K.C. 48 Auto

KC 48 Automatic by KC Brains is a very fast automatic cannabis strain that is very easy to grow. You only need a little soil, water and hardly any care - it is very resistant to pests, diseases and fungi. K.C.48 Auto is therefore an excellent strain for outdoor and guerrilla growers who have little time to spare, and it also thrives in higher regions. It is a cross between the Northern Lights Special and the automatic KC45, the blend smells very deliciously of Northern Lights with a small hint of lime.

Lineage: Northern Light Special x KC 45 Auto

Genetics: automatic Indica / Sativa

Duration from seedling to harvest: 10 - 11 weeks

Smell: Northern Lights, lime

Height: 100 - 120 cm

THC: 18%

• KC Brains: Dutch Breeding with a Long Story Behind It

Back in 1979, KC Brains got its start in the Netherlands, and things have been evolving ever since. The person behind it spent years picking up genetics from different places, always looking for something worth growing. That kind of hands-on work shaped the strains they still offer today. You will find plenty of growers sticking with their seeds because they are simple to work with and tend to hold up well, whether you are growing inside or out.

Quick Facts

Location: Netherlands

Focus: Indica, Sativa, and Auto varieties

Types Available: Regular, feminized, and autoflower

Well Known For: Leda Uno, KC33, Northern Light Special, T.N.R., Mango

Works Well For: Growers who want long-standing genetics with real-world results

Over time, they added autos like Space Mango Auto and Diamond Queen Kush Auto—a good fit when you want fast flowering and lower maintenance. With appearances at events like High Life Cup and Cannabis Cups, KC Brains still gets attention from growers who value older genetics that have been around for a reason.