AK47, AK48, AK49 Autoflowering, Crosses Feminized, Regular Seeds – BIG REVIEW

AK47 from Serious Seeds has 19 awards to her name. With a mixture of Sativa and Indica heritage this strain provides a potent hybrid high that is perfect for easing pain, relaxing tense muscles and calming anxiety. It is useful for moderating moods and lifting depression. As an added bonus, it is easy and fast to grow. The success of AK47 spurred other seedbanks to mimic the cross, and the AK “family” was created. Today there are many AK variations available, including many great auto-flowering strains. An AK is a great option for beginner growers, while the quality of the bud makes these strains popular amongst experienced cultivators.

Classic AK Strains

Best Auto-flowering AK Seeds

Best AK Crosses

All about AK Seeds (AK47, AK48, AK49 and Pure AK)

AK47 came on the market in the early 90’s and instantly stole the hearts of smokers and growers alike. This strain is easy to grow, finishes flowering quickly, and packs a powerful, Sativa dominant hybrid punch. There is energy and creativity in the high that has a mental brightness, and the physical effects are pure heaven. Pain, tension and anxiety melt away, allowing you to fully enjoy the crisp cerebral stimulation.

In the wake of AK47’s fame, other similar strains came on the market, including AK49, AK48, Pure AK and a variety of auto-flowering varieties and crosses. While each strain has its unique qualities and often distinct genetic background, all the AK strains share several characteristics: they are beginner friendly in the grow room, they have powerful, instantaneous and medicinally useful hits and they stink to high heaven.

History of AK

AK47 is the first and most famous of the AK strains. Unlike many of the famous lines out there, including White Widow, Northern Lights and Skunk, the history of AK47 is quite straightforward.

Simon, the master breeder of Serious Seeds, tested hundreds of different hybrid crosses in the hopes of creating his ideal Sativa/Indica combination. After years of work and experimentation, he came upon the first AK47. While Serious won’t reveal the exact parentage of this potent strain, they do acknowledge that it is bred from Columbian, Mexican, Thai and Afghani lines, and that it is a Sativa dominant strain. AK47 became an immediate classic, winning over 19 awards since its release in the 90’s.

After its release, Simon continued to work on AK47, using the same lines it already carried. Some people claim that this led to the modern AK47, which has a higher percentage of Indica genes than the original. However, Serious Seeds still lists it as a Sativa dominant hybrid.

The name AK47 was given to this strain to describe the speed with which it grows and the instantaneous, powerful hit it gives when smoked. Nirvana chose a similar title for their AK48, a decision which has led to some confusion. AK48 is not directly related to or derived from AK47. It is a cross between Jock Horror (Northern Lights x Skunk x Haze) and Nirvana’s Ice (Afghan x Shiva x Northern Lights x Skunk). Because it has so many of the big names in cannabis breeding as part of its pedigree, it is almost certainly related to AK47. They are second cousins, not sisters. While AK48 has some of the fast finishing and easy to grow qualities of AK47, it has a more dominant Indica effect when smoked.

The AK “family” also includes AK49 from Vision Seeds. Like Serious, Vision chooses not to release the names of the parent plants, preferring to list the lines instead. And just like AK47, AK49 comes from a blend of Columbian, Mexican, Thai and Afghan strains, resulting in a 65:35 Sativa:Indica hybrid. AK49 is similar to the original AK47 with its energetic and pain melting high and friendliness in the grow room, though it has yet to gain the fame of its counterpart from Serious Seeds.

There have been many AK crosses and some very successful auto-flowering AK creations. As you can see, even the three most well-known AK strains are not directly related to each other, so there is quite a bit of genetic variation in their offspring as well. However, it is not inappropriate to group the AK strains together, as they share many of the same characteristics, especially in the grow room.

Growing AK Strains

All the AK strains are delightfully easy to grow. They thrive in any growing medium, though higher yields are often reported using hydro or growing outdoors. They tend to be forgiving of beginner’s errors with feeding or lights, and can do just fine if left to their own devices.

Hydroponic AK

If you choose to grow AK indoors, here are some hydro techniques that can help boost your yields:

• Drip Irrigation– a good choice to couple with stealth growing techniques because it is totally silent. Drip irrigation saves on nutrients and water, while supplying constant nutrition to your plants for maximum growth.
• Deep Water Culture (DWC)- this set-up submerges roots directly in aerated nutrient solution so they can utilize as much as they need. Be sure to pump enough oxygen into the water and your AK plants will thrive.

• Continuous Flow- one of the most common hydro set-ups, this system flushes nutrients in a continuous stream over the roots of plants, supplying them with a constant supply.
• Sea of Green (SOG)- this Dutch set-up uses topping and cropping techniques to create a uniform “sea” of kolas. It is especially useful for the more Indica phenotype AK strains like AK49 from Vision or Pure AK-X Line from Feminized Seeds.
• Screen of Green (SCOG)- another Dutch method that uses a screen to guide the growth of cannabis heads. It is great for growing in compact spaces and works well on the automatic AK strains like Blimburn AK Automatic, Royal AK Auto from Royal Queen or Lowlife Auto AK.

Training AK

While AK strains tend to thrive on their own, you may choose to use some of the gentler training techniques to boost yields or shape the plants to fit your growing space. Techniques that work nicely with AK strains include:

• Topping– A light trimming of the tops of your plants will turn a single kola into 2 or even 4 buds.
• Low Stress Training (LST)– LST coupled with topping will allow more light to reach your plants, boosting yields.
• Lollipopping– Trimming the base of your plants helps to focus their energy into the upper branches and future flower sites.

AK Grow Lights

The type of lighting you choose will also effect the growth of your plants. The best choice to maximize bud production and keep electricity costs low are full spectrum LED grow lights. They provide the proper wavelengths of light throughout the entire spectrum that cannabis plants need to thrive. HID lights work well too, but they use twice the electricity of full spectrum LED lights and create a lot of heat, which will require further ventilation and ample space to ensure your plants do not get burned. To learn more about growing indoors with full spectrum LED lights click here.

There is some variation in size amongst the AK strains. The Sativa heavy AK47 can stretch during flowering, while the predominantly Indica AK48 stays short and squat. Despite the size differences, all the AK strains are fast finishes, flowering in 7-9 weeks on average. The exception here is AK49, whose heavy Sativa influence comes out in flowering. She needs a full 12 weeks for the best quality bud.

The speed and quality of AK, coupled with her typically manageable size, make her a tempting choice for stealth growers. But a word of caution: these plants stink! They have a rich, musky, permeating smell that seems to ooze right through brick walls. If you are growing an AK indoors you need a good ventilation system and fresh carbon filters, and preferably cool and friendly neighbors. For outdoor grows make sure you select a site that is isolated and far from any human activity. Once flowering starts, AK loves to announce her presence to everyone for miles around with her tasty scent, a trait that is not helpful if you are trying to be discreet.

If you do choose to use an AK strain for a stealth grow, consider confining her to a grow box. Here are some grow boxes that are well suited to an AK grow:

• 1. SuperLocker 3.0 Grow Box
• With a tall, slim shape the SuperLocker easily goes unnoticed in your office or bedroom. It comes with a ready-to-go SuperPonics hydro set-up and full spectrum LED lights.
• 2. Solaris Grow Box
• The Solaris grow box offers superior odor control. The stealthily silent ventilation system has powerful dual carbon filters that contain odors even as air is completely replenished every 11 minutes by the twin fans. This is a grow box set-up for soil.
• 3. LED SuperFlower 3.0 Grow Box
• With two industrial strength carbon filters the Super Flower eliminates even the strong odors of AK strains. This grow box is equipped with a SuperPonics hydro system and full spectrum LED grow lights.

Awards for AK Seeds

AK47 ranks as one of the most awarded strains out there. She won recognition at the High Times Cannabis Cup in her first year on the market, and hasn’t slowed down since. Not only does AK-47 numerous High Times Cannabis Cup and High Life Cup Awards to its name, but it was also awarded High Times Magazine’s Strain of the Year Award in 2004, a full ten years after the strain was originally put on the market.

• 2014: 1^st High Life Cup (Hash Extracts), 2^nd High Life Cup (Medicinal)
• 2013: 3^nd Cata Invernal Spain (Outdoor)
• 2011: 3^rd High Times Cannabis Cup (Hybrid), 2^nd Copa de Grows de Catalunya (Indoor Bio)
• 2010: 1^st Treating Yourself Cup (Sativa
• 2009: 2^nd High Life Hemp Fair (Hash)
• 2008: 1^st Auckland Cannabis Cup (Hydro)
• 2006: 3^rd Cannabis Champions Cup (Resin)
• 2005: 1^st High Life Cup Barcelona (Resin), 1^st Overall High Life Cup Barcelona, 3^rd El Punto Cup Malaga (Indoor)
• 2004: High Times Magazine Strain of the Year
• 2003: 2^nd High Times Cannabis Cup (Sativa Cup)
• 1999: 2^nd High Times Cannabis Cup (Sativa Cup)
• 1996: 3^rd High Times Cannabis Cup (Hydro)
• 1994: 3^rd High Times Cannabis Cup Overall, 2^nd High Times Cannabis Cup (Hydro)

To check out more award-winning strains look at our Best Cup Winners page.

Classic AK Seed Strains

AK47 was the first, a strain that prompted many seedbanks to try to match what became one of the most popular strains on the market.

#1 Serious – AK47 Seeds

Best For: Fast, Easy, Powerful Hit

Serious Seeds’ AK47 has at least 18 awards to its name, most of them in the Sativa categories. Like its namesake, AK47 is all about speed. It grows vigorously, flowers quickly and gets you high before you finish exhaling. Its fame comes from the quality of the high, which has a bright cerebral feel yet also the power to completely numb pain.

AK47 is easy to grow both indoors and out. Her versatility shows in her award record: she has won prizes for best hydro-grow, best indoor grow and best outdoor grow. Her Sativa side can show itself in the grow room where she can stretch impressively. Keep in mind that this is not a choice for a stealth grow; her pervasive odor will alert the whole neighborhood if you aren’t careful.

AK47 is a great choice for beginner and expert growers alike. She is easy, fast and absolutely delicious. She has been recognized at many different competitions for her high THC content and her medical uses. This is one strain every grower should try at least once. You might give up growing everything else entirely!

• Type Sativa
• Height Medium-Tall
• Flowering time 8-9 weeks
• Awards won High Times Cup 1999 (2nd), 2003 (2nd) Among Others
• Yield High
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 20+%

For Similar Strains check out:

• AK 48 Cannabis Seeds

• Vision AK 49 Auto-Flowering Seeds

• Vision AK 47 Seeds

#2 Female – Pure AK-X Line Feminized Seeds

Best For: Fast Finishing, Cerebral Hit

Female Seeds’s Pure AK implies the best of all AK traits… and that may just be the case. You would be hard pressed to find a more perfect combination of traits in any other strains of the AK line.

Pure AK stays short, rarely topping 70 cm and flowers in only 7 weeks under ideal conditions. She is easy to manage in the grow room, and produces masses of tightly packed, resinous buds.

Despite appearing Indica dominant as she grows, Pure AK has retained the mind-blowing, clear-headed cerebral high of a good Sativa. She has enough mellow body stone to keep you relaxed. Clear your calendar before lighting this weed, as it hits you hard and doesn’t let go for a long time.

• Type Hybrid
• Height 70 cm
• Flowering time 7-9 Weeks
• Awards won none
• Yield 40-100 g/plant
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 15%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Serious AK47 Seeds

• Vision AK 49 Auto-Flowering Seeds

• AK 48 Cannabis Seeds

• Vision AK 47 Seeds

#3 Nirvana – AK48 Feminized Seeds

Best For: Heavy Indica Stone, Fast Finisher

AK48 is a strain Nirvana bred from AK47 and her AK sisters. Her name comes from her ability to finish flowering in only 48 days, making her an even speedier strain than AK47. Keep in mind that AK48 is only distantly related to AK47. It is a cross of Jock Horror and Nirvana’s Ice.

In the classic AK fashion, 48 is easy to grow and responds well to a variety of set-ups. Outdoors she gets big for an Indica, stretching up to 2 meters and offering higher yields than her indoor counterparts. While yields are not as high as some of the other AK strains, 48 has hard, shiny buds that make trimming a breeze. Using a SOG set-up can boost yields indoors.

The odor is powerful from early in flowering, so keep an eye on your carbon filters and ventilation system. Despite the powerful smell, the flavor of AK48 is not anything special. Letting the plants veg for an extra week or two will improve the flavor. The hit makes up for any lack in taste, with a powerful stone that will leave you curled on the sofa.

• Type Indica Dominant Hybrid
• Height 100 cm
• Flowering time 7 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield 300 g/m²
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 15-20%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Lowlife AK-47 Auto-Flowering Feminized Marijuana Seeds

• Serious AK47 Seeds

• Vision AK 49 Auto-Flowering Seeds

• Vision AK 47 Seeds

#4 Vision – AK49 Seeds

Best For: Easy Grow, Powerful Sativa High

AK49 from Vision Seeds is s an AK strain that ramps up the Sativa side. The smell is floral and sweet, and the high is a rich mental experience with lots of energy.

Despite the Sativa high and lengthy flower period, the shape of AK49 is pleasantly compact and short. She is easy to handle in the grow room and thrives outdoors as well. Set her up in soil or hydro and keep her well fed. If you are growing outdoors, be sure you have a long enough growing season to allow her to fully complete her 12 weeks of flowering before the frosts come.

AK49 has a sweet flavor and a spicy scent which make smoking a pleasurable experience. Beware of the power of this bud… she hits hard and fast and will knock you right off your feet. For experienced smokers this is great daytime weed, as the high gives you lots of energy and creativity, though beginners should not underestimate her power.

• Type Sativa 65% Indica 35%
• Height 100 cm
• Flowering time 12 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield 450 g/m²
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 20%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Advanced Seeds- Auto Kaya 47 Seeds

• Serious AK47 Seeds

• Vision AK 49 Auto-Flowering Seeds

Best Auto-Flowering AK Seeds

Often creating an auto-flowering version of a classic strain results in only a poor imitation of the original. This is not the case with AK47. She has been surprisingly easy to turn into an auto that still has the powerful effects of the parent plant. There are many auto AK varieties available, but these are our favorites.

For more great auto-flowering strains, check out our Best Auto’s page here.

#1 Blimburn – AK Automatic Feminized Seeds

Best For: Stealth Grows, Hybrid High

Blimburn’s AK Automatic seeds are some of the stealthiest amongst AK varieties. These plants are tiny, rarely topping 40 cm in height, making them perfect for patio or grow box set-ups. From seedlings they finish and are ready for harvest in 9-10 weeks, while yielding about 120 g/plant. With such a fast turnover, multiple harvests are possible, allowing you to grow a lot of good bud in a small space.

Auto AK is easily grown indoors or out, in hydro or soil. She doesn’t require much feeding, and can be more or less left to her own devices. Be a little cautious if you have nosy neighbors; this strain still has a powerful, hashy odor that may catch attention.

The high from AK Automatic is strong and energizing. It has a nice hybrid balance of clear mental hit coupled with a muscle melting physical stone.

• Type Sativa, Indica, Ruderalis
• Height 40 cm
• Flowering time Finishes 9-10 weeks from seedling
• Awards won None
• Yield 120 g/plant
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 15%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Genehtik Auto AK Goxuak Feminized Seeds

• Royal Queen Royal AK 47 Automatic Feminized Seeds

• Lowlife Auto AK47 Feminized Seeds

• 710 Genetics Auto AK 107 Feminized Seeds

#2 Royal Queen – Royal AK Automatic Feminized Seeds

Best For: Flavor, Hybrid High, Easy Grow

The auto-flowering AK variety offered by Royal Queen is consistently described as one of the best on the market. It is Indica dominant, but only slightly, making for a high that is potent, relaxing and uplifting. Depending on how much you smoke, this is weed for socializing or for lazing around feeling dreamy and peaceful.

Royal AK is known for its abundant resinous buds and musky odor. It is easy to grow in pretty much any conditions, making this a very accessible plant for all growers, indoors or out. It stays short, rarely topping 70 cm inside or a meter outdoors. Yields are high for an auto variety, easily reaching 475 g/m².

Royal Queen is known for the quality of its breeding program. They only sell feminized seeds, but the stability is high and hermaphrodites are very rare. Both the auto-flowering and the feminized traits in this strain are stable, making it an easy choice for beginner growers.

• Type Sativa 35%, Indica 40%, Ruderalis 25%
• Height 60-100 cm
• Flowering time Finishes 9 weeks from germination
• Awards won None
• Yield 425-550 g/m²
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 19%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Blimburn Auto AK Feminized Seeds

• Lowlife Auto AK47 Feminized Seeds

• 710 Genetics Auto AK 107 Feminized Seeds

#3 Female – Auto AK Feminized Seeds

Best For: Stable, Easy, Classic AK High

Female Seeds Automatic AK is a cross of AK 47 and Lowryder. This strain stands out for its stability and reliability. While they are a little slower to start flowering than some other auto varieties, they are predictable. After a bit of a lag at the start, you can expect every single seedling to erupt into full flowering glory nearly overnight.

Indoors they rarely top two feet in height, though outside they can reach three. They like lots of nutrients to fuel their vigorous flowering, with a lot of light and low humidity. These are versatile plants, which perform well in hydro or soil and thrive in SOG and SCOG set-ups. Be patient with Auto AK. The longer you let her flower the better both yield and quality of the buds will be.

The kolas are resinous and carry a powerful, permeating aroma. Not a good choice for stealth! You can expect the soaring, cerebral and not completely functional high of AK 47 in this plant that is very beginner friendly in the grow room.

• Type Sativa, Indica, Ruderalis
• Height 2 feet
• Flowering time Finishes 8 weeks from seedling
• Awards won None
• Yield 40-100 g/plant
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level up to 20%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Grass-o-matic Auto AK Feminized Seeds

• Spliff Auto AK Feminized Seeds

• Genehtik Auto AK Goxuak Feminized Seeds

• Royal Queen Royal AK 47 Automatic Feminized Seeds

#4 Lowlife – AK47 Automatic Feminized Seeds

Best For: Stealth Grows, Hybrid High

Lowlife created the famous Lowryder, one of the very first auto-flowering strains. They have crossed that original creation with AK47 to produce a fast finishing, hard hitting and easy to grow strain.

The Sativa influence extends the flowering just a little, but this strain still goes from germination to harvest in only 10 weeks. Under 20/4 lighting, this strain will veg for a couple of weeks before flowering profusely. SOG set-ups will increase your yields.

Like most AK strains, this one has a potent odor, so be cautious if you choose her for a stealth grow. The hit is a powerful hybrid blend that comes on fast and hard, just like the original AK47. Expect bright mental effects and mellow body stone, perfect for a quiet afternoon at home or visiting with friends.

• Type Sativa, Indica, Ruderalis
• Height Small
• Flowering time Finishes 10 weeks from germination
• Awards won None
• Yield 30 g/plant
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level High

For Similar Strains check out:

• Genehtik Auto AK Goxuak Feminized Seeds

• Royal Queen Royal AK 47 Automatic Feminized Seeds

• Blimburn Auto AK Feminized Seeds

• 710 Genetics Auto AK 107 Feminized Seeds

#5 Sagarmatha – AK48 Auto-Flowering Seeds

Best For: Easy, Fast Grow, Powerful Stone

Sagarmatha claims this is amongst the strongest and hardest hitting auto-flowering strains. Like most auto-flowering varieties she is easy to grow and a good choice for beginners looking for decent yields and potent buds.

Resist the urge to apply any training techniques to these plants. They are vigorous growers which produce their highest yields when left alone. Give her good lights, quality nutrients and watch her fill your grow room with citrusy buds in a matter of weeks.

If you have the space outdoors you can watch AK48 shoot to surprisingly heights. Keep her in full sunlight and you’ll get impressive yields.

There are some powerful Indica genetics in this strain that come out when you smoke her. The initial rush is energetic and cerebral, followed quickly by a powerful physical stone that may sit you down and keep you there for hours.

• Type Hybrid
• Height 50-70 cm
• Flowering time 8-9 Weeks from Seedling
• Awards won none
• Yield 300 g/m²
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 15+%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Genehtik Auto AK Goxuak Feminized Seeds

• Royal Queen Royal AK 47 Automatic Feminized Seeds

• Spliff Auto AK Feminized Seeds

#6 Zambeza – AK Passion Automatic Feminized Seeds

Best For: Hybrid Hit, Easy Grow

AK Passion from Zambeza Seeds is a robust auto-flowering strain with a powerful scent, taste and hit. An easy plant to grow, AK Passion requires little care after initial planting. Flowering begins as little as 2 weeks after germination, and you’ll be harvesting 9-10 weeks later.

Like some of the other AK autos, AK Passion doesn’t like to be messed with once she gets started. Don’t prune or top her, just let her do her thing and you’ll be rewarded with a good yield of dense, smelly buds.

Her AK genetics make her a powerfully scented plant throughout flowering, so be sure to use strong carbon filters or a good ventilation system if stealth is important.

The smoke is strong and harsh, but the high is a balanced hybrid hit. There is enough upbeat Sativa energy to keep you cheerful, and a relaxing Indica stone melts away pain and tension.

• Type Hybrid
• Height 80-100
• Flowering time 9-10 Weeks
• Awards won none
• Yield 90-100 g/plant
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 15%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Sagarmatha – AK48 Auto-Flowering Seeds

• Genehtik Auto AK Goxuak Feminized Seeds

• Royal Queen Royal AK 47 Automatic Feminized Seeds

#7 Genehtik – Auto AK Goxuak Feminized Seeds

Best For: Easy, Fast Grow, Powerful Stone

Auto AK Goxuak is a powerful Sativa auto. A short plant, it rarely tops 60 cm and is a great option for a small grow box or tucked into your garden amongst the veggies.

An easy grow, Goxuak is a good choice for beginners. Flowering finishes and harvest can begin a mere 10 weeks from germination. This is a great option for SOG or SCOG growing. These set-ups will allow you to grow more plants in a small space and boost yields.

The smoke is sweet and fruity with an intense, crisp flavor. The effects are pure Sativa, with a racing, clear head high that is energetic and strong. A good smoke for a creative afternoon.

• Type Hybrid
• Height 40-60 cm
• Flowering time 9-10 Weeks from Seedling
• Awards won none
• Yield 50g/plant
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 15+%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Spliff Auto AK Feminized Seeds

• Royal Queen Royal AK 47 Automatic Feminized Seeds

• Spliff Auto AK Feminized Seeds

Best AK Crosses

As with all popular strains, AK genetics have been crossed in attempts to create even more delicious, powerful and interesting strains. Here are a couple strains with AK heritage that we found particularly fun.

#1 Heavyweight – Strawberry Cheesecake Feminized Seeds

Best For: Strawberry Flavor, Beginner Grow

Strawberry Cheesecake has AK47 genetics in its Chronic parent. The other powerful influences are White Widow and Cheese, making this a potent Indica dominant strain with a distinct flavor.

The plants stay short and broad, with many productive lateral branches. The kolas are fat and weighty with a heavy resin content. Created with the medical community in mind, this is heavy hitting weed. The stone comes on immediately, reminiscent of its AK47 grandparent, but is all physical and heavy. This is bud that will knock you down. If you weren’t sure exactly what the term “couch-lock” referred to, smoking Strawberry Cheesecake will give you a good demonstration.

Part of the appeal of this narcotic weed is the delicious flavor. It has the funky musk of cheese coupled with the fruit of Chronic. The smell is potent and pervasive throughout the flowering stage, so be cautious if stealth is a concern.

• Type Indica 70% Sativa 30%
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 8 Weeks
• Awards won none
• Yield 500 g/m²
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 20-22%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Barney’s farm Blue Cheese Feminized Seeds

• Dinafem Critical Cheese Auto Feminized Seeds

• DNA Genetics Kushberry Seeds

#2 Serious – White Russian Seeds

Best For: 22 % THC, Complex Hybrid High

White Russian is powerful cross, mixing the famous White Widow with AK-47. The result is a seriously powerful bud, with THC levels hitting 22%.

Like both parent plants, White Russian is easy to grow, though you will get the best results indoors. She will perform beautiful in either hydroponic or organic soil set-ups. She thrives in SOG due to her numerous budding sites and open structure. As an added perk, this is a mold resistant strain, mainly due to her shape which encourages air circulation.

The high will take you right off your feet. This is not bud to be smoked when you have any obligations. There is a nearly trippy cerebral effect that is so absorbing you may not even notice the heavy body stone sneaking in until you find you are no longer standing.

• Type Indica 80% Sativa 20%
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 8-10 Weeks
• Awards won High Times Cannabis Cup 1996 (1^st), El Punto Cup 2005 (1^st Indoor)
• Yield 350-500 g/m²
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy to Moderate
• THC level 22%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Vision White Widow Seeds

• Paradise White Berry Seeds

• White Cannabis Seeds

#3 Sweet – Sweet Jack 47 F1 Fast Version Feminized Seeds

Best For: Fast Flowering, High Yields

A cross of Jack 47 Auto and a Jack 47 clone, Sweet Jack 47 F1 Fast is high yielding photoperiod strain. The plants are vigorous growers and the buds have a fresh, lemony flavor.

Sweet Jack 47 is part of Sweet Seeds’ F1 Fast Version collection. By crossing regular strains with auto varieties they produce ultra-fast photoperiod strains with higher yields than the originals.

You can expect to see 500-600g/m² only 7-8 weeks after switching your lights to the flowering cycle. The kick is powerful and the Sativa dominant high will leave your head spinning for hours.

• Type Sativa Dominant
• Height Small to Medium
• Flowering time 7-8 Weeks
• Awards won none
• Yield 500-600 g/m²
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level High THC

For Similar Strains check out:

• Auto Hijack Feminized Seeds

• Royal Queen Royal AK 47 Automatic Feminized Seeds

• Blimburn Auto AK Feminized Seeds

• Serious AK47 Seeds

#4 Sensible – Kali AK Feminized Seeds

Best For: AK High, 20% THC

At first glance you may think this strain is part of the White family. The kolas glisten with so many sticky trichomes they appear to be dusted in frost. With THC levels at 20% the high is powerful, strong and long lasting.

For a Sativa dominant strain, this one is surprisingly easy to grow, thanks to its AK genetics. Even beginners can expect a grow room packed with beautiful, sweet, snowy buds. SOG and SCOG set-ups work well with these relatively short plants.

The flavor has hints of caramel sweetness that makes this bud a pleasure to smoke. The hit is all AK. It is bright and clear mental buzz with a relaxing physical stone that melts your pain away.

• Type Sativa Dominant
• Height 60-85 cm
• Flowering time 8-9 Weeks
• Awards won none
• Yield 400-550 g/m²
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 20%

For Similar Strains check out:

• Serious AK47 Seeds

• Nirvana AK48 Seeds

• Serious Kali Mist Feminized Seeds

#5 Green Label – AK Widow 47 Feminized Seeds

Best For: Medicinal Stone, Easy Grow

Green Label Seeds crossed two classic favorites to produce a powerhouse plant. With White Widow and AK47 as the parents, you know these are quality seeds.

AK Widow 47 is a potent medicinal strain that will numb pain and relax every tense muscle in your body. It has the powerful, knock-out stone of White Widow but is tempered with a brighter, uplifting mental effect from the AK side.

An easy plant in the grow room, AK Widow 47 thrives in soil or hydro set-ups. It stays short, making it a good option for a grow box or grow tent. With good yields, a fast flowering cycle and potent hit growing this strain is an easy choice to make.

• Type Hybrid
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 7-9 Weeks
• Awards won none
• Yield Good
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level 14-19%

For Similar Strains check out:

• White Widow Seeds

• Serious White Russian Seeds

• White Cannabis Seeds

#6 Jordan of the Islands – Gods AK47 Seeds

Best For: Powerful Hybrid High, Vigorous Plant

God’s AK 47 is amongst the highest yielding strains available from Jordan of the Islands. It is a cross of AK47 and THC heavy God Bud.

Unlike many of the AK strains, God’s AK47 gets huge. This is a plant of monster proportions that can reach 8 feet in height. Let if spend an extra week or two in veg and it will reward you with yields of up to 10 ounce per plant.

The buds are heavy and have a rich green color. The smoke is skunky and has a little funk, the classic odor of God Bud. The high is a spectacular combination of potent Indica stone and soaring Sativa cerebral activity that will keep you energized and flying all night long.

• Type Hybrid
• Height 2-3 meters
• Flowering time 8-9 Weeks
• Awards won none
• Yield 6-10 oz/plant
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level High

For Similar Strains check out:

• Serious AK47 Seeds

• Grandaddy Purps Candyland Seeds

• Humbolt Organization Blue Dream Seeds

#7 Ultra Genetics – AK Confidential Seeds

Best For: Heavy Indica Stone, Flavorful

This is another winning AK hybrid. With AK47 and LA Confidential as the parent plants, AK Confidential is a flavorful smoke with a heavy Indica high.

The plants demonstrate a typical Indica phenotype with a short, squat structure and single central kola. They are well suited to SOG and SCOG growing and require little training.

The scent of AK Confidential is variable and delicious. Some phenotypes lean towards crisp citrus flavors, while others have a hashy strawberry odor. The smells translate into delicious fruity flavors and a heavy smoke that coats your mouth and throat.

The powerful body stone makes this a great choice for medicinal users, and the flavors make it a pleasure to smoke.

• Type Indica Dominant
• Height Short
• Flowering time 8-9 Weeks
• Awards won none
• Yield Moderate
• Feminized Yes
• Autoflowering No
• Growth difficulty Easy
• THC level High

For Similar Strains check out:

• Heavyweight – Strawberry Cheesecake Feminized Seeds

• DNA Genetics Kushberry Seeds

• DNA Genetics L.A. Confidential

What’s Next for AK

AK47 continues to win awards and is amongst the most popular strains sold. This classic shows no signs of going anywhere. Her cousins, AK48 and AK49, continue to gain popularity. The AK genes are already present in such well-known strains as Chronic and White Russian. We will continue to see crosses of AK47 and the other AK strains, though I think that the classic version will hold its popularity for years to come, despite the never ending stream of new varieties and strains. This is classic weed that has a timeless appeal.

Conclusion

AK47 is simply great weed. It was amongst the earlier hybrids to hit the market, and it is everything that many breeders are still trying to achieve: an easy to grow plant with clear, bright mental effects and a beautiful pain killing body stone. What more can you ask for? Simon of Serious Seeds hit a jackpot with AK47. This is a strain that is still growing in popularity.

The other AK strains are nice additions, because they provide the grower some options. You can choose the Indica heavy AK48, tackle the slightly more difficult AK49 for the brighter Sativa effects, or choose an even faster auto-flowering variety. The AKs are all around great plants for growers and smokers alike.