Perpetual harvest : Big Bud VS AK-47

[guerillaju]

Hello guys

I'm caught up between 2 strain choices, big bud and ak-47

big bud ; 60 days ready
ak-47 ; 45 days ready

SO ;
Am I right to say that, for the same g/watt or g/sqft ratio, I'd rather choose the ak-47 ?

Because spaced by 2 weeks, I would harvest 1/4 of my tent every 2 weeks with the big bud

But with ak-47, that would be 1/3 of the tent every 2 weeks, right?

Any pertinent comment or opinion welcome, as to what's the best choice for best yield

[jangel]

I just checked a few listings for AK47 and from what I read it is 8 to 9 weeks total, including veg. I would go for that one. But also remember, this is a smaller plant to start with, so your yeild will not be comparable. It is like comparing mandarin oranges to large juice oranges. Both oranges, but different.

Peace

[guerillaju]

Yes, I agree, but I would do a SOG grow, 1 week veg.
So if I divide my 120 pots FLOWERING tent in 2 week stages

I'll harvest 40 budsicles of AK-47 every 2 weeks
6 weeks / 2 weeks = 3 stages 120pots / 3 stages = 40 pots each stage
OR
I'll harvest 30 budsicles of Big Bud every 2 weeks
8 weeks / 2 weeks = 4 stages 120pots / 4 stages = 30 pots each stage

Considering the fact that both yield the same weight per surface, if I harvest more surface (more pots) every harvest, I'll harvest more weight, no?

[green_nobody]

No, if you got a good BigBud genetic there it will outdo AK47 in yield - if that your only goal. besides, when i tried AK47 it took about 8 weeks to be harvested, BB takes only a week more for the dutch indica dominated line - but AK47 gives a high and the BB indica a heavy body stone. So i would rather ask what effects you would like to yield - a upper or a heavy duty tranquilizer?

[green_nobody]

Originally Posted by green_nobody

No, if you got a good BigBud genetic there it will outdo AK47 in yield - if that your only goal. besides, when i tried AK47 it took about 8 weeks to be harvested, BB takes only a week more for the dutch indica dominated line - but AK47 gives a high and the BB indica a heavy body stone. So i would rather ask what effects you would like to yield - a upper or a heavy duty tranquilizer?

From GPs FAQ


A strain guide
Here's a good strain guide from the Rhode Island Patient Advocacy Coalition.

RIPAC: Medical Marijuana in Rhode Island

Afghani #1
Lineage: Landrace
Breeder: Sensi Seeds
Flowering period: 45 days
Yield: Average to good
Afghani #1 is a classic. Compact, easy to grow, and potent, it is exactly what you’d expect out of a landrace Afghani. Lots of resin production and a hashy, earthy taste and its couchlock indica high are great, though they don’t often measure up to today’s fancy hybrids.
Recommended for: chronic pain, muscle spasms, anti-nausea, anti-emetic, and appetite stimulant

AK-47
Lineage: Colombian, Mexican, Thai and Afghani
Breeder: Serious Seeds
Flowering period: 53 - 63 days
Yield: Good to great
Strong smell, compact buds, great yield, and easy to grow. Compact stature. Look for the cherry smelling pheno. High is cerebral but not overpowering.
Recommended for: chronic pain



Big Bud
Lineage: Skunk #1 x Afghani
Breeder: Sensi Seeds
Flowering period: 50-65 days
Yield: Outrageous
If you’re looking to get the highest yield per plant possible, Big Bud is where it’s at. Unfortunately, its other characteristics don’t match its yield. It has a skunky but not powerful smell, and the high is typically indica. Between its low potency and the low ceiling of the high, it doesn’t make the best medical marijuana. Mr. Nice’s Critical Mass is a rebreed of Big Bud that fixes some of the potency issues. Big Bud is also very susceptible to bud rot and other kinds of mold.
Recommended for: anti-nausea, anti-emetic, and appetite stimulant

I don't agree on the potency issue with BB, good lines have a high potency, no doubt on that. Both indica as sativa lines of BB can get extremely icy.