The best thing about varieties like AK-47 is that offer a short
flowering time for a hybrid that mixes some very sativa-rich varieties.
The Ortega parent in its genetic make-up makes it quick to ripen, even
when you think that the plant is going to need several weeks more. The
AK-47 we selected had this characteristic, and when we crossed it with
one of our Northern Lights the flowering time was shortened to eight
weeks, so it will be ready to harvest by the end of September. A plant
that shows all its potential of a typical indica/sativa hybrid (60/40%)
when grown outdoors. If planted in April, it will grow to at least two
metres and tends to cover a large area in terms of square metres
occupied.
For optimal outdoor growing you should take care over both the
substrate you use and the growing area chosen. Fertilise in winter so
that the soil assimilates all the nutrients through decomposition. Make
the most of sunny days to cover it with black plastic and practise
solarisation to get rid of any insects that might attack the roots.
Recommended for novice growers because it is easy to work with, La
Reina gives no trouble when growing, forming thick stems on the trunk
and on the branches. The slim, serrated leaves — typical of AK varieties
— have a dark lemon-green colour. The internode is short and the plant
starts to branch out during the early growth stages to produce a large
bushy plant. With controlled growing indoors you can achieve a
spectacular, super-high-yield “Sea of Green”.
Don’t let this plant grow for too long indoors; two weeks will be
enough for you can keep its exuberant growth under control. Good results
can be obtained with a height of 60 cm.
Although it doesn’t need large amounts of fertiliser, you should try to
monitor the EC so that does not fall short. The leaves will start to
turn noticeably yellow. Organic growing is best for this plant. Applying
the right amounts of good earthworm humus and bat guano to the
substrate will be sufficient, combined with regular watering.
Flowering is exuberant, with large, heavy bunches of flowers that never
seem to stop appearing. Heavy, compact buds with a reddish colour,
laden with resin. Produces good hash. The flavour is one of acidic
tropical fruit leaving a slightly piquant aftertaste on the palate.
Indoor:
• Vegetative Cycle: 15 days
• Flowering Cycle: 60-65 days
• Medium height: 60 cm
• Production: 500 gr/m2
Outdoor:
• Harvest: October 1st half
• Medium height: 2 meters
• Production: 450 gr/plant
• THC: 16%
