, and prune to improve air flow around colas to prevent bud rot.
Start a moderate feeding schedule in late vegetative phase and switch to bloom nutrients as flowers develop.
With high humidity cannabis cultivation, prioritise air circulation, maintain lower humidity during late flower, defoliate sparingly, and consider fungicidal sprays approved locally.
Yes, in warmer UK microclimates or with season extension it can finish, but expect variable results in exposed northern sites.
Avoid foliar feeding during bud swell as wet leaves encourage mould; use them sparingly in veg if necessary.
Flush with plain water for 7–14 days depending on medium to reduce residual nutrients in the final cure.
Watch for aphids, spider mites and grey mould; regular inspection and biological controls help keep populations down.
SCROG suits Sunset Mac well to even out the canopy and increase bud density; SOG works if you prefer many small colas.
Look for milky to amber trichomes and a honeyed terpene scent; in outdoor UK grows this typically falls in late September to early October.
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