The Shining Strain – Copycat Genetics

Description

THE SHINING 

(Cherry Inferno x Magic Cherry)

Blood-red cherry fuel × haunting sweetness × slow-building madness.

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STRAIN OVERVIEW

The Shining is a dark, cinematic cherry-dominant cultivar built from Cherry Inferno and Magic Cherry, delivering an eerie, unforgettable terp profile that feels rich, ominous, and luxurious all at once. The aroma opens with deep black cherry syrup and candied maraschino, quickly melting into warm fuel, subtle spice, and a faint metallic edge that gives the nose a haunting depth. It smells sweet—but something feels off in the best way.

On the plant, The Shining produces dense, resin-drenched buds that frequently express deep red, wine, and purple hues, especially late in flower. Trichomes coat everything, giving the flowers a glowing, blood-diamond look. Effects creep in slowly: a clear but unsettling cerebral focus, followed by a heavy, immersive body calm that grows stronger the longer you sit with it. This cultivar was bred to feel beautiful, intense, and unforgettable.

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TERPENE PROFILE

Primary Terpenes

• Limonene – cherry brightness, syrupy lift
• Linalool – sweet floral calm, smoothness
• β-Caryophyllene – warm fuel spice, depth
• Myrcene – body weight, resin heaviness
• Farnesene – candied cherry sweetness

Flavor Notes

🍒 Black cherry syrup

🍬 Candied maraschino

⛽ Warm fuel

🌸 Sweet floral haze

🔥 Lingering dark finish

Aroma Strength:

10.5/10 — “Sweet, rich, and unsettling.”

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EFFECTS PROFILE

Experience

• Slow cerebral onset
• Focused, immersive headspace
• Heavy, creeping body relaxation
• Long-lasting potency

Best For

✔ Evening use

✔ Creative immersion

✔ Movie nights

✔ Stress relief

✔ Cherry terp lovers

This strain doesn’t rush you — it surrounds you.

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PLANT MORPHOLOGY

Structure

• Medium height
• Strong lateral branching
• Tight internodes
• Dense bud stacking
• Extremely resinous surfaces

Flower Traits

• Deep red, wine, and purple tones
• Heavy frost coverage
• Loud cherry aroma by week 4
• Sticky, greasy texture

Stretch:

1.4–1.8x

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GROW TIPS FOR THE SHINING

1. Moderate feeding for color & flavor

• Veg: 1.2–1.4 EC
• Flower: 1.7–2.0 EC

2. Strong light enhances resin & color

Thrives at 900–1050 PPFD in flower.

3. Light defoliation only

Too much stripping reduces cherry depth.

4. Cool nights unlock red hues

Drop to 65–68°F lights off after week 6.

5. Ideal Harvest Window

Day 56

Earlier = brighter cherry

Later = darker syrup & fuel

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HASHMAKER NOTES

The Shining produces elite cherry-forward rosin:

• Medium–large resin heads
• Excellent terp retention
• Dark, glossy color

Fresh frozen return: 4–5%

Texture: jammy, glossy batter with cherry fuel nose

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BAG APPEAL

• Blood-red and purple buds
• Thick trichome armor
• Loud cherry perfume
• Exotic, cinematic look

This strain demands attention in the jar.

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CONSUMER NOTES

The Shining is for smokers who want:

🔥 Deep cherry terps

🔥 Sweet-to-dark flavor transition

🔥 Heavy but controlled effects

🔥 Visual drama

🔥 A strain with mood

If it feels like a slow descent — that’s the point.