Description
AK-48 Autoflower crosses AK-48 with ruderalis genetics, giving you an indica-dominant autoflowering plant that grows on its own light-driven schedule. Reported THC sits in the medium range at 14%–16%, with CBD kept low. That combination points to a strain built for steady, everyday smoking rather than a heavy knockout punch.
Sticky resin coats the buds as they mature, and the smell leans earthy with berry and floral notes running underneath. Grind up a dried flower, and a bolder hash-like earthiness comes through, backed by a light citrus edge. Smoke a joint and that earthy-citrus profile carries a fruity finish on the exhale.
Indoors, AK-48 Autoflower finishes flowering in about 77–90 days (roughly 11 to 13 weeks) and tops out around 3.3 ft, making it a fit for grow tents and closets with limited headroom. Indoor yields run 1–1.3 oz/ft², about 1 to 1.3 oz per square foot. Between its compact size, quick turnaround, and easy grow rating, this strain suits beginners, balcony growers, and anyone working with a small indoor footprint.
Grow info
This strain carries an easy grow difficulty rating, so it works well for growers who are new to autoflowering plants. Its low aroma while flowering also helps it stay discreet.
Indoor growing
AK-48 Autoflower grows with an open structure and medium-sized internodes, pushing out plenty of side branches as it matures. That bushy, low-profile shape keeps the plant compact without needing much floor space. Final indoor height lands around 3.3 ft (39 in), which suits tents or rooms with tight ceiling clearance. Flowering wraps up in about 77 to 90 days, and indoor yields can reach 300–400 g/m² (roughly 1 to 1.3 oz per square foot) depending on your light cycle, pot size, and feeding schedule. Growers running 12 or 18 hours of HID lighting tend to see the best results, and packing plants closely together in smaller pots can help you get more out of a limited indoor garden.
Outdoor growing
Outdoors, this strain may show good tolerance to both hot days and cold nights, which can make it workable for balconies, terraces, and open gardens. It tends to perform well in warm climates and can take large feedings of organic or hydroponic nutrients. Harvest generally falls 11 to 13 weeks after planting, and outdoor timing is climate dependent, so results shift based on your region and the season. Planting between June and September, in a south-facing spot with plenty of direct light, gives the plant the best shot at finishing well. Outdoor yields of around 4 oz (120 g) per plant are common, though final numbers depend on how large the plant grows and the conditions it gets that season.
Training and plant care
A Sea of Green setup is recommended for this strain, since it branches out with fairly uniform side growth. Growing multiple plants close together in a Sea of Green may help even out height and structure across your garden. Training can also help manage overall height if indoor space is tight, though results will vary by setup and how the plant responds.
Flavors & effects
Flavors
The smell mixes berry and floral notes with a sweet, old-school hash undertone. Mild spice and savory hints round it out underneath. Break apart a dried bud and that earthy hash smell gets stronger, with a light citrus note riding alongside it. On the exhale, smoke carries a berry-fruit taste with earthy, citrus-tinged overtones, finishing smooth rather than harsh.
Effects
Reported effects include a sedating body feel alongside a focusing, euphoric head effect. Users describe a clear, relaxed high paired with body relaxation, which some find fits daytime use as well as evening wind-down. As always, individual effects can vary from person to person, and reactions to any strain depend on tolerance and personal chemistry.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene
This terpene will give this strain a herbal and tropical aroma. It’s also responsible for sedating and relaxing effects.
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Pinene
This terpene will give this strain a pine and woody aroma. It’s also responsible for the focusing effects.
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Caryophyllene
This terpene will give this strain a musky and spicy aroma. It can help with conditions like muscle spasms, pain and insomnia.
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