Sunshine #4 strain guide
Sunshine #4 is a hybrid from Bodhi Seeds, made by crossing Chemdawg 4 with Sunshine Daydream. It's known for a pungent fuel smell with a lemony edge. People mostly describe an uplifting, talkative start that eases into relaxation.
Where does Sunshine #4 come from?
Sunshine #4 was bred by Bodhi Seeds, a respected US breeder. It's a cross of Chemdawg 4, a well-known cut of Chemdawg, and Sunshine Daydream, another Bodhi strain. One strain database and producer listings agree on that pairing, though you'll sometimes see the name spelled Chemdog.
It's usually described as an evenly balanced hybrid, and the "#4" points to a numbered selection from the cross.
What does Sunshine #4 smell and taste like?
Fuel comes first, as you'd expect from a Chemdawg cross. Most descriptions pair that sharp, pungent gas with lemon and citrus, and some reviewers mention an ammonia-like funk. On the inhale people describe earthy, spicy and fruity notes, with hints of vanilla or cream as it warms.
One strain database lists limonene, myrcene and caryophyllene as its main terpenes. Limonene brings the lemony lift, myrcene an earthy base and caryophyllene a peppery bite.
Sunshine #4 effects: what people report
People mostly describe Sunshine #4 as uplifting and talkative at first, with an energetic boost that later mellows into a relaxed body feel. Not everyone agrees on where it lands: one strain database's reviews call it mostly energizing, while one producer describes it as heavy and indica-like. Amount and batch likely make the difference.
These are experiences people report, not promises. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, followed by dry eyes and, for some, feeling anxious.
How strong is Sunshine #4?
Sunshine #4 is a high-THC strain. One strain database and a producer listing both give about 24%, and published guides put typical batches around 19% to 26%. CBD is very low.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time. The THC on your product's label matters more than the strain name.
Buying Sunshine #4 in Canada
Look for the number in the name, since Sunshine #4 isn't the same as Sunshine Daydream or other Sunshine strains. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date on the label.
Sunshine #4 vs Chemdawg
Chemdawg is one of Sunshine #4's parents, through the Chemdawg 4 cut. Both carry that sharp, gassy smell, but Sunshine #4 adds a brighter lemon side and is often described as more talkative and upbeat at first. Chemdawg is the older, better-documented strain, with a more purely fuel-and-earth profile. If you want the original gas, start with Chemdawg. If you'd like the same fuel with some citrus, try Sunshine #4.
Strains like Sunshine #4
If you like Sunshine #4, these share its fuel-forward character:
- Chemdawg: its parent, sharp, gassy and earthy.
- Sunshine Daydream: the other parent, also from Bodhi Seeds.
- Chem 91: a close Chemdawg relative with a strong fuel smell.
- Stardawg: a Chemdawg cross known for a sharp fuel smell.
