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Flowering Type
Photoperiod
Parental lines
Central American
THC content
High THC (16-24%)
CBD content
Low CBD (0-1%)
Photoperiod flowering time
9 to 11 weeks
Yield indoor
High Yield (450-600gr/m2)
Plant size
Medium
Suitable climates
Dry, Humid, Warm
Aroma
Fruity
Parental lines
Central American
Sativa Cup Winner 2010.
Acapulco Gold takes its name from the old-time legendary Mexican cannabis strain but improved genetics and selective breeding have raised the stakes in terms of its sheer quality. Its appearance harks back to the old days too with green buds flecked with red-brown hairs and shining with resin crystals.
Acapulco Gold's genetics are mostly sativa and hail from Central America. Plants are quite short and rarely grow much more than a meter or so tall. It grows in all environments and will be ready after 60 - 70 days flowering indoors yielding around 500 gr/m2 of weed with 21% THC.
The dried buds have a fruit cocktail character which lingers long on the taste-buds. Its effect is exceedingly long-lasting and well-balanced; it offers great stress-busting qualities whilst also being upbeat and uplifting - a real cannabis strain for the soul. It was the HTCC Sativa Cup Winner in 2010.
Brand/breeder
Parental lines
Central American
Variety
Sativa dominant
Flowering type
Photoperiod
Sex
Feminised
THC content
High THC (16-24%)
CBD content
Low CBD (0-1%)
Yield outdoor
Very High Yield (above 750gr/plant)
Yield indoor
High Yield (450-600gr/m2)
Plant size
Medium
Photoperiod flowering time
9 to 11 weeks
Northern hemisphere harvest
October
Suitable climates
Dry, Humid, Warm
Aroma
Fruity
SKU
acapulco-gold
Photoperiod outdoor timeline
Photoperiod strains rely on seasonal daylight changes, so harvest timing is closely tied to your local climate.
Stage 1
Germination / Early Start
March – April
Wait for: frost risk easing, stronger spring light
Watch for: cold snaps, slow starts, excess moisture
Stage 2
Seedling / Transplant
April – May
Wait for: milder nights and settled weather
Watch for: transplant shock, wind exposure, pests
Stage 3
Vegetative Growth
June – July
Wait for: long days, regular feeding, healthy expansion
Watch for: overcrowding, nutrient issues, insect damage
Stage 4
Flowering
August – September
Wait for: shortening days, dry airflow, branch support
Watch for: mould, botrytis, high humidity, bad weather
Stage 5
Harvest
Late September – October
Wait for: ripe trichomes, dense finished flowers
Watch for: autumn rain, rot, early frosts
Indoor photoperiod timeline
Photoperiod strains give indoor growers more control over size, shape, and when flowering begins.
Week 0
Germination
Strong early establishment
Wait for: strong early establishment
Watch for: inconsistent starts, excess moisture
Week 1–2
Seedling
Stable structure and healthy growth
Wait for: stable structure and healthy growth
Watch for: stretch, early stress
Week 3–6+
Vegetative Growth
Desired plant size and canopy shape
Wait for: desired plant size and canopy shape
Watch for: overcrowding, uneven growth, training stress
7–12+ weeks
Flowering Phase
Strong flower formation and steady development
Wait for: strong flower formation and steady development
Watch for: humidity, airflow, support issues
Harvest
Harvest Window
Finished flowers and mature trichomes
Wait for: finished flowers and mature trichomes
Watch for: cutting too early or pushing too long
