Description
AK-47 seeds
AK-47 seeds carry one of the most decorated pedigrees in cannabis history. The line was stabilised by Serious Seeds in 1992 from a four-way landrace cross drawing on Colombian, Mexican, Thai and Afghani stock. Consequently, AK-47 – also written AK47 – is one of the few modern cultivars whose genetics trace directly back to original landrace material rather than to the Cookie and Gelato families.
In short: AK-47 is a sativa-dominant hybrid, typically listed around 65% sativa / 35% indica, with reported THC potential of 18-24%. Notably, it is best known for pairing sativa-dominant genetics with an unusually short flowering window, something the breeder has always treated as the line’s defining achievement.
AK-47 genetics and lineage
The three sativa landraces contribute the uplifting, talkative character and the open floral structure typical of equatorial genetics. Meanwhile, the Afghani input supplies hardiness, resin density and – critically – the compressed flowering time that makes AK-47 behave far more like an indica on the calendar than its ratio suggests.
Because the line predates almost all contemporary American hybrids, AK-47 appears upstream of a very large number of later crosses, and it remains in continuous commercial production more than three decades after release. Furthermore, the cultivar has accumulated more than twenty cannabis cup awards, and an independent laboratory test at the 1999 Cannabis Cup recorded the highest THC content of that year’s entries.
AK-47 aroma, flavour and terpene profile
The aroma is built on a deep earthy and sour base, lifted by sweet floral top notes with skunk and peppery pine behind them. In addition, terpene references for this cultivar consistently name myrcene and caryophyllene as the leading compounds, with pinene and limonene in support.
Flavour descriptions follow a similar arc: a smooth earthy inhale, then sweetness, citrus and pine or pepper emerging on the exhale. Moreover, that sour-floral combination is distinctive enough that AK-47 is still used as a reference point when describing newer skunk-derived varieties.
AK-47 seeds at a glance
| Strain name | AK-47 |
|---|---|
| Seed type | Feminised (all-female genetics) |
| Genetics / lineage | Colombian x Mexican x Thai x Afghani (Serious Seeds, 1992) |
| Classification | Sativa-dominant hybrid |
| Indica / sativa ratio | 35% indica / 65% sativa |
| Reported THC potential | 18-24% (reported, if legally cultivated) |
| Reported CBD | Typically below 1% |
| Flowering / full cycle | 53-63 days (roughly 8-9 weeks) |
| Reported indoor height | 100-160 cm |
| Reported outdoor height | 150-220 cm |
| Reported indoor yield | 350-600 g/m2 |
| Reported outdoor yield | 400-600 g/plant |
| Aroma | Earthy, Sour, Sweet Floral, Skunk, Peppery Pine |
| Taste | Earthy, Sweet Floral, Citrus, Pine, Pepper |
| Reported terpenes | Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene, Limonene |
| Pack sizes | X1 Seed | X3 Seeds |
| Sold as | Collectible souvenir seeds, 18+ only |
Reported botanical reference data
The figures below are reproduced from breeder and seed-bank literature and describe the inherited characteristics of the AK-47 line. They are published for genetic comparison only and are not cultivation guidance. Photoperiod cycle; outdoor harvest commonly listed late September to mid October.
- Flowering / full cycle: 53-63 days (roughly 8-9 weeks)
- Reported indoor yield: 350-600 g/m2
- Reported outdoor yield: 400-600 g/plant
- Reported indoor height: 100-160 cm
- Reported outdoor height: 150-220 cm
Why collectors choose AK-47 seeds
From a collector’s perspective, AK-47 seeds are a genuine piece of cannabis history: documented landrace parentage, an unbroken commercial record since 1992 and one of the longest award lists of any cultivar. In addition, the variety provides important landrace context in a collection otherwise dominated by modern Cookie and Gelato descendants.
Buying AK-47 seeds in the UK
Canna Genetics is a UK-based cannabis seed bank supplying collectible genetics to adult customers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. AK-47 seeds are dispatched in plain, unbranded packaging, and every order passes through age verification before it is accepted. In addition, seeds are supplied dormant and are intended for collection, preservation and souvenir purposes only.
For related genetics, browse our Sativa Seeds collection, or explore the full range of premium cannabis seeds. You may also want to compare Sour Diesel Feminised Seeds and Amnesia Auto Feminised Seeds.
AK-47 seeds – frequently asked questions
AK-47 is a sativa-dominant hybrid produced from Colombian x Mexican x Thai x Afghani (Serious Seeds, 1992). Seed-bank listings commonly report 18-24% THC potential and an aroma built around earthy, sour, sweet floral, skunk, peppery pine. Canna Genetics supplies AK-47 seeds as collectible souvenirs only.
AK-47 is documented as Colombian x Mexican x Thai x Afghani (Serious Seeds, 1992). The reported ratio is approximately 35% indica / 65% sativa.
AK-47 is classified as a sativa-dominant hybrid, with a reported split of 35% indica / 65% sativa.
Published breeder and seed-bank references list 18-24% reported THC potential for AK-47, if it were legally cultivated. Figures vary by phenotype and by source, and this information is provided for genetic comparison only.
The reported aroma is earthy, sour, sweet floral, skunk, peppery pine. The flavour profile is described as earthy, sweet floral, citrus, pine, pepper. Frequently referenced terpenes include myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, limonene.
AK-47 is a photoperiod feminised variety, which means flowering is triggered by a change in light schedule rather than by plant age. Reference listings give a flowering window of 53-63 days (roughly 8-9 weeks).
Yes. It is legal to buy, sell and own cannabis seeds in the United Kingdom because ungerminated seeds contain no controlled cannabinoids. However, germinating or cultivating them without a Home Office licence is a criminal offence. Canna Genetics therefore sells all seeds strictly as collectible souvenirs to customers aged 18 and over.
Yes. Canna Genetics is a UK-based seed bank and ships AK-47 seeds discreetly to addresses throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Orders are packed in plain, unbranded packaging and age verification applies to every order.
AK-47 seeds are supplied in two collectible pack sizes: a single seed (X1 Seed) and a three-seed pack (X3 Seeds). Every seed is feminised and supplied in a dormant state.
Legal information and age restriction
Canna Genetics sells cannabis seeds strictly as collectible genetic souvenirs for preservation and novelty purposes. Sales are restricted to adults aged 18 or over. In the United Kingdom, and in most other countries, it is illegal to germinate or cultivate cannabis seeds without a licence issued by the Home Office. Accordingly, we provide no germination or cultivation advice, and we refuse any order where we have reason to believe the seeds are intended for cultivation in a jurisdiction where that is unlawful.
All strain data on this page – including genetics, terpene, aroma, potency and botanical reference figures – is reproduced from publicly available breeder and seed-bank literature. It describes inherited genetic characteristics only and is published for informational and comparison purposes. Product images are representative.
