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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

AK-49 Strain

AK-49 is a sativa dominant strain (Colombia × Mexico). ~20.0% THC; 63-day flowering; effects: energetic, activating, uplifting.

Median THC
20.0%
Flowering
63 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating
7.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
20.0%
CBD
1%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneHumuleneLimoneneMyrcenePineneLinaloolOcimene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 30%Sativa 70%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
ParentColombiaParentMexicoParentThailandParentAfghanistanParentDarkStar
This strainAK-49
Descendants (15)

Effects

EnergeticActivatingUplifting

Aroma & Taste

Taste

EarthSandalwoodWood

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Vision Seeds20.0%63dfeminized7.0/10

About AK-49

The AK-49 is a power packed, resinous plant and carries compact buds that bristle with hairs and glistening trichomes. AK-49 has a spicy smell bordering on skunk, with a touch of sandalwood, but flavours sweeter and more floral than the smell would lead one to believe. The AK-49 has a smooth smoke and a high THC level, a good day time strain for people with a high thc tolerance and perfect late afternoon, night time smoke for people with lower tolerance. The AK-49 name is based on her genetic build up, similar to the early AK-47 when this stain was still clearly Sativa dominant, this is a mellow and good looking plant with a solid genetic base awaiting a successful future in the hybrid cannabis world. AK-49 feminized seeds are generally grown indoors, green housed, or hydroponic, this doesn’t mean it is not suitable for outdoors, the strain does great outside in mild climates. The AK-49 is very suitable for medicinal purposes by people suffering from chronic pain, nausea, depression, insomnia, headaches, PMS, and arthritis. Average height: 60 cm Average indoor yield: 450 g/m² Composition: 65% Sativa, 35% Indica Effect: Mellow Indoor flowering time: 63 days Outdoor harvest: Mid Octo

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of AK-49?
AK-49 comes from Colombia × Mexico.
Is AK-49 indica or sativa?
AK-49 is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does AK-49 have?
Across breeder releases, AK-49 tests around 20.0% THC.
How long does AK-49 take to flower?
AK-49 flowers in about 63 days.
Is AK-49 available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
AK-49 is offered as: feminized.