How to Grow Cherry AK Fast Version
Cherry AK Fast Version is a sativa-dominant fast-flowering strain (65% sativa), a cross of Cherry AK-47 and Kush Mints #11. It carries an 18 to 21% THC level, a floral, fruity and mint flavor, and a euphoric, happy and relaxed effect. As a fast version it is a photoperiod plant, not an autoflower, so you flip the lights to bloom and still get an exceptionally quick harvest. This guide walks you through the whole grow, from germinating the seeds to the final cure.
It stays short and compact at 1.2 m, races through a 6 to 7 week flowering, and can be grown all season long with a heavy yield. Fast, fragrant and forgiving, it is a great fit for first-time growers who want a quick, flavorful finish.
Recommended Strains
Cherry Ak Fast Version
|
THC | 18% - 21% (Medium) |
|
Type | Fast Flowering |
|
Yield | High |
|
Phenotype | 35% Indica / 65% Sativa |
Cherry AK
|
|
THC | 15% - 25% (High) |
|
|
Type | Feminized |
|
|
Yield | Medium |
|
|
Phenotype | 30% Indica / 70% Sativa |
Cherry AK Fast Version at a Glance
Before you plant anything, it helps to see the full picture in one place. Here is the quick profile for this fast, floral-fruity sativa, taken straight from the strain’s grow data.
| Seed type | Fast Version (photoperiod) |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Cherry AK-47 x Kush Mints #11 |
| Phenotype | 35% Indica / 65% Sativa |
| THC | 18–21% (medium) |
| Flowering time | 6–7 weeks |
| Harvest | All season |
| Height | up to 3.94 ft (1.2 m) |
| Yield indoor | 1.47–1.8 oz/ft² |
| Yield outdoor | 26.46–33.51 oz/plant |
| Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flavors | Floral, fruity, mint |
| Effects | Euphoric, happy, relaxed |
These are fast-flowering seeds, so you get a photoperiod plant that finishes far quicker than usual. Its 65% sativa lean places it among the sativa seeds, and its heavy harvest earns it a spot with the high-yielding seeds. Its quick, forgiving nature also makes it a strong pick from the best seeds for beginners.
Promos & Deals
How to Germinate Cherry AK Fast Version Seeds
A healthy harvest starts at germination. The paper towel method is hard to beat: fold the Cherry AK Fast Version seeds inside two damp sheets, slide them between two plates, and keep them somewhere dark at 70 to 79°F. A taproot usually appears in two to five days.
Once the taproot is a few millimeters long, move each seed root-down about 1 cm deep into a small pot of light, airy medium. Keep it lightly moist rather than soaked, hold humidity around 65 to 70%, and give soft light while the first true leaves open. Its vigorous hybrid genetics make for a strong, dependable seedling, which is part of why it suits first-time growers.
Starter tips
- Use plain, lightly pH-balanced water (pH 5.5 to 6.5) for the first week.
- Keep seedlings warm and humid, but never waterlogged.
- Hold off on nutrients until the second set of serrated leaves appears.
Growing Cherry AK Fast Version in the Vegetative Stage
As a photoperiod plant, you control the veg stage with the light schedule. Keep Cherry AK Fast Version on 18 hours of light a day for as long as you want it to grow, aim for day temperatures of 68 to 79°F, and hold humidity around 50 to 60%. It suits a temperate climate, so steady, moderate conditions work in its favor. Because it is a fast version, keep veg on the shorter side so it stays compact around 1.2 m.
This is the stage to shape the plant. A little topping and low-stress training spreads the lower branches, opens up the canopy, and keeps its light sativa stretch in check. Give it room so light reaches the inner buds, and its resinous structure rewards the effort with even, frosty colas.
Flowering and Buds of Cherry AK Fast Version
Unlike an autoflower, Cherry AK Fast Version is a photoperiod plant, so you trigger flowering by switching to a 12/12 light cycle. The difference is speed: its flowering time is an exceptionally quick 6 to 7 weeks, one of the fastest around. Because it can be grown all season, you can time a run to suit your setup.
Through bloom, drop humidity to 40 to 45% and keep air moving so the buds stay dry. The flowers build a fragrant aroma: a floral top note over ripe fruit, with a cool mint lift from its Kush Mints side, a fresh, distinctive profile.
At 18 to 21% THC it sits in the medium range, giving a euphoric, happy and relaxed effect, an upbeat, easygoing feel balanced by a touch of body.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Cherry AK Fast Version is a beginner-friendly grow, but its quick clock and fragrant buds point to a few things worth watching.
- Train early: do your light topping and tucking in veg, since the fast flip leaves little time to shape the plant later.
- Feed to the fast clock: with a 6 to 7 week bloom, keep nutrients steady so it does not run short during its short, quick flowering.
- Control the smell: its floral-fruity-mint nose carries in flower, so a carbon filter helps indoors if odor matters.
Expert tip: remember it is a fast version, not an autoflower, so you still control veg length with the light cycle. Keep veg short for a compact plant, then flip to 12/12 and enjoy the exceptionally quick finish.
Aroma, Flavor and Effects
The nose is fresh and layered: a soft floral top note over ripe, sweet fruit, lifted by a cool mint edge. It is a fragrant, mouthwatering profile that pairs Cherry AK’s fruitiness with the minty freshness of Kush Mints.
The flavor follows the nose, floral and fruity with a cool, minty finish on the exhale. On the effect side it is euphoric, happy and relaxed, an upbeat, easygoing feel grounded by a touch of body. Because THC runs a medium 18 to 21%, it stays balanced and expressive rather than overwhelming.
Dominant terpenes
Cherry AK Fast Version carries a fresh, floral-fruity terpene profile. Bisabolol leads with a soft, floral-chamomile note, Myrcene lays down a ripe, fruity base, and Borneol brings a cool, minty-camphor lift that plays into its Kush Mints side. Caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery edge, Pinene a clean pine freshness, and Limonene a subtle brightness, together framing its floral, fruity, mint character.
Nutrient Schedule
Treat the figures below as a starting map, not a rulebook. As a fast-flowering, high-yielding sativa Cherry AK Fast Version is a steady feeder, so read the plant first: tip burn means back off, while pale, slow growth means it wants a little more. All values use EC.
| Stage | EC |
|---|---|
| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 |
| Growth | 0.8–1.2 |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 |
Keep the pH around 6.0 to 6.5 in soil and 5.5 to 6.0 in hydro so the roots can actually take up what you feed.
What to Do With Your Trim: Extracts and Hash
Cherry AK Fast Version builds a good coat of resin, so its trim is worth keeping rather than tossing. The sugar leaves you take off while manicuring hold trichomes and suit Ice Water Hash, where cold water and agitation separate the resin heads into a clean, solventless concentrate. Pressing that hash into rosin keeps the fresh floral-mint flavor intact, or you can run a solvent extraction if that is your setup. The bare stems will not extract, but chopped and composted they feed organic matter back into the soil for your next grow.
Harvesting, Drying and Curing Cherry AK Fast Version
Timing the harvest comes down to the trichomes. Grab a loupe and watch the heads turn from clear to milky white; a scattering of amber signals peak ripeness. For this fast version that lands a quick 6 to 7 weeks after the flip, and because it runs all season you can time a finish to suit your setup.
After the cut, hang the branches in a dark room at 59 to 68°F with humidity near 50% and gentle air movement. Slow beats fast: drying over 10 to 14 days protects the floral, fruity and mint aromas that define this strain. When the small stems snap instead of bending, move the buds into jars.
Cure in sealed glass, opening the jars daily for the first week to let moisture escape, then easing off as the aroma deepens. Two to four weeks of patience here is where the floral, fruity and cool mint notes really come together, and it is the step most growers rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherry AK Fast Version an autoflower?
No, Cherry AK Fast Version is a fast version, not an autoflower. It is a photoperiod plant, so you still trigger flowering by switching to a 12/12 light cycle. The difference is speed: a fast-flowering line was added so it finishes in just 6 to 7 weeks, exceptionally quick for a photoperiod strain.
How long does Cherry AK Fast Version take to flower?
Cherry AK Fast Version has an exceptionally quick flowering time of 6 to 7 weeks once you flip it to 12/12 indoors, among the fastest of any photoperiod strain. It can be grown all season, so you can start a run almost any time and still bring it to a full, very quick finish.
Is Cherry AK Fast Version good for beginners?
Yes, Cherry AK Fast Version is beginner-friendly. Its very quick 6 to 7 week bloom and compact 1.2 m size make it forgiving and low-commitment, while still giving you the control of a photoperiod plant. Just do your light training early, since the fast flip leaves little time to shape it later.
How much does Cherry AK Fast Version yield?
Cherry AK Fast Version is high-yielding, giving around 1.47 to 1.8 oz/ft² indoors. Outdoors a single plant can reach a heavy 26.46 to 33.51 oz in good conditions, impressive for such a fast strain. Keeping conditions steady through its short bloom helps the colas fill out fully.
How strong is Cherry AK Fast Version?
Cherry AK Fast Version has a THC level of 18 to 21%, which sits in the medium range. The effect is euphoric, happy and relaxed, an upbeat, easygoing feel balanced by a touch of body. It stays approachable and expressive rather than overpowering, which suits newer growers well.
What does Cherry AK Fast Version taste like?
Cherry AK Fast Version leads with a soft floral note over ripe, sweet fruit, lifted by a cool mint edge from its Kush Mints side. It is fresh and fragrant rather than earthy. Both the aroma and flavor deepen noticeably as the buds cure slowly after harvest.
