AK-47 vs White Widow: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between AK-47 and White Widow? 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
- White Widow: Hybrid (Brazilian Sativa × South Indian Indica) – THC: 18-25% – Euphoric, energetic, talkative, 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. White Widow on the other hand delivers Euphoric, energetic, talkative, creative effects, commonly used for Depression, pain, PTSD, fatigue.
Flavor & Aroma
AK-47 offers Earth, floral, sandalwood, sour, while White Widow is characterized by Earth, wood, floral, pepper, pine.
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. White Widow flowers in 8-9 weeks, growing to 60-100 cm (indoor) / up to 130 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 450-500 g/m².
Awards
- AK-47: Cannabis Cup 1992, 1999; High Times Top 10
- White Widow: Cannabis Cup 1995 – Best Product
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
White WidowHybrid THC
18-25% CBD
< 1% |
AK-47Hybrid THC
20-22% CBD
1.5% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Hybrid (Brazilian Sativa × South Indian Indica) | Sativa dominant (Colombian × Mexican × Thai × Afghani) |
| 🌍 Origin | Netherlands (Green House Seeds) | Netherlands (Serious Seeds) 1992 |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-9 weeks | 8-9 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 60-100 cm (indoor) / up to 130 cm (outdoor) | 100-150 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 450-500 g/m² | 350-450 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 500 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Early-mid (October) | Mid-season (October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Euphoric, energetic, talkative, creative | Relaxing, uplifting, creative, euphoric |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Earth, wood, floral, pepper, pine | Earth, floral, sandalwood, sour |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup 1995 – Best Product | Cannabis Cup 1992, 1999; High Times Top 10 |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Depression, pain, PTSD, fatigue | PTSD, anxiety, depression, pain |