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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

AK47 Strain

AK47 is a sativa dominant strain (Afgan Kush × Afghan Express). ~26.0% THC; 63-day flowering; 10 breeder releases; effects: calming, nervous / fidgety, couchlocking.

Also known as: AK-47

Median THC
26.0%
Flowering
49–77 days
Breeder releases
10
Avg rating
8.36 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
26.0%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneLinaloolOcimeneTerpinolene

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
This strainAK47
Descendants (213)

Effects

CalmingNervous / FidgetyCouchlocking

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

EarthCookie DoughLime

Taste

Sweet LemonWoodLemon

Breeder releases (10)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Serious Seeds58dreg. and fem.8.71/10
Linda Seeds63dfeminized8.0/10
Amaranta Seeds74dfeminized
Barneys Farm26.0%65dfeminized
Capricorn Seed Companyregular
Jaws Gear77dregular
Sensation Seeds60dfeminized
Fatbush Seeds70dfeminized
Goldenseed49dfeminized
Growers Choice63dreg. and fem.

About AK47

Genetics: Columbian, Mexican, Thai & Afghani Harvest Date Outdoor: middle - end of October Indoor clone grow time: 5 - 10 days Indoor flowering time: 53 - 63 days Indoor yield: 350 - 500 g/m² This easy to grow plant is one of the most popular. It is of medium height and produces good yields quite quickly. Extremely STRONG odor and smoke. The name was given not out of any idea of violence, but more in association with the one hit wonder that the smoke is. Quality without compromise makes AK suitable for commercial grows or home use. These plants have a short flowering period for a sativa, producing compact, not too leafy buds that gleam with a coat of resin crystals

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of AK47?
AK47 comes from Afgan Kush × Afghan Express.
Is AK47 indica or sativa?
AK47 is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does AK47 have?
Across breeder releases, AK47 tests around 26.0% THC.
How long does AK47 take to flower?
AK47 flowers in about 49–77 days.
Is AK47 available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
AK47 is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem., regular.