Among powerful cannabis strains none is more intense than AK-47. Its name comes from one of the most deadly assault rifles of all time and this name is not given lightly. An Ak-47 is the weapon you use when you have to kill an entire room of people. The Ak-47 marijuana strain is what you use if you want to put them all to sleep. Despite its violent name, AK-47 is actually a peaceful blend of marijuana. It's a sativa/indica mix that was bred from a variety of potent strains including Colombian, Mexican, Thai and Afghani. This plant is famous for having a ghostly white color to the leaves and buds. Ak-47 is an award winning strain of marijuana that is a great choice for smokers with a high tolerance.

The Ak-47 strain is the original "One hit wonder". The buds of this plant boast THC levels of well over 20% and are covered in resin and keif crystals. There is a strong spicy odor associated with this strain that can be a problem when smoking or growing. But if you live in a medical marijuana state this is not a problem. When cultivating types of weed like this you will get the best results with indoor growing conditions. The AK-47 cannabis strain has a flowering period of around 8 to 9 weeks. This is one of the fastest flowering sativas in existence. You can control the consistency of the buds these plants produce if you control the temperature. Low temperatures will produce buds that are denser, while high temperatures will produce light and fluffy buds. With proper care these plants can have amazingly high yields up to 500 grams per square meter. AK-47's high THC levels and yields have made it a popular among smokers, critics, and medical marijuana patients.

The buzz from this strain is immediate and long lasting, with a mellow cerebral effect. Lab tests have rated the THC content at over 20 percent and one hit can provide nearly all the THC a smoker will need to get high. This strain can be a bit spacey, but is great for outdoor activities, movies, listening to music, or other fun social activities. It has a pleasant taste that is overwhelmingly skunky, with sandalwood and floral tones. The smell is spicy and will remain in the room for a significant amount of time. After just a few hits most people well be at their desired level of consciousness. One hit will be plenty for those with a lower tolerance level. After smoking Ak-47 for the first time you'll immediately understand why it is named after a powerful assault rifle.

AK-47 put its creators on the map when it took a first place prize in the hydroponics competition at the 1995 Cannabis Cup in the Netherlands. Since that time it has set the standard for high potency hybrids with medicinal levels of THC. The AK-47 strain is a perfect example of hybrid marijuana cultivation at its very best.