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No. 7746Hybrid

Wedding Sunset CBD

Wedding Cake × Sunset Sherbet

Wedding Sunset CBD is a hybrid cultivar that blends the sweet, confectionary notes of Wedding Cake with the fruity, sherbet-like qualities of Sunset Sherbet. It is bred to offer a gentler psychoactive experience, making it suitable for daytime use and wellness applications while preserving the appealing aromas and flavors of its dessert-inspired lineage.

EffectsCalm Focused
May help withAnxiety
AromaBerryCandyCitrusCreamEarthFloralHerbalLavender

Appearance

This cultivar typically presents a compact to medium-sized plant structure with robust side branching and moderately spaced nodes. Its leaves are broad and dark green during the vegetative stage. During flowering, the calyxes form dense structures, often with a high bract-to-leaf ratio. Some phenotypes may exhibit sunset-like color gradients, particularly lavender hues, in the late flowering stage, especially under cooler night temperatures, alongside pink-orange pistils that mature to a copper color.

Wedding Sunset CBD produces generous resin coverage with trichomes that have milky heads and sturdy stalks. The densest trichome production is usually found on the upper portions of the colas. Properly dried and cured buds have a firm texture with a slightly tacky feel.

Aroma & Flavor

The aroma of Wedding Sunset CBD is characterized by prominent candy-like citrus notes, followed by hints of creamy vanilla and subtle berry syrup. A floral, lavender-like undertone is also present, often corresponding with linalool. Upon grinding, the aroma intensifies, revealing zesty limonene and sometimes hints of orange rind from terpinolene, alongside an herbal sweetness. The flavor profile mirrors the aroma, offering sugar-glazed citrus, like tangerine, with a gentle berry backing on the inhale. The exhale reveals creamy frosting, light graham cracker notes, and a touch of white pepper.

In vaporizers, the sherbet-like citrus and floral top notes are prominent. Combustion can introduce subtle caramelization, deepening the cookie-dough notes inherited from Wedding Cake. The palate experience evolves from bright and zesty to round and creamy, with some users detecting lavender-basil nuances. Properly cured flowers provide a smooth mouthfeel with a light, dessert-like coating on the tongue.

Effects

Wedding Sunset CBD is designed to provide a clear-headed experience with a moderated psychoactive effect, making it suitable for daytime use. It is associated with promoting a sense of calm and focus, offering a gentler alternative for those who appreciate the ritual and aroma of a hybrid strain without intense intoxication. The CBD-dominant chemotype helps to temper the THC-induced intensity, contributing to a more balanced subjective effect.

Terpenes & Cannabinoids

Wedding Sunset CBD is available in different chemotype classes. Type II phenotypes typically exhibit a near-parity ratio of CBD to THC, averaging between 5-12% CBD and 5-10% THC. Type III phenotypes are more CBD-dominant, commonly showing 8-18% CBD with delta-9 THC levels below 1%, often accompanied by very low THCA to meet compliance standards. The terpene profile includes Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool, Terpinolene, and Bisabolol.

Growing

This cultivar is characterized by a compact to medium plant frame with strong lateral branching and a moderately tight internode structure. It features broad, emerald-green leaves that darken with increased nitrogen. During the bloom phase, calyxes develop into dense spears and golf ball shapes, often with a high bract-to-leaf ratio that aids in trimming. The plant architecture is robust and accepts training well. Late flowering may reveal sunset-like color gradients, especially under cooler temperatures, with lavender tips and pink-orange pistils.

Origins & Lineage

Wedding Sunset CBD is a hybrid strain derived from a cross between Wedding Cake and Sunset Sherbet. The lineage is specifically bred to incorporate a CBD-dominant chemotype, achieved either through phenotype selection of naturally CBD-rich plants or by crossing with a known CBD-rich donor strain. This breeding strategy aims to preserve the desirable dessert-like flavor and aroma characteristics of its parent strains while moderating the psychoactive intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the THC and CBD content of Wedding Sunset CBD?
Wedding Sunset CBD typically falls into two chemotype classes: Type II, with roughly balanced CBD and THC (5-12% CBD, 5-10% THC), and Type III, which is CBD-dominant (8-18% CBD, <1% THC).
What are the primary aromas and flavors of Wedding Sunset CBD?
The strain is known for its dessert-like profile, featuring prominent candy-citrus notes, creamy vanilla, and subtle berry undertones. A floral, lavender-like scent is also present.
What effects can be expected from Wedding Sunset CBD?
Wedding Sunset CBD is associated with promoting a sense of calm and focus, offering a clear-headed experience with moderated psychoactive effects, making it suitable for daytime use.
What is the genetic lineage of Wedding Sunset CBD?
Wedding Sunset CBD is a hybrid strain resulting from the crossbreeding of Wedding Cake and Sunset Sherbet, with a specific focus on developing a CBD-rich chemotype.