Acapulco Gold – Barney’s Farm Seeds (Feminised)


A revitalised 70% Sativa hybrid preserving classic Central American character, offering uplifting effects, sweet citrus–coffee flavours, and resin-rich golden buds.


Introduction:

Acapulco Gold from Barney’s Farm Seeds is a modern refinement of a legendary Central American lineage. This 70% Sativa hybrid delivers an energising, long-lasting uplift paired with rich aromas and frosted golden colas. Known for its motivating and sociable character, Acapulco Gold blends heritage quality with contemporary breeding for enhanced flavour, stability, and yield performance.


Strain Information:

Strain Name: Acapulco Gold

Breeder: Barney’s Farm Seeds

Lineage: Central American landrace selection

Genetics: 70% Sativa / 30% Indica

Seed Type: Feminised

Flowering Type: Photoperiod

Flowering Time: 60–70 days indoors; Outdoors October

Effect: Cerebral, creative, energising, subtly arousing, long-lasting uplift, stress relief

Aroma: Earthy, piney, sweet, pungent undertones

Taste: Sweet citrus, creamy coffee, pine, gentle wood

Height: Indoors up to 110 cm; Outdoors up to 200 cm

Yield: Indoors around 500 g/m²; Outdoors up to 1500 g per plant

THC Content: Not specified (high potential)

CBD Content: Not specified


Strain Description:

Acapulco Gold is a renowned, mostly Sativa cultivar polished by Barney’s Farm for improved flavour consistency, resin output, and garden performance. Dense golden-tinged buds form sparkling calyxes with notable potency and aromatic depth. The effects are bright, energetic, and motivating, ideal for creativity or social engagement. This celebrated strain earned 1st Sativa at the 2010 High Times Cannabis Cup, cementing its status as a premium Sativa offering.


Growing Information:

Adaptable to both indoor setups and outdoor gardens, Acapulco Gold develops strong lateral branching and responds well to techniques such as topping, LST, or SCROG. Indoors, expect around 500 g/m² after 60–70 days of flowering. Outdoors, tall plants can deliver up to 1500 g per plant when provided full sun, proper feeding, and adequate support. Finishing in October, this cultivar benefits from good airflow to promote dense, healthy flower formation.


Flavour and Aromas:

The flavour begins with a sweet citrus brightness and transitions into creamy coffee and woody pine on the exhale. Aromas combine earthy richness with pine and pleasant sweetness, forming a layered and lingering profile. These characteristics reflect the terpene influences outlined in the strain description.


Strain Lineage:

Central American Landrace Selection: Preserves traditional coastal Sativa traits, offering energetic, uplifting effects, strong resin presence, and classic earthy–citrus flavour expression refined for modern cultivation.


Effects:

Acapulco Gold provides an energising cerebral onset that enhances creativity, mood, and focus. Subtle arousal and sociability accompany the experience, followed by smooth, balanced uplift and stress relief. The long-lasting high makes it well-suited for daytime use and productive activities.


Strain Summary:

Acapulco Gold – Barney’s Farm Seeds is a celebrated Sativa-leaning hybrid blending heritage genetics with modern improvements. Offering citrus–coffee flavours, uplifting long-lasting effects, substantial yields, and award-winning pedigree, it remains a premium choice for growers and enthusiasts seeking a classic sunshine-style Sativa expression.


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