How to grow El Alquimista
THC 21% 
Flowering 50 - 55 days 
Yield 440 g/m² Taste
Seb's take
Northern Lights and AK-47 combined by Samsara Seeds under a name that means 'the Alchemist' — appropriately, since the mix turns out rather more than the sum of its parts. Earthy, spiced nose; the high is euphoric and has tested past 21%. A cooler climate rewards her with a proper display of autumn colour.
Where it comes from
Samsara Seeds combined Northern Lights and AK-47 under a name that means 'the Alchemist' — appropriate, since the mix turns out rather more than the sum of its parts. The record names both parents plainly and describes a euphoric result from two of the most dependable lines in the trade. Northern Lights for its settled indica weight, AK-47 for its punch, and a 70 per cent indica lean holding them together.
Nose & flavour
The record gives a wonderful earthy smell with hints of spice, and I will leave the description there rather than invent notes it does not list. Earthy and spiced — grounded, warm, and true to the Northern Lights side of the family.
The high
Euphoric, by the record's account — some samples have tested past 21 per cent THC, so the lift comes with genuine weight behind it. I will not add effects the record does not name, but euphoria from a 70 per cent indica of this pedigree tends to arrive warm and enveloping rather than racy.
Growing it
Flowering quickly, in around 50 to 55 days for a solid 440 g/m². The record describes a medium height rather than a figure, so I will state it no more precisely than that; low-stress training is recommended to keep the canopy even. Excellent resistance to pests and mould makes her easy indoors, and she thrives outdoors too — a cooler climate in particular rewards her with a proper display of autumn colour as she finishes. Straightforward, resilient, and rather beautiful at the close.
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Common questions about El Alquimista
How long does El Alquimista take to flower?
Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. Quick, as these things go.
Is El Alquimista 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 El Alquimista?
The breeder lists THC around 21%. Firmly in the strong band.
