Nirvana Seed Bank
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Since the mid 1990’s “AK” strains have been increasingly
popular. The Nirvana AK-48 is a strong early finishing version.
Its ICE mother has ancestors of Afghani, Skunk, Northern
Lights and Shiva stock. An intense selection process drawing
from thousands of plants was used to find this special mother.
ICE flowers are richly covered in trichomes and have a dense
consistency. She has a high flower-to-leaf ratio, with buds
forming along her main branches. The father is Jock Horror, a
three-way hybrid that combines genetics from Northern Lights,
Skunk and Haze. The Jock Horror is a heavy resin producer and
an early finisher with a unique fresh flavor and a potent upbeat
buzz.
From these parents, the AK-48 has retained a fast finish,
producing hard buds that have an exceptional and penetrating
aroma. Although she is a mix of indica and sativa with a slight
indica dominance genetically, AK-48 retains key sativa qualities
in her high. AK-48 finishes in as early as 7 weeks if conditions
are perfect, but otherwise may take as long as 9 weeks to
finish.
This variety is optimally grown indoors using a soil medium
and organic fertilizers to get the best flavor, although her
flavor is considered secondary to her punchy buzz and fast
grow time. She is great for sea-of-green style gardens. Nirvana
recommends planting 16 plants per square meter, then pruning
each plant to only 6 branches and the top in order to optimize
the size and bud consistency throughout the crop. AK-48 is a
medium-sized plant that will double in height if flowering is
induced at 20 inches (50 cm). The leaves on this plant are
small, somewhat thin, and delicate. Outdoors, it is particularly
suitable for climates such as Spain, where it finishes in
October. Overall, this plant is hardy yet manageable, bouncing
back well from minor stresses. For this reason, it is a good
choice for a beginner who likes a buzz with a slow onset and a
strong kick once it takes effect.
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