How to grow AK 48
Seb's take
A four-way cross of Colombian Gold, Thai, Mexican and Afghani genetics, and a lineage that's been a fixture since the nineties. Sweet, floral citrus on the nose; the high is euphoric and energetic, happy enough that newer smokers ought to approach as you would a staircase in the dark. Easy to grow, and therapeutic for those after sleep.
Growing AK 48: what to expect
Feminized photoperiod seed: every plant a female, and flowering starts when you change the lights — which puts the calendar in your hands. The photoperiod lesson covers using that control well.
Flowering runs the standard 8 weeks — no surprises, which in this business is a compliment. The flowering stage guide covers what each of those weeks should look like.
A solid, dependable yield — 400 – 500 g/m² under decent conditions. Nothing that requires bragging; everything that justifies the effort. The yield lesson covers getting to "decent conditions".
Breeder figures put THC around 24% — firmly in the strong band. The number speaks for itself; we'll not add adjectives to it.
The nose runs sweet — dessert-adjacent, without apology.
Effects report as chiefly uplifting — she raises the tone of a room rather than lowering the lights.
Learn to grow her properly:
AK 48 from other breeders
The same name, several hands. Every breeder’s version below is its own cut — different figures, different temperament, same family. The particulars above describe the lead listing.
- Nirvana Seeds regular Seeds at Herbies →
The regular-seed take.
Common questions about AK 48
How long does AK 48 take to flower?
Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is AK 48 an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How strong is AK 48?
The breeder lists THC around 24%. Firmly in the strong band.
What does AK 48 smell and taste like?
Sweetness leads on the nose, and she doesn't whisper it.