THC
12.4–16.1%
Middle half of 6 lab tests · median 14.08%
CBD
0.2%
Middle half of 5 lab tests · median 0.13%
Genetics Split
Acapulco Gold is a pure sativa with citrus, earthy, and fruity flavors. It provides energetic and super relaxing effects, aiding stress and insomnia.
Lab-Tested Profile
Measured in 6 flower lab tests of samples sold as Acapulco Gold by Analytical360, 2012–2016. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.
Terpenes by weight · total 1.9% median
Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.
Terpene Profile
Relative levels from lab and source data.
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Relative terpene levels from lab and source data
THC in this profile
16.1% THC
Growing Information
Flowering Time
10–12 weeks
Difficulty
moderate
Height (Indoor)
150-200cm
Height (Outdoor)
250-350cm
Yield (Indoor)
300-400 g/m²
Yield (Outdoor)
400-500 g/plant
About Acapulco Gold
This pure sativa, with 100% sativa genetics, traces its lineage to a Mexican landrace. Acapulco Gold requires moderate growing effort and has a longer flowering time of 10-12 weeks. Indoor plants can reach impressive heights of 150-200cm, with yields around 300-400 g/m², while outdoor plants can grow significantly taller, from 250-350cm, producing 400-500 g/plant. It is known for inducing energetic and relaxing effects, often described as super relaxing and helpful for stress and insomnia. The flavor profile includes citrus, earthy, herbal, and fruity notes, with terpenes like Limonene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene, and Pinene. The version from Seed Supreme contains 15-19.79% THC and 1% CBD, and is used for depression, stress, and pain.
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Bred from Acapulco Gold
12 crosses in our database list Acapulco Gold as a parent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acapulco Gold
Is Acapulco Gold an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Acapulco Gold is classified as a sativa cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of Me × ican landrace.
What cannabinoid content is reported for Acapulco Gold?
Acapulco Gold: 14.1% THC and 0.2% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.
What are the common effects of Acapulco Gold?
Our data sources report these effects for Acapulco Gold: insomnia, relaxed, energetic. Individual experiences vary.
What does Acapulco Gold taste and smell like?
Our data sources list flavors of citrus, earthy, fruity and terpenes such as Bisabolol, Caryophyllene, Humulene for Acapulco Gold.
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Shared reported terpene or flavor notes; effects may differ
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