How to grow AK-48 Auto
Taste
Seb's take
AK-47 crossed with Soloryder for a fast-finishing autoflower that trades some yield for considerable speed. Citrus, pine and spice on the nose; the effect runs euphoric, giggly, sociable, properly relaxing by the end. Tight, crystalled tops suited to high-density rooms — a compact heir to a well-known name.
Where it comes from
The AK-47 line, crossed here onto Soloryder, an autoflowering descendant of Lowryder, which tells you most of the bargain being struck. Every Lowryder cross accepts a lighter harvest in exchange for speed and a plant that flowers on its own schedule, and this one is no exception. What it keeps from the AK side is the reputation: years at the front of the pack for resin production, and the tight, crystal-covered tops that go with it. Sagarmatha have simply compressed all that into an autoflower small enough for a crowded room.
Nose & flavour
Citrus leads, orange more than lemon, with pine sitting just behind it and a thread of spice underneath. Sweetness rounds the edges rather than dominating. It is a bright, clean nose for an autoflower of this size, nothing muddy about it, and nothing shy either. The crystal on those tops carries the aroma faithfully from jar to grinder.
The high
Euphoric at the outset, and quick to turn giggly and sociable, the sort of company that improves a room rather than emptying it. It settles, by degrees, into a proper relaxation toward the end, though never so heavily that you lose the thread of the conversation. A daytime disposition that knows when the evening has arrived.
Growing it
An autoflower, so the light cycle is her own affair and the calendar is fixed: flowering runs 56 to 63 days, and she stays compact at 50 to 70cm, headroom will not be your problem. The growth pattern is built for density, which is to say she was made for packing plants shoulder to shoulder in a small footprint. Expect a modest 300g/m² for your trouble; that is the Lowryder tax, paid in full and without complaint. A touch of CBD sits alongside, at one per cent. Forgiving of enthusiasm, and quick to reward it.
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Common questions about AK-48 Auto
How long does AK-48 Auto take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is AK-48 Auto an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
An autoflower — she flowers on age rather than light hours, which simplifies the schedule considerably.
How tall does AK-48 Auto grow?
Around 70 cm. Small tents take her without complaint.
What does AK-48 Auto smell and taste like?
Citrus leads the nose — sharp, clean, and inclined to announce itself.