About Acapulco Gold
Genetics & History
Acapulco Gold is a sativa-dominant hybrid known for the golden hue on its green buds. This old strain is said to produce a powerful cerebral high that raises one's mood without producing overpowering feelings of happiness. Acapulco Gold comes from Acapulco, Mexico, but the exact genetics of the strain are unknown as it is a landrace strain that grew naturally for ages.
This strain is 80% sativa with THC potency ranging from 19 to 24%. Acapulco Gold seeds are hard to acquire seeds these days. It is often referred to in pop culture like the film, Up in Smoke, by Cheech and Chong. The strain was in high demand during the 60s and 70s in the United States.
Typical Effects
Common Usage
Appearance, Aroma & Flavor
The flavor and aroma that are present are mostly earthy at first. Chestnut and fruity flavors arise when a flame is brought to the bud. If you are a fan of sweet and spicy strains, you'll love Acapulco Goold. The colas become encrusted with sparkling trichomes.
THC Content
Effects
The cerebral high mixes with a calming body high for a relaxing experience. Mild paranoia and anxiety have also been reported. Users may experience dry mouth and eyes as well as headaches from using the strain.
Consumers use this strain to find relief from stress and anxiety. Those dealing with depression use it to lift their mood. The body high can also relieve chronic aches and pains.
Growing
Traditionally, this strain was grown outdoors. Growing it indoors is still proving to be tricky for producers as there are no clear guidelines on how to do it. This makes the strain harder to find as more growers move their operations inside. When grown indoors, the strain flowers for 70-75 days. Outdoors, plants are ready for harvest by mid-October. There have been reports of yields up to 500 grams per square meter.
Reviews
5.0
The Joneser
Reminds me of when I was in Acapulco, around 1975. What a heady time, indeed. This is excellent stuff if you want to use it like coffee. Gets me going in the morning, and I never stop smiling!
Jeff E Roderick
My all-time favorite, it attacked my inflammation and keeps me pain free for 17 months now.
Leftydood
This was the first time smoking this since the 70's. THC content varies from each grower. An enjoyable high and good for most pain. Provides enough energy to get things done while maintaining a fairly strong head high with a relaxed body. Food tastes GREAT. Lasts a good 3 hours!
Sativa Steve
First of all, I love and prefer SATIVA-dominant strains. I picked some of this up at a local dispensary. 30% thc and EXTREMELY frosty buds. This is some tasty grass. Nice citrusy flavor with herbal undertones. However, you need to respect her. I would say that paranoia is a problem with this strain if you take any more than one or two hits, regardless of what your THC tolerance is. Forget about smoking a whole bowl with this. I am usually pretty good at handling weed paranoia. I remember its like a trip and that its just the grass and then it subsides. However, when I smoked a whole bowl of this stuff, the paranoia was pretty legit. However, when I only take one or two hits of this stuff, I get a nice, cerebral, heady high. Depression is completely lifted. i feel my body become slightly light and lifted and numb of pain. Then the giant bolt of energy hits my like a thunder bolt with a very clear, sharp, and focused head high. Its like a monster energy drink sort of energy. This is a good strain for only taking one or two hits off of at a concert with friends, exercise, or going hiking or any kind of physical activity. I would avoid it for quiet evenings at home or for a strain to smoke a lot of. All in all, a super tasty strain but a strain that needs to be respected. You probably wouldn't drink 20 cups of coffee, so take it easy with this one, at least at first.
DuckyMadness
Bought a few halfs on the last trip to the dispensary, and this is the one we killed first. It's a mellow, happy, "get stuff done and be in a good mood" kind of high. Nothing crazy, just perfectly pleasant. Need to clean your kitchen? Hit this a few times and turn on some music. Good for socializing too, light and giggly and able to follow the conversations happening around you. 10/10 recommend. Caveat - if you are trying to get LIT, you will probably want to choose something else.