Buddha AK is a true classic that attracted a lot of attention early on and still has a strong following today. The story of this line developed over the years, with the clear ambition of securing a lasting place among the well-known legends.
This strain draws on genetics that were already known for strong potency in the 1970s. The name of this classic is often misunderstood, as it does not refer to a weapon, but goes back to one of its parent lines: a pure Afghan Kush.
In the 1970s, it was still comparatively easy to find pure strains, which passionate travellers collected from far-flung regions of the world. Today, such original lines are much harder to find.
The original parents can no longer be identified with complete certainty, but the base is generally considered to be pure sativas from Colombia, Mexico and Thailand, combined with genetic influence from Afghanistan. These lines were crossed and stabilised over many years by experienced breeders before this classic gained broad recognition in the 1990s. This slightly sativa-dominant hybrid is suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation and remains interesting for many growers to this day.
This strain has played a defining role in cannabis breeding and has appeared again and again in many crosses of later generations. It is therefore no surprise that it has won more than twenty titles at renowned Cannabis Cups. Buddha Seeds has deliberately included this especially original line in its own classics selection.
The growth of Buddha AK
The selection is based on old cuttings that have been preserved for more than 20 years and still carry plenty of vigour. Buddha AK has been further refined by the breeders to become more resistant and easier to handle.
Buddha AK stays more compact and easier to manage because the strong stretch of its sativa-leaning ancestors has been reduced significantly. At the same time, character, yield and potency remain present in dense, voluminous colas.
The effect of Buddha AK
Buddha AK was selected from plants with strong potency, which explains well why this classic is still appreciated today and continues to satisfy demanding smokers.
The effect is long-lasting, energetic and clearly cerebral. It fits well with active moments, conversations or creative phases.
Smell and taste of Buddha AK
The profile is spicy and floral, with sweet notes. In the aroma, there are also slightly sour, earthy and skunky nuances.
Strain
Indica–Sativa hybrid
Type of strain
Feminized
Genetics
Afghanistan, Colombia, Mexico, Thailand
Flowering time
8–9 weeks (indoor)
Outdoor harvest time
Beginning of October to mid-October
Yield indoor
500–550 g/m²
Yield outdoor
500–2000 g per plant
Height indoor
n.a.
Height outdoor
n.a.
Flavor
spicy, floral, sweet
Effect
energetic, long-lasting, cerebral
Difficulty level
medium
THC / CBD
n.a. / n.a.
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