Despite its intimidating name, AK-47 tends to win over the hearts of anyone lucky enough to try it. Slightly sativa-dominant, AK-47 is a pleasure to grow and produces exceptional buds, which have won it numerous awards all over the world, including High Times, Highlife, international, and national competitions.
Out of all the strains on this list, AK-47 might be the one with the most verifiable information. First bred in 1992 by Simon, the breeder behind the famous Dutch seed bank Serious Seeds, AK-47 is roughly 65% sativa-dominant and ties together genetics from Colombian, Mexican, Thai, and Afghani landrace strains.
Its sativa parent strains are believed to be what give AK-47 the high THC levels (upwards of 20%) and uplifting, mood boosting, and creative effects. Meanwhile, the indica genetics it inherited from its Afghani predecessors give the strain a more manageable morphology, tighter bud structure, and excellent resin production.
The final results of this unique cross is a balanced strain that, over 30 years after hitting the streets in the early 1990s, still gets a mention on lists like these!
