How to grow Dark Star x AK-49
Seb's take
Dark Star brings Purple Kush out of the Mazar-i-Sharif line, AK-49 brings its AK-47 relations — between them a pedigree with more attitude than paperwork. At 19–20% THC the effect leans relaxed and uplifting, happy enough to lift a low mood, calm enough to end the day.
Growing Dark Star x AK-49: what to expect
Feminized, so you'll not be sexing plants or evicting males. Photoperiod, so veg lasts exactly as long as you decide — see the vegetative stage on how long that ought to be.
Expect around 9 weeks in flower — textbook timing. Textbooks, for once, being useful: here's ours.
A heavy producer at 750 – 950 g/m². Plan your drying space before harvest week rather than during it — she will test the dimensions of the thing.
THC tests around 20%, which is strong by any sensible chart. Respect it accordingly.
Learn to grow her properly:
Common questions about Dark Star x AK-49
How long does Dark Star x AK-49 take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Dark Star x AK-49 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 Dark Star x AK-49?
The breeder lists THC around 20%. Firmly in the strong band.