The Shining Breeder Cut

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.