One of the most well-known marijuana strains on the planet is Acapulco Gold. Its name comes from the region of Mexico that it hails from, as well as the unique gold color of its buds. The name can also sometimes jokingly refer to the higher price of this top quality strain. Acapulco Gold is a nearly pure sativa that produces a high yield of long sticky buds. The buds have an impressive coloring of light green, yellow, gold, and red. Acapulco Gold is easily identified because it is one of a few types of weed that is more yellow than green. It should not to be confused with its sister strain Acapulco Red, which has a somewhat similar color structure. Acapulco Gold is without a doubt the most powerful sativa strain to come out of the tropical regions of Mexico.

The history of this strain can be traced back to the early 1960's, when rumors of an intensely powerful strain of marijuana from Acapulco first began to surface. Its potency has increased with the invention of advanced growing techniques but the purity of the plant has always remained the same. Acapulco Gold offers an uplifting sativa high that is characterized by energy and positive emotions. The taste is delicious throughout the entire smoke session with sweet and spicy flavors. Because of the high THC content of the Acapulco Gold strain you will find it takes very little to get a decent buzz going. When cultivated properly this completely natural strain can easily compete with the latest high tech hybrids.

Acapulco Gold is one of the easiest cannabis strains to grow and it thrives in outdoor, indoor, hydro, and organic growing conditions. The normal flowering cycle takes around 80 to 90 days. Your time and patience will pay off at harvest time when the potent sativa plants begin to mature. The best time to harvest this plant is in late October. When cultivated properly Acapulco Gold can produce buds with a 23% THC level, and yield around 500 grams per square meter. The plants will be tall and skinny with tropical looking leaves of dark green. This strain comes from the jungle of Central America so water and light should be dealt out appropriately. Growing Acapulco Gold is not a complicated process, so it will work for any skill level from beginner to expert. This is a good choice if you're looking for a cannabis strain that is strong and easy to grow.

The Acapulco Gold strain is the 5 star version of Mexican marijuana. It is one of the most well-known strains of marijuana in the world and its reputation is well deserved. The tropical sativa leaves and bright golden buds make the plants look like a field of psychedelic corn stalks. Smoking this strain will exhilarate your senses while relaxing your mind and body. Acapulco Gold has an extremely high THC content, an enjoyable taste, and is a rare example of a naturally pure sativa.