Sativa Des Rois

Sativa Des Rois Feminized Cannabis Seeds

Sativa Des Rois is a feminized sativa-dominant cannabis strain bred by French Touch Seeds from the legendary AK-47 lineage. The name translates to "Sativa of Kings," but with a 60–65 day indoor flowering time and a compact, forgiving growth structure, this one's accessible enough that we jokingly call her "royal weed for the plebs." She produces dense, lime-green buds with a THC content reaching up to 22%, and she's one of the tidiest sativa-leaning plants we've come across — short stature, tight internodes, and a growth habit that makes her a brilliant donor for cuttings.

Why Sativa Des Rois Stands Out From Other AK-47 Crosses

AK-47 has been crossed, backcrossed, and reworked by dozens of seed banks over the years. What French Touch Seeds did differently with Sativa Des Rois is breed specifically for sativa expression while keeping the plant compact and the flowering time short. Most sativa-dominant strains stretch like mad and take 10–12 weeks to finish — this one stays manageable and wraps up in 60–65 days indoors. That's indica-speed flowering on a plant that delivers a sativa-forward result.

The buds are unmistakably sativa in structure — large, elongated umbels — but they pack together with surprising density. That lime-green colouring is distinctive too; she looks different from most AK-47 phenotypes you'll find on the market. We'd pick Sativa Des Rois over a standard AK-47 if you want the sativa character without the sativa growing headaches. If you're after something with a similar flowering window but leaning more indica, French Touch Seeds' other lines or a classic Northern Lights cross would be the comparison — but you'd lose that uplifting, invigorating profile.

Growing Sativa Des Rois: What to Expect

Sativa Des Rois is one of the more straightforward sativa-dominant strains to cultivate, which makes her a solid choice if you're moving beyond pure indica grows for the first time. She stays relatively short with a compact growth structure — no need for extreme training or a tall tent. Her tight node spacing means she responds well to SOG (Sea of Green) setups, and she's an excellent candidate for taking cuttings thanks to her vigorous branching.

The one thing to watch: moisture. Those dense, compact buds — unusual for a sativa — trap humidity. Indoors, keep your relative humidity below 50% during late flowering and make sure your airflow is solid. Outdoors, she needs a well-ventilated spot. If you're growing in a damp maritime climate, she's not your best bet unless you can guarantee good air circulation around the canopy. Mould is the enemy here, and those fat buds are the target. Outdoor harvest comes around mid-October in the Northern Hemisphere.

Aroma, Appearance, and What Sets the Buds Apart

When you handle dried Sativa Des Rois buds, the first thing you notice is the colour — a vivid lime green that's brighter than most strains on the shelf. The buds are large and chunky for a sativa, with a resinous coating that makes them slightly sticky to the touch. Break one open and the AK-47 heritage comes through: a pungent, earthy base with sharper, slightly floral top notes. She's not a subtle plant in the jar — your neighbours will know if you don't store her properly.

The trichome coverage is generous, which lines up with that reported 22% THC ceiling. According to research published in PMC, terpenes found in cannabis — including sesquiterpenes like beta-caryophyllene — have been observed to exhibit anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic properties in preclinical models (PMC7044430). The specific terpene profile of Sativa Des Rois hasn't been independently published, but the AK-47 lineage typically carries a mix of myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene.

Sativa Des Rois Seed Specifications

Indoor vs Outdoor: Choosing Your Sativa Des Rois Setup

Indoors is the safer bet for most European growers. You control the humidity, you control the airflow, and with a 60–65 day flowering window you can run two cycles in the time some sativas take for one. Outdoors, she'll reward you handsomely — but only if your autumn stays dry. A greenhouse with open sides is a good compromise if you're in the UK, Belgium, or northern France.

How to Germinate and Grow Sativa Des Rois Seeds

1. Soak your Sativa Des Rois seeds in a glass of room-temperature water (20–22°C) for 12–24 hours until they sink. Seeds that float after 24 hours can be gently pushed down — if they sink, they're viable.
2. Transfer the soaked seeds to damp paper towels placed between two plates. Keep them in a dark, warm spot (22–25°C). Check every 12 hours. Taproots should emerge within 1–3 days.
3. Plant each germinated seed taproot-down in a small pot of light, airy seedling mix — about 1cm deep. Mist the surface and cover loosely with cling film to retain humidity.
4. Once seedlings break the surface, remove the cover and provide 18–20 hours of light daily. Keep temperatures at 22–26°C and humidity around 65–70% during the seedling stage.
5. Transplant to final containers (7–11 litre pots work well for her compact size) once the plant has 4–5 nodes. She responds well to light topping or LST but doesn't require it — her natural branching is already dense.
6. Flip to 12/12 light cycle when the plant reaches roughly half your desired final height. Expect 60–65 days of flowering. During weeks 5–8, keep humidity below 50% and ensure strong airflow around the canopy to protect those dense buds.
7. Harvest when trichomes show a mix of milky white and 10–20% amber under magnification. Dry slowly in a dark room at 18–20°C and 55–60% humidity for 10–14 days, then cure in glass jars for at least 2 weeks.

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Last updated: April 2026