Cannabis offers plenty of benefits to users, especially in terms of health. As such, it’s a popular natural alternative to certain types of medication. However, even though many individuals want to reap its benefits, they’re held back by the concept of getting high.

This is because many cannabis strains contain high levels of THC, the compound responsible for inducing psychoactive effects in cannabis users. To combat this issue, many breeders have strived to create new cannabis strains that have higher levels of CBD, the one that induces many of cannabis’ therapeutic effects, than THC.

One example of such strains is the AC/DC strain – a cannabis strain that contains a high level of CBD and a low level of THC.  

With that said, read on below if you want to learn more about this unique CBD-dominant cannabis strain. This article will tackle everything that there is to know about the AC/DC strain – from what it is to its benefits and cultivation. 

 

Quick Look at AC/DC Seeds

To begin, check out this quick overview of this unique CBD-based cannabis strain.

Strain Type	Predominantly sativa	Maximum Height	Indoors: Up to 3 feet
			Outdoors: 3 feet or higher
THC Level	1%	Yields	Indoors: 400g per m2
			Outdoors: Up to 500g per plant
CBD Level	20%	Effects	Relaxing, improved focus, uplifted mood, happy
Growing Difficulty	Moderate	Common Uses	Pain relief Sleep regulation Stress relief Anti-inflammatory
Growing Period	Indoors: 9 to 10 weeks
	Outdoors: 12 weeks

AC/DC Seeds’ History and Background

The concept of creating a predominantly CBD-based cannabis strain began with Resin Seeds, a Spanish seed bank. They believed that users could reap the medicinal effects of marijuana if the strain uses a unique combination of CBD and THC. Keeping this in mind, they then went on to breed the Cannatonic marijuana strain back in 2008.

This unique strain contained a higher level of CBD than THC which was atypical for cannabis strains at the time. With its release, other breeders began to experiment and tinker with the idea of creating another CBD-dominant strain.

One breeder, NorStar Genetics, found a unique phenotype while experimenting with several Cannatonic F1s. What they found was a Sativa-dominant phenotype that had a higher concentration of CBD and a nearly undetectable amount of THC.

The resulting strain was named AC/DC and became one of the most popular CBD-dominant cannabis strains in the world.

 

Cultivating AC/DC Seeds

Similar to Cannatonic seeds, AC/DC seeds are considered moderately difficult to grow as it prefers a specific kind of growing environment to thrive. With that said, learn more about how to cultivate AC/DC seeds.

• Growing Environment

AC/DC seeds can grow in both indoor and outdoor environments, provided they are given a Mediterranean-like climate which they prefer. This means keeping a temperature range of at least 75°F and only a maximum of 85°F. Humidity should also be kept at around 40%, no more no less, if you want your plant to thrive and produce more and better yields.

Nevertheless, it thrives better when grown indoors with controlled growing conditions, especially since it’s not resistant to pests and mold. Indoor cultivation also means fewer chances of temperature fluctuations – something that can affect the growth of your AC/DC plant.

As for the nutrients needed, it’s recommended that growers use only half of the advised amount during the vegetative state and increasing it to the full amount when it’s already flowering. This is because it’s incredibly sensitive to overfeeding and may affect the quality of your yields.

It’s not that picky with its medium, thriving in almost any growing medium. Experienced cultivators saw no significant difference between different growing methods. 

• Flowering Time and Yield

Indoors, you can expect it to flower and be ready for harvesting in around 9 to 10 weeks while outdoors, it can take as long as 12 weeks. Ideally, your cannabis should be ready for harvest around October when grown outdoors.

This strain offers a high yield, providing as much as 400 g/m2 when grown indoors and more than 500g/plant when cultivated outdoors. This allows users to stock up on the strain for their needs.

• Height

Surprisingly, the AC/DC strain has a moderate height for a Sativa-dominant strain, focusing more on growing outwards rather than upwards. It produces an even canopy which means techniques like LST or Screen of Green can work when cultivating this strain.

 

AC/DC Seeds’ Effects and Common Uses

AC/DC seeds contain 3 dominant types of terpenes- myrcene, caryophyllene, and pinene, with each one inducing different effects in users. 

Myrcene, for example, induces a deep sense of calm while caryophyllene has anti-inflammatory effects and pinene is great for relieving pain and anxiety.

Effects

AC/DC induces several effects in users like euphoria, a deep sense of relaxation and calm, uplifted mood, and it can even improve one’s ability to focus. It’s also great for relieving pain and reducing inflammation.

• Euphoria and Relaxation

Since AC/DC contains an extremely low level of THC for a cannabis strain, it doesn’t make you high like others. Nevertheless, its effects come on strong and fast, allowing users to feel immediately relaxed and euphoric upon using. It uplifts the user’s mood, making them feel happier and less stressed out.

• Improved Focus

Another major positive effect of the AC/DC strain is that it has an analgesic effect. As a result, users experience a clearer mind, allowing them to focus better and tackle their tasks more efficiently.

•  Anti-Inflammatory and Pain Relief

AC/DC strains contain the terpenes pinene and caryophyllene, both of which are ideal for conditions that require immediate relief from pain and inflammation. 

Uses

Because of these effects, the AC/DC cannabis strain can be used to alleviate symptoms of the following conditions:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Chronic pain
• Seizures
• PTSD
• Insomnia

Its high CBD content and low level of THC make it one of the most effective and popular strains for medical use. 

 

Side Effects of AC/DC Seeds

Although it induces mostly positive effects, some have experienced side effects when using the strain. However, most are considered minor unless consuming large amounts of the AC/DC strain.

Some of these potential side effects are:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Red eyes
• Dry mouth
• PTSD

Nevertheless, any adverse side effects rarely occur, making it safer to consume than other cannabis strains.

 

Pros and Cons of AC/DC Seeds

As a CBD-dominant cannabis strain, AC/DC seeds have plenty to offer. To gain a clearer idea, check out its various pros and cons below.

Pros

• Highly Effective and Therapeutic

One of AC/DC’s advantages is that it’s extremely effective for therapeutic use as it has a higher level of CBD content and virtually no THC. As such, it’s ideal for use as medicinal marijuana, especially for patients experiencing conditions like pain and anxiety.

Aside from pain and anxiety, it’s also ideal for those who have trouble focusing as one of this strain’s dominant effects is improved focus.

• Produces High Yields

Since it’s an extremely popular and highly sought-after strain for medicinal marijuana, cultivators can enjoy greater returns with the AC/DC strain because it produces a high yield level. In one harvest cycle, cultivators can produce enough to satisfy the demand.

• No Psychoactive Effects

Individuals who want to reap the benefits of cannabis but don’t want to experience the high usually associated with the plant will benefit greatly from this strain. This is because it has no psychoactive effects due to its extremely low THC level and higher CBD content. 

As such, users can enjoy the health benefits of cannabis without worrying about the usual psychoactive effects of other strains.

 

Cons

• Somewhat Difficult to Grow

The AC/DC strain is not recommended for novice cultivators because it can be somewhat difficult to grow compared to other strains. It requires specific growing conditions to thrive and so that you can reap its benefits.

Moreover, it’s considered sensitive to nutrients so it can be difficult to gauge when you need to increase or decrease your feeding.  It’s also not resistant to diseases and pests. Because of this, growing it outdoors can prove to be more difficult than usual.

• Difficult to Find

Although successfully growing this plant produces high yield amounts, it may be a while before you can do so. This is because finding legitimate seeds can be difficult. Because of this, it’s vital to find a legitimate supplier or seed bank as many companies claim to have the strain as part of their inventory but actually don’t.

 

Final Thoughts

Cannabis strains have plenty to offer, particularly when it comes to alleviating the symptoms of several conditions. However, because most cannabis strains have high levels of THC, many individuals are discouraged from trying due to the psychoactive effects of the compound.

Due to this, strains like the AC/DC have been created so that more people can reap the benefits of cannabis without worrying about its psychoactive effects. This strain contains higher levels of CBD than THC, making its effects largely therapeutic rather than psychoactive.

While it can be difficult to grow for less experienced cultivators, its high yields and highly therapeutic effects make it a worthwhile strain to grow for veteran growers.

Overall, the AC/DC cannabis strain is a great option for medicinal marijuana as it contains virtually no THC and higher levels of CBD, providing more health benefits for users.