Acapulco Gold is a legendary Sativa Dominant Hybrid that is commonly accepted to have originally been cultivated in the Acapulco region of Mexico. Acapulco Gold is one of the parent strains of Skunk #1, which is considered one of the backbones of modern cannabis genetics. Well known as a “ wake and bake” strain, the high energy and focused effects of Acapulco Gold enable productive starts to the day that some say is as effective as your usual morning cup of coffee.
Acapulco Gold is a landrace strain that was first found in the Acapulco region of the southern west coast of Mexico. Legend says that this strain originated from Central America and was brought to Mexico, where it subsequently became in high demand in the early cannabis market of the United States. Acapulco Gold has been a staple cannabis strain since the 1960’s and more recently was genetically stabilized by the Dutch company, Barney’s Farm.
Acapulco Gold is one of the parent strains of the famous Skunk #1.
Acapulco Gold has a THC content that ranges between 13-24%, with an average of 15%. Depending on the specific genetics and growing conditions the CBD content can range between 0.7% and 1.0%.
Medicinal patients report that Acapulco Gold is an amazing strain for balancing their mood disorders, such as depression, and maintaining focus during stressful times.
This strain is also reported to be effective for attention disorders like ADD/ADHD, while many patients hold it in high regard for the relief it provides them during their bouts of anxiety. There are also some patient reviews claiming that Acapulco Gold has a beneficial effect on arthritis or joint disorders.
Some people report that Acapulco Gold has an arousing effect, while others say that the strain acts as a “social lubricant” with its clear-headed and energetic high. Regardless of how this strain hits you, the euphoria and uplifting effects work in tandem, providing an energy that keeps you engaged and moving forward with clarity and purpose.
Adverse effects of Acapulco Gold can involve mild dizziness, anxiety in larger doses and the classic cannabis side effect dry eyes and dry mouth.
Acapulco Gold is described as having a fruit cocktail like aroma that also contains woody pine notes. The taste of this strain has a unique complement of sugary sweet citrus with pungent earthy notes of pinene.
Growing Acapulco Gold should not be attempted by novice growers, as it needs a little more attention than the average strain.
This strain prefers a hot and sub-tropical outdoor climate, which comes as no surprise, considering its roots are from Mexico and Central America. Should you not have access to that type of climate, it is best to take this strain indoors and emulate the growing conditions of the sub-tropics in order for it to flourish.
Acapulco Gold is a strain with relatively good resistance to common molds and mildew and is a hearty plant that can defend itself from some of the more frequent stumbling blocks that beginner growers encounter like pests and plant stress.
Acapulco Gold has an average flowering time of 10 to 11 weeks and the plants can easily reach a height of 6 feet or more. When grown outdoors, you can expect a yield of around 20oz/plant that will be ready in October and when grown indoors the average yield is around 17 oz/m².
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