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Rainmaker

Rainmaker is a hybrid strain with the lineage Mandarin Sunset × Citral Skunk. Typical aromas include earthy, citrusy and cheesy notes. The effects are generally described as relaxing, uplifting and focused. The flowering time is currently listed as 9-10 weeks.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • earthy
  • citrusy
  • cheesy
  • sweet
  • skunky
  • orangey

Effects

  • relaxing
  • uplifting
  • focused

Terpenes

  • Myrcene
  • Limonene
  • Caryophyllene
  • Farnesene
  • Linalool
  • Humulene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC up to 28 %
CBD up to 1 %

The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Rainmaker is at the beginning. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 2nd generation.

Editorial profile

Rainmaker in detail

Origin & classification

Rainmaker is a hybrid strain from Mandarin Sunset × Citral Skunk. Ethos Genetics is named as the breeder of this strain. With up to 28 % THC, Rainmaker is clearly in the very strong range. CBD plays more of a secondary role at up to 1 %.

Aroma & flavour

Rainmaker’s aroma is primarily earthy, citrusy, cheesy and sweet. Myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene fit this impression well and give the profile additional depth. The combination of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.

Terpene profile

Rainmaker’s effects are generally described as relaxing, uplifting and focused. This is precisely what often makes the strain interesting, as it does not lean in just one direction but appeals to both mind and body.

Effect tendency

The flowering time is given as around 63 days. The frequently mentioned resin production is also clearly among the characteristics that define this strain.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Rainmaker is therefore particularly suited to people who want to experience aroma and effects together in as balanced a way as possible. Those who appreciate classic, direct strain profiles that are not overly polished may find this direction more appealing than purely trend-driven strains.

Further classification

Rainmaker is genetically derived from the combination of Mandarin Sunset x Citral Skunk. Aromatically, it develops in a sweet, fruity direction: earthy, citrusy, cheesy, sweet and skunky. Rainmaker’s THC profile reaches up to 28 % and is therefore clearly potent. At up to 1 % CBD, this value remains clearly in the background for Rainmaker. Between relaxing, uplifting and focused, the effects appear balanced, with both active and calmer aspects. For Rainmaker, the aroma is not merely an addition but a central part of the strain’s identity. Myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene suggest a combination of a soft base, spicy depth and a fresher top note. This balance is precisely what makes Rainmaker interesting: the strain reads as neither purely heavy nor exclusively energising. Skunk-related lines give Rainmaker a more direct, spicier and more old-school character. With Rainmaker, the THC value itself becomes a defining part of the strain description. The flowering time is recorded as approximately 63 days.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Rainmaker

What type of strain is Rainmaker?

We list Rainmaker as a hybrid strain with the parent lineage Mandarin Sunset × Citral Skunk.

What genetics are behind Rainmaker?

Rainmaker’s parent lineage is Mandarin Sunset × Citral Skunk.

What does Rainmaker smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Rainmaker is primarily earthy, citrusy, cheesy, sweet, skunky and orangey. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Rainmaker?

Rainmaker’s profile includes myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, farnesene, linalool and humulene. They complement the aroma profile described above.

What effects can be expected from Rainmaker?

We describe Rainmaker primarily as relaxing, uplifting and focused. Effects are subjective impressions and do not constitute a medical promise.

How high is Rainmaker’s THC content?

Rainmaker is listed with a THC range of up to 28 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.