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Named for the area in Mexico where it was initially found it made its way to the United States in the 60s before hitting the silver screen as one of Cheech and Chong’s favorite ways to catch a buzz. While it is considered rare, home growers have increased its availability as well as its popularity. When harvested the buds feature a green a gold color profile that is truly one of a kind.
The sativa-dominant Acapulco Gold made their way from the Guerrero Mountains of Mexico to the United States. Its popularity grew exponentially when it was named one of the top 25 marijuana strains by “High Times Magazine”. Since then it has become one of the ideal strains to use for wake-and-bake sessions because of its 80-20 Sativa to Indica footprint.
Its daytime preferred high is perfect for morning smokers and folks who want to smoke and stay off of the couch. Its lively effects are preferred to other strains that have a heavy Indica profile. The strain produces more of a head than a body high allowing the user to be productive and alert as opposed to relaxed and chill. Although its popularity began in 1960s counterculture the rolling legalization of cannabis in states across the country has increased its already high demand.
The peppery and citrusy taste only adds to the legend of Acapulco Gold. The aroma matches the taste and flavor profile of the bud. It is overwhelmingly pleasant and sweet and is easy to grow if you have some moderate experience with growing your own cannabis.
Acapulco Gold feminized cannabis seeds aren’t the best choice for novice growers, but make an excellent selection for intermediate to master growers. If you’ve got a handle on growing then Acapulco Gold is a preferred plant due to its popularity and yield. Also, it produces similar yields in both indoor and outdoor setups with larger buds being predominate in most private grows. Harvesting these buds isn’t complicated and Acapulco Gold is fairly resistant to pests and pathogens.
Both Indoor and Outdoor conditions produce large buds and higher yields with outdoor grows producing slightly more grams. Indoor grow setups produce around 450 grams per square meter. Outdoor setups are around 550 grams per plant.
Please note: Growers Choice Seeds are available for sale in the USA only.
| Availability | USA |
|---|---|
| Seedbank | Growers Choice |
| Sex | Feminized |
| Variety | Mostly Sativa |
| Strain Genetics | Mexican Landrace |
| Flowering Type | Photoperiod |
| Flowering Time | 70 – 80 Days |
| Where to Grow | Indoors, Greenhouse, Outdoors |
| Harvest Month | mid-to-late October |
| Taste / Flavor | Pine, Pungent, Sweet |
| Effect | Energetic, Happy, Relaxing |
| CBD Content | 1% |
| THC Content | 23% |
| Yield | Indoor: 450 g/m²; Outdoor: 550 g/plant |