AK47 was bred in the 1990s by Serious Seeds and became one of the most awarded strains in cannabis history: a Colombian, Mexican, Thai and Afghan blend that is easy to grow, quick for a sativa-dominant plant and reliably strong. Barney's Farm's feminised version is a faithful, widely grown take on it, and a good first photoperiod strain.
AK47 at a glance
| Breeder | Barney's Farm |
|---|---|
| Seed type | Feminised |
| Flowering type | Photoperiod |
| Genetics | Sativa dominant |
| Lineage | Mexican x Colombian x Thai x Afghan |
| THC | Very High THC (25%+) |
| Flowering / harvest time | 9 to 11 weeks |
| Yield indoor | High Yield (450-600gr/m2) |
| Yield outdoor | High Yield (450-750gr/plant) |
| Aroma | Citrus |
| Effect | Creative, energetic and uplifting |
Genetics and lineage
AK47 is a feminised photoperiod variety from Barney's Farm, classed as sativa dominant. The breeder lists its parentage as Mexican x Colombian x Thai x Afghan. Potency is rated very high THC (25%+), which places it at the top end of the current catalogue — not a strain for a first grow or a first smoke.
Planning a grow of AK47
Indoors, plan on roughly 13–15 weeks from seed to harvest: about 4 weeks of vegetative growth before switching to 12/12, then 9–11 weeks of flowering.
Outdoors in central Europe a 9–11 week flowering window means harvest lands in mid-to-late October — workable in a dry autumn, but a greenhouse or a sheltered south-facing spot takes the risk out. In southern France, Spain and Italy it is an easy outdoor plant.
Sativa-dominant plants stretch more and prefer slightly lower nitrogen in flower; give them headroom and resist over-feeding.
What yield to expect
The breeder rates indoor yield as high yield (450-600gr/m2). Outdoors the rating is high yield (450-750gr/plant), which assumes a full season in good sun and a large container or open soil. Treat these as the ceiling under experienced hands; a first grow typically lands at half to two-thirds of the figure.
Aroma and effect
Growers describe the terpene profile as citrus. The effect is reported as creative, energetic and uplifting.
Similar strains from Barney's Farm
- Amnesia Lemon — sativa dominant, high THC (16-24%)
- Acapulco Gold — sativa dominant, high THC (16-24%)
- Amnesia Haze — sativa dominant, high THC (16-24%)
Where to buy AK47 seeds in Europe
AK47 Feminised Seeds ships from Express Highs’ EU stock in several pack sizes, alongside the rest of the Barney's Farm range. Seeds are sold as collectable genetics; check the law where you live before germinating.
Frequently asked questions
How long does AK47 take to flower?
AK47 flowers in 9–11 weeks after switching to a 12/12 light cycle.
How strong is AK47?
Barney's Farm rates AK47 as very high THC (25%+).
Are AK47 seeds feminised?
Yes — these are feminised seeds, so every plant should flower as a female.
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