Acapulco Gold

Cannabis Strain Review: Acapulco Gold

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before cleaning or working out
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 80% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Happy
98%
Energetic
90%
Uplifted
85%
Euphoric
66%
Deeply Relaxing
64%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
40%
Dry Eyes
38%
The Scaries
25%
Dizzy
12%

Don't pass on this one. You'll find this strain constantly in 10 ten lists, and for good reason. The Happy, Energetic, Uplifted, Euphoric, Deeply Relaxing effects of Acapulco Gold produce a head and body high for users who describe the ideal time to enjoy

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a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

Nicely relaxing, and euphoric. Enjoy the best afternoon ever, relaxing and being in the moment. Acapulco Gold is a classic that hits hard and lasts long. Awesome head and body high. Smells, looks and tastes delicious.

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The Flavor Story

When smoked or incorporated into an edible or meal, the flavor profile of the Acapulco Gold strain is Earthy, Sweet, Citrus, Coffee, Pine, Pungent and Creamy. Identifying and pairing the right flavors can make all the difference when designing the perfect culinary cannabis experience. For ideas on what flavors match nicely, check out our cooking with cannabis guide.

The Aroma Story

Acapulco Gold has a aroma profile that is Earthy, Pine, Pungent and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
13.7 - 24%
CBD
0.1 - 7%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Acapulco Gold presents terpenes Limonene, Pinene, Caryophyllene and Humulene. THC ranges between 13.7 - 24%. There is also a healthy does of CBD, 0.1 - 7% and CBG, 0.15%

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
mid-to Late October 21oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
10 to 11 weeks 18oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Acapulco Gold is generally considered moderate to difficult when growing indoors where you can expect flowering in 10 to 11 weeks, growing to a height of with a yield of 18oz/ m2. Outdoors, Acapulco Gold should harvest around mid-to Late October, yielding 21oz/ plant.

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Acapulco Gold shares genetics with Central American strains but its exact linage is unknown.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The notes from Negroni will pair nicely with dominant terpene, limonene, from Acapulco Gold. The limonene terpene will add juniper notes which will blend nicely with the herbal gin you use in your Negroni recipe. Since we suggest you before cleaning or working out when using Acapulco Gold you might want to check our out recipe for Weed Smoothie. When you're looking to get the job done you need the right fuel. This smoothie combined with with this strain will give you optimum results. Arnold will approve.

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