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Acapulco Gold Cannabis Seeds Feminized
$60.00
5 Seeds Per Pack
Strain at a Glance
A classic 80% sativa from Mexican genetics, offered by the QCS team, with a cerebral high and a citrus and pine flavour.
Genetic Balance
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Key Information
- THC19–24%
- CBDLow
- GeneticsMexican sativa
- TasteCitrus • Earthy • Pine • Spice
- Indoor flowering time10–11 weeks
- Outdoor harvest timeMid to late October
Specifications
| Strain | Acapulco Gold |
|---|---|
| Seed type | Feminized |
| Genetics | Mexican sativa |
| Genetic balance | 80% sativa, 20% indica |
| THC | 19–24% |
| CBD | Low |
| Taste | Citrus, Earthy, Pine, Spice |
| Indoor flowering time | 10–11 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest time | Mid to late October |
| Yield | 450–500 g/m² indoors, over 500 g per plant outdoors |
| Pack size | 5 Seeds Per Pack |
These figures are ranges, not promises. Flowering time, harvest date and yield vary depending on growing conditions: the grower, the method and the season's weather. "Mold resistant" means mold tolerant: less prone to mold and slower to be affected. No strain is 100% mold resistant. How we set these numbers →
Taste & Aroma Profile
The flavour is sweet citrus with earthy notes, pine, spice and wood; one grower noted it is not a loud plant in the garden, which is handy with neighbours.
About Acapulco Gold
Genetics & strain profile
Acapulco Gold is one of the legends of cannabis: a landrace sativa from the Pacific coast of Mexico that became famous in the 1960s and 1970s for its golden buds and clear, social high. Our feminized version is 80% sativa with 19 to 24% THC and low CBD. Reviewers who smoked it back then say it is still the same experience — one grower in Vermont had not seen the strain since the 1980s and grew it for the nostalgia. We also wrote a full Acapulco Gold strain review. It is not the easiest strain in our catalogue, and the reviews are candid about it: an average of 3.7 out of 5, with germination and climate the two things that separate the happy growers from the disappointed ones.
How Acapulco Gold grows
This is a long-flowering sativa: indoors it usually needs 10 to 11 weeks and can yield 450 to 500 g/m² under ideal conditions. Outdoors it finishes late, by mid to late October, with over 500 g per plant in a warm, sunny spot. That late finish is the catch in Canada. Growers in eastern Ontario, northern New Brunswick and Vermont reported excellent results — “not very tall but very bushy”, “6 jars of dried bud from a 5-foot plant”, “no issues at all” — all of them in full sun, in large pots or well-drained ground. A central Ontario grower in a cooler, wetter spot got a very low yield and concluded it wants a drier climate. Give it your sunniest location, start early indoors, and consider a greenhouse if your autumn is short. Some reviewers found it harder to germinate than our other strains; use the paper-towel method, keep it warm, and contact us if a pack underperforms.
Taste, aroma and effect
The flavour is sweet citrus with earthy notes, pine, spice and wood; one grower noted it is not a loud plant in the garden, which is handy with neighbours. The effect is what made it famous: mostly cerebral, uplifting and social, with a mild ease in the body that never turns heavy or sleepy. Reviewers call it “great for socializing with friends, an uplifting buzz with no paranoia” and “a mood enhancer — everyone gets social on it”. It is a daytime strain through and through. For a sativa that finishes earlier in a Canadian season, look at Pure Power Plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Acapulco Gold take to flower?
10 to 11 weeks indoors. Outdoors it is ready mid to late October in a warm, sunny spot.
How much does Acapulco Gold yield?
450 to 500 g/m² indoors and over 500 g per plant outdoors in ideal conditions. One Ontario grower filled six jars from a 5-foot plant.
How strong is Acapulco Gold?
19 to 24% THC with low CBD. The high is clear and social rather than heavy.
Is Acapulco Gold indica or sativa?
80% sativa, from Mexican landrace genetics. Uplifting and cerebral.
Is Acapulco Gold easy to grow?
Moderate. It needs full sun and a long season; growers in cooler, wetter spots reported low yields. Some found it slower to germinate than our other strains.
Can I grow Acapulco Gold outdoors in Canada?
Yes, in your sunniest spot — reviewers in eastern Ontario, New Brunswick and Vermont did well. A greenhouse helps where autumn is short.
What does Acapulco Gold taste like?
Sweet citrus with earth, pine, spice and wood.
What are the genetics of Acapulco Gold?
A Mexican landrace sativa from the Acapulco region, offered here in feminized form.
Where can I buy Acapulco Gold seeds in Canada?
Right here at Quebec Cannabis Seeds. Orders ship from Quebec within 24 hours on business days, in plain packaging, across Canada and to the USA, with a germination guarantee.
Want the full picture before you buy? Read our Acapulco Gold strain review, covering genetics, effects, flavour and how to grow it.
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09/10/2026
Very disappointed. Only 1 seed germinated out of 5. I use the classic wet paper towel in a baggie technique.
I’ve had duds before but this is bad.
Hi Marc, we guarantee our seeds; you just have to contact us for a replacement
18/03/2025
Love this strand. I live in eastern Ontario and grow it outside in a sunny area in a large pot. A bit harder to germinate sometimes but worth it! Great for socializing with friends, uplifting buzz with no paranoia effects.
07/03/2025
I grew some Acapulco gold outdoors in Northern New Brunswick last sumer , it turned out awesome, not very tall but very bushy. I'm very satisfied.
13/10/2024
Little disappointed, the seeds I bought Gorrilla Glue all came up one inch and died, I wanted to tell my seed bank, but know one is answering me, I tried 3 times to talk to them about this, but never an answer..
I love this seed bank,
Had it only been one set of seeds I’d be ok with that because I believe you got to take the good with the bad and let it go, but when it happens twice, it’s caused me to loose my growing timing.
They always said they would replace bad seeds, yell I guess not for me..
When I started with this amazing seed bank, they were there ready to talk to you, now I can’t get anyone to help me..
Regardless I’m loyal to this seed bank, and just got some cherry pie..
Your staff has always been so incredible, and all I can say isn’t loyalty supposed to work both ways..
Again regardless, I’ll stay a loyal customer..
Just wish this didn’t happen..
Still I say thank you to all the staff, thank you so much for all the amazing grows since with your seed bank..
23/09/2023
Hello, this was the first time I have ever grown Acapulco Gold as I have not seen this strain since 1980ś , also its a tropical strain and I live in Vermont and the summers here are far from tropical. I figured I would try it, what's the worst that could happen {Die} ?? To my amazement it has thrived, its not tall but super bushy with the largest stalk I have ever seen in all my years of growing. Its definitely a late bloomer as its the end of September and only now the buds are really starting to take off. Thanks Guys
22/01/2023
Really a special plant.EVERYONE GETS SOCIAL ON IT and it acts as a anti anxiety mood enhancer.
12/12/2022
This was a great plant to grow. No issues at all. I got 6 jars of dried bud from a 5-foot-tall plant. Not much smell from this plant but I was impressed with the healthy green colour. The effects of this strain seem to have a bit of a Haze feel to me. I expected way more energy from this one but I haven't found that effect yet.
08/10/2022
It might be better in a drier climate cause i tried in central Ontario and they did NOT do well. Vary low yield.
Sorry this one didn't turn out as hoped. Every pack is covered by our guarantee: delivery is guaranteed, germination is guaranteed at 80%, and if your seeds didn't pop or the wrong pack arrived we re-mail a replacement — no arguments, just contact us. Our germination and growing guides cover the most common causes of a disappointing grow: https://quebeccannabisseeds.com/how-to-germinate-cannabis-seeds
— QCS Seeds
06/10/2022
first time is good plant
second time i grow this one nothing the special !
I dont buy this again
Sorry this one didn't turn out as hoped. Every pack is covered by our guarantee: delivery is guaranteed, germination is guaranteed at 80%, and if your seeds didn't pop or the wrong pack arrived we re-mail a replacement — no arguments, just contact us. Our germination and growing guides cover the most common causes of a disappointing grow: https://quebeccannabisseeds.com/how-to-germinate-cannabis-seeds
— QCS Seeds
09/09/2022
This one plant is massive, at least 10 feet, and is about 3-4 weeks into flowering. It’s in the ground, as opposed to another plant from the same seeds is 6 feet, and grown outdoors in a garbage can size container. Nodes are far apart. Definitely a sativa dominant plant this one. Hope it finishes here in Ottawa.