Classic · 1992
AK-47
A four-way landrace hybrid that defined the Serious Seeds catalogue and won more cups than almost any other 1990s strain.
- Type
- Sativa-leaning hybrid
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Bred by
- Simon / Serious Seeds
- Parents
- Colombian × Mexican × Thai × Afghani
History
Simon stabilised AK-47 at Serious Seeds in 1992 from a complex four-landrace cross. It went on to win Cannabis Cups across two decades and remains a benchmark sativa-dominant hybrid.
Sensory & chemical profile
Earthy, floral, sour. 16–20% THC. Caryophyllene + myrcene + pinene.
UK medical relevance
Not commonly catalogued by name on UK pharmacy shelves, but its chemovar — moderate THC, balanced terpenes — matches several daytime functional SKUs.
Legacy
Demonstrated that complex multi-landrace crosses could remain stable and reproducible in seed form.
Notable descendants
- White Russian (AK-47 × White Widow)
- Kalashnikova
Patient note
Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.