Ace of Spades Strain

Ace of Spades may be the death card, but the marijuana strain that bears its name is anything but. Instead, it offers health and healing, especially for patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis and muscle spasms, chronic pain, insomnia, and stress.

Ace of Spades is an Indica-Dominant Hybrid with a Sativa/Indica ratio of no more than 30:70. The high affects both body and mind, but this strain leans toward the physical. Expect a deeply relaxed feeling in the muscles, strong euphoria, a burst of creativity, and a giggly, happy sensation As a result, it’s flavor profile is very cherry and berry-like with hints of citrus (thanks to Jack the Ripper). It is a popular medicinal bud and has been used to remedy conditions from arthritis and back pain to anxiety and PTSD. Ace of Spades is a sweet, tangy creation from the master breeder TGA Subcool, who crossed his Jack the Ripper with Black Cherry Soda to get a highly resinous indica-leaning strain. Carrying a taste and aroma of red fruits, lemon, and skunk, the plant may take on a violet or blue color during the late flowering stage.

Ace of Spades strain often goes unnoticed among weed lovers, and that’s an unfortunate situation. With the perfect balance between Sativa (60%) and Indica (40%), it’s a great strain for beginners and medical cannabis users. It’s particularly recommended for those who need relief from anxiety, depression, insomnia, muscle spasms, and chronic stress.

• Terpenes: Eucalyptol, Humulene, Carene, Camphene, Phellandrene
• Flavors: Berry, Citrus, Sweet
• Aromas: Citrus, Earthy, Sour, Sweet
• Genes: 70% indica / 30% sativa
• To Treat: Anxiety, Depression, Pain
• Genetics: Black Cherry Soda x Jack The Ripper
• Color: Green

What is the Ace of Spades Strain?

The Ace of Spades strain is a cross between the sativa Jack The Ripper and the hybrid Black Cherry Soda. The Ace of Spades strain produces a pleasant high, which, while euphoric, isn’t overwhelming. Most users say that they feel uplifted but also nicely relaxed.

Ace of Spades weed is a cannabis strain that favours more on physical, offering a profound relaxation of the muscles. With a hybrid ratio of Sativa to Indica of 40% to 60%, this Indica- dominant strain with a sweet-sour, and a note of spice and citrus gives you an excited state of mind. It relieves you from chronic physical pain, offering you deep relaxation, pleasant sensation, intense euphoria, and pleasant feeling. Ace of Spades is a hybrid cross of Jack the Ripper and Black Cherry strains. It has a THC level that exceeds 20%.

As the initial high starts to fade, this strain’s indica effects kick in, and a gentle feeling of calm pervades. Then, as time passes, users typically experience deep relaxation followed by sleepiness. As the pattern of the Ace of Spades strain’s effects suggests, it is best suited to evening use.

Ace Of Spades Aroma

The Ace of Spades strain has a pleasantly fragrant sweet and sour aroma. An earthy odor infused with berry notes and citrusy smells give this strain a deliciously distinctive fragrance.

 Ace Of Spades Flavors

The Ace of Spades strain has a similarly lemony, citrusy taste with herbal and berry flavors detectable on the exhale.

 Ace Of Spades Appearance

An Ace of Spades plant grows bushy and tall with large flowers. The leaves are light green with large, heavily frosted buds. These can be purple, pink, or bluish, depending on the phenotype. Long, bright orange pistils grow prominently among the leaves, which give this plant a bit of added color.

Ace of Spades Strain Grow Info

Grow info

• Flowering time: 56-70 Days
• Harvest time: 74-81 Days
• Yield indoor: 1-2 oz/ft2
• Yield outdoor: 2-4 oz/ft2
• Height indoor: 30-60 Inches
• Height outdoor: 30-60 Inches
• Grow difficulty: Moderate
• Flowering type: Photoperiod

Ace of Spades grows to medium height and has a sturdy structure, reportedly responding well to the Sea of Green (SOG) method. The strain is said to deliver a large yield of heavy, highly resinous colas in an eight-week flowering cycle.

Ace of Spades can grow both indoors and out, forming a tall, bushing-out plant. For growing this plant indoors, it’s recommended to top it for height control. The strain does well in a Sea of Green setup. If using this method, plants should not be topped. Outside, the strain is ready for harvest in late September to early October. Inside, it needs eight to nine weeks to finish flowering. Ace of Spades will provide a large yield with up to 20% of THC.

Experienced Ace of Spades growers recommend commencing Low-Stress Training (LST) early in the vegetative stage. LST involves gently manipulating and bending the plant’s stem to one side to encourage new node growth. A careful way of carrying out LST is to use the three-finger technique. With your thumb behind the stem, gently bend the plant’s stem over your thumb using your index and middle finger. It is essential to give the plant at least 24 hours to recover and respond after each LST bout.

Flowering Time

Indoors

Ace Of Spades grown indoors can be expected to yield an average of about 23 ounces of bud per square meter cultivated. This hybrid takes around 9 weeks to flower and be ready for a harvest.

Outdoors

This strain can yield around 19 ounces of bud when grown outdoors. Ace Of Spades can be expected to flower throughout September and be ready for harvest around early October.

Medical Benefits of the Ace of Spades Strain

Strain Cannabinoids

• THC: 11 – 13%
• CBD: 0.7 – 1.32%
• CBC: 0.49 – 1.18%
• CBG: 0.32 – 1.73%
• CBN: 0.08 – 0.3%
• THCV: 0.49 – 1.29%

Ace Of Spades is a popular medical strain among patients who are seeking out a way to soothe their mind and body pain by relaxing them head to toe. This hybrid can allow users to feel relieved of their tendencies to feel stressed, while keeping their energy level at a point where they can still function fully.

In 2014, at the High Times Seattle U.S. Cannabis Cup, an Ace of Spades shatter contained a whopping 2.4% THCV. For the record, shatter is a form of cannabis concentrate, so-called because it tends to shatter like glass when cold.

Some of THCV’s purported medicinal properties include:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Neuroprotective
• Antiemetic
• Antipsychotic
• Anti-anxiety

Therefore, some believe that the Ace of Spades’ high THCV content makes it an excellent medicinal cannabis strain. Given THCV’s anti-inflammatory properties, the Ace of Spades strain may be useful for chronic pain conditions like arthritis. It may also help to alleviate other sources of pain, such as lower back and muscular pain.

This flower has the ability to make life much easier for those who suffer from depression and are in need of a way to uplift their moods and restore optimism. Ace Of Spades can also help insomniacs find the point of relaxation where they can fall asleep and stay asleep more effectively. Ace Of Spades can help patients with a number of chronic pain conditions, making life easier even when suffering from back aches, migraines and muscle spasms, as well as minor inflammations. This strain can also help restore the appetite in those who suffer from nausea due to other medical conditions.

THC Content – Highest Test

The Ace of Spades average THC range is typically between 14-20%, with the latter figure being the highest recorded level.

CBD Content – Highest Test

The highest CBD level in an Ace of Spades sample was just 1%.

Ace of Spades Effects

Ace Of Spades can display more sativa effects, especially at the start of the high. A general buzz of positivity will surge through you, making you burst out into uncontrollable giggles and encouraging you to be more social than usual, as your inner social butterfly will have you telling stories like no other.

This strain is best used on a day when you have time to kick back, or else as an afternoon strain, as it can be sedative as you go, making you feel slightly sluggish and relaxed. Ace Of Spades is also great at inducing a strong state of euphoria, making it an ideal choice as a pick-me-up smoke at the end of a long day.

Ace Of Spades can make you feel sleepy and sedated, especially in higher doses so be sure to only consume it when you don’t have any heavy machinery to operate. A general feeling of being uplifted will wash over you with the help of this hybrid, leaving you refreshed and invigorated.

Possible Side Effects of Ace of Spades Strain

Many Ace of Spades weed users experience dry eyes and dry mouth after smoking this strain. Some less common adverse reactions include heightened anxiety and paranoia, and dizziness.

Depending on the amount consumed or individual tolerance to this strain’s effects, some users may become couch-locked.

The Ace of Spades strain is an excellent option for both recreational and medicinal consumers. This strain’s relatively high THCV level means that it potentially has more health benefits than many others.

Unlike the classic Motorhead song of the same name, the Ace of Spades won’t have you energized and rocking out.

Instead, most users feel uplifted, calm, and nicely relaxed. Be mindful that this strain can cause drowsiness in its latter stages, so keep this one for evening time use.