AK-47 vs Blue Dream: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between AK-47 and Blue Dream? Whether you are a consumer choosing your next purchase or a grower planning your next harvest, this side-by-side guide covers everything you need to know.
Quick Overview
- AK-47: Sativa dominant (Colombian × Mexican × Thai × Afghani) – THC: 20-22% – Relaxing, uplifting, creative, euphoric
- Blue Dream: Sativa dominant (60% Sativa / 40% Indica) – THC: 17-24% – Relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, creative
Effects Comparison
AK-47 is known for its Relaxing, uplifting, creative, euphoric effects, making it popular among users looking for PTSD, anxiety, depression, pain. Blue Dream on the other hand delivers Relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, creative effects, commonly used for Pain, depression, nausea, anxiety.
Flavor & Aroma
AK-47 offers Earth, floral, sandalwood, sour, while Blue Dream is characterized by Blueberry, sweet, vanilla, earth.
Growing Guide
AK-47 flowers in 8-9 weeks, reaching 100-150 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 350-450 g/m². Blue Dream flowers in 9-10 weeks, growing to 100-170 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m².
Awards
- AK-47: Cannabis Cup 1992, 1999; High Times Top 10
- Blue Dream: High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple nominations
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Blue DreamHybrid THC
17-24% CBD
0.1-0.2% |
AK-47Hybrid THC
20-22% CBD
1.5% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Sativa dominant (60% Sativa / 40% Indica) | Sativa dominant (Colombian × Mexican × Thai × Afghani) |
| 🌍 Origin | USA – California (Blueberry × Haze) | Netherlands (Serious Seeds) 1992 |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 9-10 weeks | 8-9 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 100-170 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) | 100-150 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 350-450 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 500 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Mid-season (October) | Mid-season (October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, creative | Relaxing, uplifting, creative, euphoric |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Blueberry, sweet, vanilla, earth | Earth, floral, sandalwood, sour |
| 🏆 Awards | High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple nominations | Cannabis Cup 1992, 1999; High Times Top 10 |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Pain, depression, nausea, anxiety | PTSD, anxiety, depression, pain |