Acapulco Gold

Sativa-Dominant

Genetics: Mexican Sativa, Skunk 1, Thor’s Hammer

THC
17–22%
CBD
0.1–0.9%
Flowering
70–75 days
Indoor Yield
1.5 to 1.7 oz/ft²
Difficulty
Difficult

Overview

Acapulco Gold is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain bred from Mexican Sativa, Skunk 1, Thor’s Hammer. With THC levels ranging from 17% to 22% and CBD between 0.1% and 0.9%, this strain delivers relaxing, happy, euphoric effects that make it ideal for daytime use and creative activities. The flavor profile features pine, sweet, earthy notes, driven by a terpene profile rich in Terpinolene, Limonene, Pinene. Rated difficult difficulty for growers, Acapulco Gold finishes flowering in 70–75 days.

Genetics & Lineage

Parent Strains: Mexican Sativa, Skunk 1, Thor’s Hammer

Classification: 80% Sativa / 20% Indica

Indica 20%Sativa 80%

Terpene Profile

TerpinoleneFloral, herbal, piney

Mildly sedating with uplifting qualities

LimoneneCitrus, lemon, orange

Mood elevation and stress relief

PinenePine, fresh, earthy

May improve alertness and counteract THC-induced memory loss

OcimeneSweet, herbal, woody

Antiviral and anti-fungal properties

Effects & Experience

Relaxing95%
Happy83%
Euphoric71%
Uplifting59%
Creative47%
Energetic35%

May Help With

StressAnxietyDepressionPainLack of Appetite

Flavor Profile

PineSweetEarthyLemonSkunkyPungent

Growing Guide

Difficulty
Difficult
Flowering Time
70–75 days
Indoor Yield
1.5 to 1.7 oz/ft²
Outdoor Yield
14 to 18 oz/plant
Plant Size
Medium
Preferred Climate
Temperate
Sex
Feminized

Acapulco Gold is rated difficult difficulty and thrives in temperate climates. Expect flowering to complete in 70 to 75 days.

Indoor growing: Under optimized conditions with proper lighting and ventilation, expect yields of 1.5 to 1.7 oz/ft². Plants typically grow to a medium stature indoors.

Outdoor growing: When given adequate space and a full growing season, outdoor yields can reach 14 to 18 oz/plant. Best suited for temperate environments.

Medical Applications

Based on its cannabinoid and terpene profile, Acapulco Gold may provide therapeutic benefits for the following conditions:

+Stress
+Anxiety
+Depression
+Pain
+Lack of Appetite

Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes. Individual results may vary.

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