Acapulco Gold Seeds

Acapulco Gold: As Good and as Rare as Gold

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 Seeds 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. 

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

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.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: 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.
• Moisture control: Even though this strain is considered fairly easy to grow it is even easier under a controlled environment. Acapulco Gold thrives in temperatures between 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit, however, maintain humidity levels between 40-50% during the vegetative phase.  Stay around 30-40% humidity during flowering to prevent mold or rot.
• Training Techniques: The pique height for Acapulco Gold is around 6 feet tall. Make sure you use proper air filtration to keep your plants in perfect condition from beginning to harvest time and to ensure that you don’t overgrow to keep a THC content right around 23%.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your AK Auto feminized cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these mostly sativa seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time:  If growing your plants indoors then you can expect to see results within 9 to 10 weeks. If you are growing outside then you can expect flowering to occur in mid-to-late October. You are going to want to closely monitor the outdoor grow to ensure you harvest at the opportune time.
• Yields: Whether you grow indoors or outdoors you can expect to see between 450 to 550 grams per square meter.

Dominant Terpenes in Acapulco Gold: Beauty in Gold and Green

Acapulco Gold’s piney, pungent and sweet aroma, and citrusy/peppery taste are created by its dominant terpenes. Everything from the scent to the effects can be attributed to its chemical makeup. The science behind this strain only adds to its rarity and demand. 

• Caryophyllene: A Welcomed Spiciness – This is a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene that is found widely in black pepper and other dark spices. This terpene gives Acapulco Gold a hint of spice and lingering citrus flavor profiles can also have an energizing effect that is linked to reducing fatigue.
• Myrcene: Musky and Earthy – This contributes to the relaxing effects of the Acapulco Gold, and gives the plant its sweet and earthy taste. 
• Limonene: Adds that Special Tang – Found mostly in citrus fruits Limonene adds its fragrance and can act as a natural insect repellant which is perfect for growing plants outdoors.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Acapulco Gold: Rare and Popular

Cannabinoids are the background players in Acapulco Gold and can be attributed to the lasting effects of the strain. The happy and uplifting feeling you get when you smoke Acapulco Gold is due to its Sativa dominance and THC levels. The energizing effects are due to the majority of the cannabinoids being THC with lower levels of CBD.

• THC: Front and Center – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of Acapulco Gold. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 23-24%, the THC in the mostly Sativa strain is responsible for getting the user off the couch and is recommended for daytime use. The THC in Acapulco Gold will give you a relaxed feeling but still allow you to be productive.
• CBD: The Background Dancer – With only 1% of Acapulco Gold’s chemical compound being CBD you are more likely to feel a happy kind of relaxed than you would with a sleepy kind of relaxed.