AK-47 is a legendary 65/35 Sativa Dominant Hybrid that has a deceptive name. Instead of being loaded as its name suggests, AK-47 is a potent strain that has mellow effects for most users. Medical users of this strain report that it can help alleviate stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain.
AK-47 is a 4-way cross Sativa Dominant Hybrid that was created by Serious Seeds in the early 90s.
The exact genetics of AK-47 are kept a secret, yet Serious Seeds does reveal that, “it was bred from Colombian, Mexican, Thai and Afghani seed stock, resulting in a 65:35 sativa/indica hybrid with predominating sativa traits.”
Over the years, this strain has won 27 different awards at various cannabis competitions, including second place in the “Bio-Weed” category at the 2016 Amsterdam High Life Cup, second-place in the “Indoor” category at the 2017 Argentina Copa Cata Zona Norte and second-place in the “Sativa” category at the 2018 Great Canadian Canada Cup.
Thanks to its overall popularity and tenure in the medical cannabis community, AK-47 can usually be found in most areas where cannabis is legal.
The THC content of AK-47 is high, ranging from 13% to 20%, with average samples containing around 17% THC. AK-47 contains a low amount of CBD, with many samples testing under 1%, however it is not uncommon for this strain to test above 1.5% CBD content.
Even though it has a relatively low side effect profile, AK-47 has been known to cause couch lock for some users. If you are new to using cannabis, make sure to start slowly when you’re first getting started with the AK-47 cannabis strain.
Many users report that this strain is amazing for relaxing in the evenings and is a great strain to use an hour before bed as it helps with insomnia.
Other users have said that AK-47 provides them with a euphoric high that helps them to feel more creative. This strain has gained popularity for helping with the symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia and chronic pain. Many users report that it significantly helps with pain relief and relaxation.
If you are new to using medical cannabis, this strain can be amazing for relaxing in the evenings, just be careful not to consume too much as you can end up with significant couch lock. Thanks to its relatively low side effect profile and overall availability, this strain can often be one of the best for people wanting to give cannabis a try for ailments such as anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia and chronic pain.
Beginner users should approach AK-47 with some caution.
It is important to note that this is not a popular strain for daytime use as many users report it does leave them feeling couch locked and sleepy.
AK-47 has an earthy smell, with pepper and spice undertones.
The flavour of AK-47 is a combination of pungent earth and pine, with sweet undertones.
If you’re considering trying to grow AK-47 at home, it can be a challenging strain to work with. It is prone to mold and should be grown inside with good ventilation. It is also important to monitor humidity as this strain is susceptible to rot as well in humid environments.
AK-47 has a relatively short flowering time and typically takes about 60 days of flowering. When grown outdoors it is usually ready to harvest by late October. Average yields can be more than 14 oz/plant or 14oz/m².
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