Description

Acapulco Gold Autoflower Seeds information

A beautiful sativa landrace, Acapulco Gold famous for its vibrant golden hues and big green buds originated in Acapulco, Mexico. It was highly in demand in the 60’s and 70’s which led it to become a strain synonymous with stoner culture after being featured in the Cheech and Chong film, Up In Smoke. Since then, Acapulco Gold has gone on to see a revival of its popularity as growers try to snap up any landrace genetics, they can get their hands on.

Smoking Acapulco Gold Auto

Effect

Acapulco Gold Autoflower like its photoperiod predecessor is as sativa dominant as they come and will supply a powerful but uplifting high. On the first inhale users will notice a cerebral high that motivates and keeps you going, followed by a laid back feeling that allows you to relax.

The uplifting high makes Acapulco Gold Auto a great strain for any smokers looking for an active high that allows them to just take the edge off their day but still get on with their jobs. It is also an ideal candidate for anyone suffering with PTSD, chronic pain or stress.

With THC levels reaching up to 24% some users have experienced mild paranoia so if it is your first time smoking go easy on this strain.

Taste and Aroma

Reminiscent of a sweet tropical fruit drink, Acapulco Gold is the perfect strain to relax with in the summer. When it begins flowering, you will begin so see signs of its bright yellow and green buds appear, at this point you will notice an incredible fresh citrusy smell that just fills the grow tent. As you grind up the bud into your joint or bong you will begin to smell the aromas of earth and herbal spices that linger on the tongue as you take your first inhale.

Growing Acapulco Gold Auto

Acapulco Gold was a hardy strain that grew naturally in the hot humid mountainous regions around Acapulco. Having been crossed with ruderalis genetics this strain is incredibly robust and is the perfect strain for anyone living in the warm climates along the equator or the Mediterranean.

Because of its sativa dominance Acapulco Gold may not be the easiest strain to grow indoors if space is limited. She can reach up to 180cm (6 foot) tall making it a difficult to manage in small indoor grow tents. That being said this type of structure lends itself perfectly to LST where experienced growers will be able to use the height to their advantage and bend the plants branches to create a flat canopy effect. This growing technique explained in our guide on how to LST autoflowers will allow growers to reach enormous yields for an autoflower off of just the one plant.

Is Acapulco Gold Autoflower hard to grow?

Acapulco Gold is a hardy, robust strain that originally grew along the hot coastal regions of Acapulco in Mexico. It grows well in hot climates with very little maintenance, however being a very tall autoflower inexperienced growers may find it hard to control unless they have a big grow room or can grow it outdoors.

Is Acapulco Gold Auto strong?

Yes, Acapulco Gold Auto is capable of producing highly potent bud up to 24% THC. Which puts it up there among the highest THC autoflowers.

Is Acapulco Gold indica or sativa?

Acapulco Gold is a 100% sativa dominant landrace strain that originated in Acapulco, Mexico. The autoflowering variety of this strain is 80% sativa as it has been crossed with ruderalis genetics, however it is as sativa dominant as you will get from an autoflowering strain.

How tall will Acapulco Gold get?

Acapulco Gold Auto will grow anywhere from 100 – 180cm in height. However, how tall the plant gets is really dependent on the grow lights, nutrients and soil too. If you want to limit the plant’s height because you are growing indoors then you can use methods such as LST to do this while also increasing yield.