Abacus
Abacus
Also known as: Abacus CBD, Original Abacus
Overview
Abacus is an indica-dominant hybrid hemp strain that has become one of the most sought-after and respected CBD cultivars in the modern hemp industry. Originally created in the early 2000's in Northern California in Humboldt County, this strain was developed by breeder Nate Smith who was destined to create a high CBD cultivar to help people with specific ailments and illness in the state of California. Through careful selective breeding, beginning with two high THC cultivars (OG and Purple Urkle) and a landrace hemp cultivar, Nate began crossing and testing for multiple generations, using smell and flavor of both the leaves and flower. The result was a stable, high CBD genetic with beautiful purple colors and a terpene profile that rivals most other cannabis flower still to this day.
Abacus showcases distinctive visual characteristics with small but dense flowers that have a dark green color with beautiful lavender and purple shades. The strain features subtle purple hues and notes of citrus and gas that set this flower apart. Despite being available commercially only since 2017, Abacus has rapidly gained recognition for its therapeutic potential and exceptional terpene profile, establishing itself as one of only a few true indica-dominant hemp strains that excels in both quality and effect consistency.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with pain management
- Often used for insomnia and sleep issues
- Potential mood enhancement properties
- May assist with inflammation reduction
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Abacus is renowned for being an exceptionally easy strain to cultivate, making it suitable for both novice and experienced growers. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation and provides excellent yields even for less experienced growers. The strain has been developed to be extremely resistant and to withstand heat, cold, mold, and mildew infection and pests, tolerating East Coast conditions well. The plants grow medium to tall in height and flower within 7 to 8 weeks. The yield is very excellent with this one, and Abacus plant displays a consistent, reliable, and stable phenotype thanks to rigorous backcrossing. For spacing, ideal for a row crop of 5'x5' spacing, with indoor yields around 475g/m² and outdoor yields up to 550g per plant.