How to Grow MAC1 Regular
MAC1 Regular is the regular-seed version of a modern, potent MAC hybrid, from Alien Cookies crossed with a secret hybrid. It is a balanced 50/50 indica-sativa plant with very high 23-27% THC, a citrus, spicy and woody flavor, and a happy, relaxed, munchie-inducing effect. As regular seeds it produces both males and females, which makes it a strain for breeders and growers who want to work with its sought-after genetics.
These are regular seeds, not feminized, so the plants come up as a natural mix of males and females just as they would in the wild. That is exactly why breeders choose them: you keep the males for pollen and breeding and the females for flower, preserving and working this prized MAC line rather than growing a one-off crop. It is a photoperiod strain, so you flower it by switching the light cycle to 12/12.
Recommended Strains
MAC1 Regular
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THC | 23% - 27% (High) |
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Type | Regular |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
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THC | 23% - 27% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 55% Indica / 45% Sativa |
Potent, flavorful and highly sought after, MAC1 Regular is a rewarding strain to grow and breed with. You can see the full genetics and buy MAC1 Regular seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our regular seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (23-27%) |
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| Lineage | Alien Cookies x Secret Hybrid |
| Type | Regular (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.64-1.97 oz/ft² (500-600 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 21.16-28.22 oz/plant (600-800 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Moderate |
| Flavors | Citrus, Spicy, Woody |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Munchie-inducing |
Promos & Deals
Growing Regular Seeds
MAC1 Regular is a regular, photoperiod strain, which means the seeds are not feminized: they grow into a natural mix of males and females. You identify the sex in early pre-flower, when females show white pistils at the nodes and males form small, round pollen sacs. Most flower growers remove the males early to stop them pollinating the females, while breeders keep the best males to collect pollen.
That makes this a strain aimed at breeders and growers who want to work with the genetics, collect pollen, or make their own crosses and seeds, rather than a plug-and-play feminized crop. Because it is a photoperiod plant, you keep it under long 18/6 days to grow and build the frame you want, then switch to 12 hours of light and 12 of darkness to start flowering. Expect to sort the sexes before you commit to a full flower.
Climate and Where to Grow It
MAC1 Regular does best in a temperate climate with warm, mild conditions, steady temperatures and good airflow. It is a sturdy, modern MAC hybrid, so it handles a range of conditions well, but even warmth and a dry finish suit its dense, resinous buds and help them mature clean. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October.
It performs strongly indoors and out. Indoors it returns a heavy 500-600 g/m² from the females in a well-managed tent, while outdoors each female can give a generous 600-800 g with full sun, space and a long season. As a balanced, hybrid plant of around 1.5 m it has some stretch, so the main job is managing that height and keeping the canopy open so light and air reach the lower buds.
Keep humidity sensible through flowering to protect those chunky, resinous colas: around 55-60% in veg, nearer 40% as the flowers fill out, and lower toward harvest. A dense, MAC-heavy plant can trap moisture inside its tight buds, so steady airflow keeps the finish clean. Aim for daytime temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C) with slightly cooler nights, which this temperate-climate strain enjoys.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
MAC1 Regular is a moderate-to-hungry feeder that supports its heavy yield with steady, balanced nutrition. Build the feed up gradually through veg, push phosphorus and potassium once it is in flower to fuel those dense buds, then taper off for the final flush so the citrus-and-woody flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you switch the females of MAC1 Regular to a 12/12 light cycle they flower in about 8 to 10 weeks, filling out with dense, chunky, trichome-coated buds on a balanced hybrid frame. It keeps the frosty, resin-heavy structure the MAC family is known for. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere the females are ready to harvest around October, after a full season of sun.
Yields are heavy: around 500-600 g/m² indoors and a generous 600-800 g per female outdoors with good sun and space. If you are breeding, let the chosen males mature and collect their pollen first. Keep the canopy open so the lower buds get light, feed steadily through flower, and harvest the females when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest citrus-and-woody flavor.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry matters with such a resinous, MAC-heavy plant, because its dense buds can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the citrus, spicy and woody notes and smooths the smoke, which matters on a modern MAC hybrid like this where that sharp, complex character is the main attraction.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring the females. MAC1 Regular is a resinous, trichome-rich plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Its heavy resin makes that trim worth saving for a flavorful, citrus-and-woody concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
MAC1 Regular has a sharp, complex flavor: a bright citrus lift over a spicy, woody base, exactly the layered profile the MAC family is known for. It is a smooth, citrus-and-woody smoke with a peppery edge, and a good cure really brings that character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that character. Limonene drives the bright citrus lift, while caryophyllene brings the warm, peppery spice. Humulene adds an earthy, woody depth, and delta-3-carene rounds it out with a sharp, piney, woody note. Together these terpenes frame the citrus, spicy and woody character MAC1 Regular is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its very high 23-27% THC and balanced 50/50 make-up, MAC1 Regular delivers a potent, well-rounded experience. It is reported as happy, relaxed and munchie-inducing, pairing an upbeat, cheerful head with a settled body and a strong tendency to send you reaching for a snack, so it works well in the evening or any time you want a strong, balanced hit. Because the THC runs very high, it is worth dosing with real respect.
That happy, relaxed, munchie-inducing profile makes it a satisfying strain for unwinding with food and company, all while enjoying its sharp citrus-and-woody flavor. For breeders, that high potency and sought-after MAC flavor on a workable regular line is exactly what makes it worth growing out and crossing.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The biggest extra step with MAC1 Regular is sexing: because these are regular seeds, you need to identify and separate males from females in early pre-flower. Watch the nodes closely, pull or isolate the males before they release pollen if you are growing for flower, and keep only the best males if you are breeding. Growing out more plants than you need makes that selection easier.
Beyond that, manage its height and its dense buds. It has some stretch, so train it early and keep the canopy open, and because its MAC-heavy colas can trap moisture, keep the air moving and hold humidity down as the flowers fill out. Start seedlings gently to avoid transplant stress, and watch for airflow problems around the tightest buds in the final weeks.
As a pro tip, feed it well to support its heavy yield but do not overdo the nutrients, and push bloom feed once the buds set. Finish with a plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure, and harvest the females when most trichomes are cloudy for a very potent, flavorful result with a clean, citrus-and-woody character.
FAQ
Is MAC1 Regular feminized?
No. MAC1 Regular is a regular strain, so the seeds are not feminized and grow into a natural mix of males and females. You identify the sex in early pre-flower, when females show white pistils and males form pollen sacs. Most flower growers remove the males early, while breeders keep the best males to collect pollen and make their own crosses.
How much THC does MAC1 Regular have?
MAC1 Regular is a very high-THC strain, testing at around 23-27%, which puts it among the more potent strains you can grow. Combined with its balanced 50/50 genetics, the result is a happy, relaxed and munchie-inducing experience. Because the potency runs so high, it is worth dosing with real respect, especially if you are newer to strong strains.
How long does MAC1 Regular take to flower?
The females of MAC1 Regular flower in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch them to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere they are ready to harvest around October, after a full season of sun. Remember to sex the plants and sort out males in early pre-flower before you commit the females to a full flowering run.
What does MAC1 Regular taste like?
MAC1 Regular has a bright citrus lift over a spicy, woody base. Limonene drives the citrus, caryophyllene the warm peppery spice, humulene an earthy, woody depth, and delta-3-carene a sharp, piney note. A proper three to four week cure really brings that sharp, complex citrus-and-woody MAC character forward on the inhale and smooths the smoke.
How much does MAC1 Regular yield?
MAC1 Regular is a heavy producer, giving around 500-600 g/m² indoors and a generous 600-800 g per female outdoors with full sun and space. Remember that as regular seeds only the females produce flower, so grow out enough plants to end up with the females you want. Keep an open canopy and feed steadily through flower for the fullest buds.
Who is MAC1 Regular best suited to?
MAC1 Regular is best suited to breeders and more experienced growers who want to work with its sought-after MAC genetics, collect pollen or make their own crosses, rather than beginners after a simple crop. Sexing the plants and managing a potent, resinous hybrid takes extra work, so it rewards growers comfortable with that process.
