Athabasca

Cannabis Strain Review: Athabasca

a.k.a. Pennywise
Type of High: Head
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 60% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Happy
100%
Deeply Relaxing
100%
Hungry
95%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
80%
Dry Eyes
66%
Headache
37%
The Scaries
33%
Dizzy
10%

Athabasca has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 9 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 60% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Deeply Relaxing and Hungry effects of Athabasca produce a Head high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Athabasca has been reported by users as being used for Fibromyalgia, Depression, Insomnia, Stress and Gastrointestinal Disorder.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Athabasca's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Athabasca that includes: Earthy, Ammonia, Apple, Apricot and Berry, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Athabasca has an aroma profile of Pepper, Pine and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
1%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Athabasca presents Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 1%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Athabasca is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Athabasca should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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the recipes

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The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Athabasca. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Athabascaafter a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

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