Elite 47 Auto by Elite Seeds

Elite 47 Auto seeds: sativa power with a red berry flavour

Elite 47 Auto is the autoflowering strain (a plant that flowers with age, not because of the light hours it gets) from Elite Seeds, a Spanish breeder. According to the breeder, it comes from its photoperiod Élite 47 (the version that flowers when the days get shorter), which it describes as a cross of two very potent AKs, and from breeding work with a ruderalis (a wild cannabis subspecies that brings automatic flowering). The result is a mostly sativa plant (the taller plant type with a more mental effect): 80 % sativa and 20 % indica. Elite Seeds kept crossing until it fixed its red berry flavour. At oaseeds we like it because it is an auto with real sativa character, which is not that common.

Flavour, aroma and effect of Elite 47 Auto

Elite Seeds set out to remove the typical ruderalis taste and let fruit take over instead. Its flavour and aroma recall red berries, above all cherry and blueberry, with hints of incense. It is a sweet, fruity profile with a spicy background that sets it apart from other autos.

The effect is its strong point. The breeder describes it as potent, cerebral and euphoric, and physically very active: this is not a strain for the sofa, but for the daytime. Its THC content (the cannabis compound that produces the high) is 15 %. If you want a stimulating auto that puts you in a good mood and makes you want to get things done, it fits well.

How to grow Elite 47 Auto indoors and outdoors

According to the breeder, it is harvested about 10 weeks after sowing. With autos it is important not to waste time: Elite Seeds recommends transplanting quickly after germination. If you do, the plant reaches a good height, up to 1.2 m, and a large diameter. It has some spacing between nodes (the points on the stem where branches grow) and forms long, foxtail-like buds, with very pronounced flowers that look like garlic cloves.

Like other autos, it does well in small pots, for example 7 litres, and in urban balcony or terrace grows. There is often light at night there, such as from street lamps, which would stop a photoperiod plant from flowering; Elite 47 Auto is not affected. Two tips: give it room sideways, because it grows with a large diameter, and use its short cycle to get more than one outdoor harvest a year.

Elite 47 Auto characteristics

Frequently asked questions about Elite 47 Auto

Is Elite 47 Auto indica or sativa?

It is mostly sativa: 80 % sativa and 20 % indica, according to Elite Seeds. That is why its effect is cerebral, euphoric and active, more for the day than for the night.

How long does Elite 47 Auto take from seed to harvest?

About 10 weeks from sowing, according to the breeder. As an autoflower, you do not need to change the light hours to make it flower, and it is best to transplant it early so you do not lose time.

How tall does Elite 47 Auto get?

Up to 1.2 m if you transplant it quickly after germination, with a large diameter. It is tall for an auto, so give it room sideways.

Can you grow Elite 47 Auto on a balcony?

Yes. The breeder recommends it for balconies and terraces: it does well in 7 litre pots and night light from street lamps does not stop it from flowering, as it would with a photoperiod plant.