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Oldschool vibes and fizzy drinks: Acapulco Gold and Mimosa evo
Welcome to my first run of 2025 wohooo! 😁✌️Since my last run was on the heavy side, my stash will soon be filled with really strong and dank flower. Which will help me in getting through the grey winter months. So this run will define my stash for spring and a big part of the summer 2025. For the sunny and warmer months i like to have some lighter, citrusy tastes and more of a cerebral high. Thats why i decided to go with Acapulco Gold from Barneys farm. I wanted to run AG since forever because i love oldschool strains which are still potent enough to give me a nice buzz.
And because i had no other strain which matches the flowertime of Acapulco Gold, i popped some Mimosa evo beans alongside them. So this time it'll be a double barneys grow. The AG beans are really old, they are from 2016 (never order on that site again). I'll pop all 5 of them and hope that at least three will germinate.
🍊 MIMOSA EVO (CannaConnection.com) 🍊
Genetics: Indica-dominant (60%)
Parents: Purple Punch x Mimosa
THC: 25%
CBD: Low
Smell & flavour: Berry, Citrus, Lemon, Orange
Effect: Happy, Uplifting
Mimosa Evo: A Hard-Hitting, Fruity Variety
Mimosa Evo is a powerful cannabis strain known for its long-lasting, electrifying euphoric effect. With 24% THC (sometimes a little more), it's a high-potency strain best reserved for experienced users or those capable of surrendering to her almost psychedelic buzz. Despite her potential to grow tall outdoors, Mimosa Evo is a manageable plant that can easily be tamed to grow shorter in tents or rooms with limited space. Her genetic background (Purple Punch and Mimosa) give Mimosa Evo very stable characteristics, while her rich combination of terpenes results in a luxurious, tangy aroma of citrus fruit.
Aroma, Flavour, and Effect of Mimosa Evo: Strap Yourself in for a Wild Ride
Countless strain descriptions mention the word "euphoria". Indeed, many cannabis strains produce an uplifted, elevated, and euphoric state of mind. Mimosa Evo, however, goes far beyond that, producing a truly invigorating high. While experienced users with a high THC tolerance might cherish these effects, it's worth noting that Mimosa Evo can easily overwhelm the not-so-seasoned smoker. Reminiscent of her parent strains, Mimosa Evo has a strong, refreshing citrus aroma and a sweet, citrusy flavour with hints of berries. [...]
I chose the Mimosa evo, because i really love purple punch and the combination with Clementine seemed like a tasty combo. And a high which is described as "active and euphoric" sounds like a perfect match for the long, hot and sunny days in summer.
🌞 ACAPULCO GOLD 🌞 (CannaConnection.com)
Parents: Landrace from Mexico
THC: Medium
CBD: Low
Smell & flavour: Sweet, Musky, Earthy, Spicy
Effects: Energetic, Alert, Uplifting, Cerebral
[...] Flowing over the Mexico–US border in the 1960s and 1970s, Acapulco Gold became an instant favourite among hippies and other members of the counterculture. Today, Acapulco Gold is a lot scarcer, though it occasionally finds its way onto dispensary shelves. When it does, it usually doesn’t last very long, as its legendary status and scarcity keep Acapulco Gold in very high demand among recreational and medical users alike. Legend has it that Acapulco Gold became so popular among students of Columbia University in the 1970s that some students organised a dedicated smuggling route from Acapulco to New York City.
After rising to fame among smokers in the 60s and 70s, Acapulco Gold was listed by High Times as #5 on its 1977 Top 40 strain selection. Years later, in 2010, Acapulco Gold also won a High Times Cannabis Cup.
Aroma and Flavour of Acapulco Gold: Sweetness and Spice
Acapulco Gold has a complex and unique aroma and flavour profile that sets it apart from other strains. Its pungent scent is dominated by earthy overtones mixed with hints of spice, citrus, and rich toffee/honey-like sweetness. The strain's flavour is similar, with a sweet, earthy taste and a hint of spice.
The terpene profile of Acapulco Gold is dominated by caryophyllene, a spicy terpene found in black pepper and other dark spices. Myrcene is another dominant terpene found in Acapulco Gold that may contribute to the musky, earthy aroma of the strain. Limonene is the third most prominent terpene in Acapulco Gold. With a fresh, vibrant citrus aroma, limonene likely contributes to Acapulco Gold’s light lemon aroma/flavour. [...]
I always wanted to grow some Acapulco Gold, because its such a legendary strain i heard a lot about. I never have been able to get my hands on some, so i'll grow some myself. Its that easy 😁
I imagine it to be the perfect summer strain, when you see the world through sunglasses, wear shorts and have a cold drink on a searing hot day. Seems like a great daytime strain and i'm very hyped for this run. I just got a good feeling about this strain. It has a rich and cool history, seens to still be kind of "original", has a good potency and sounds delicious. Whats not to love about that? There is a certain vibe about the good old days and i'm so ready for that kind of stoner nostalgia!
I want to run 5 plants max in my tent, but for now i hope for a minimum of 4 plants total. The Acapulco Gold seeds are so old, i hope they'll germinate! And If more than 5 seeds germinate, i'm gonna give them to a friend. But that would be luck! We'll see! Fingers crossed 😁
Have a nice weekend, thank you for checking in and happy growing! Much love, Herb💚
Good luck with your Mimosa Evo. I growed this strain 2 years ago and it was a tasty terpen profil, good yield and happy relexing high. So I plant it agin. I'm looking forward to comparing our plants.
Great start. 💪
I struggle myself in the first week. Trying to find that sweet water spot.
You do 80ml water 24 or 48hrs? Almost the same, mines in a 6inch.
My 250ml was too much 😂😂 Gonna be a 4 day dry out. 😭 😂😂🤘
@Fatnastyz, Yeah the watering! My approach is this: I only mist them until repotting to 4l pots. Then i water with the scale. Starting with 0.2l and introduce them to 72 hour wet/dry cycle. Working with a scale was a gamechanger for me. 🙌🌱🌞🍀
Ah man. Aco golds been one I've wanted todo myself (was one of my dad's old favorites, havnt had it in along time)
Nostalgic strain indeed tho, best of luck with ur beans. Gotta few that hung in there .
How old were they?
@Grow4Releaf, Ah thats very nice buddy. Sounds very special to grow family favourites. 💚 My beans are from 2016 said the packaging. But up to now they have been top notch. 😊🙌 Thank god! Happy growing buddy 🌱🌞🍀
@cheech87, Me too buddy! Feels good to grow some sativa again and i'm very curious to try a more oldschool landrace. Durban Poison is another one on my list, that i wanted to run since forever, but i had no beans. That would also seem like a good strain to run besides AG. Thanks for checking in buddy! 🙏
@Herbie101, you'd buy a zip for about 20-30 beans and then grab an album cover aka LP large record cover and 'process' the seeds out which would account for 1/2 of the weed you just paid for. ya, you heard me correct. lol
ag was no diff than columbian or whatever was goin round. seed weed from the 70's kicked ass all day!
@popcornsutton, Aw man, i'd love to have your tastebuds to compare the aromas when the AG is (hopefully) finished. 😂🙌 That would be even more exciting! 🌱🌞🍀
@Qutro, Thank you so much buddy! I don't know yet. I guess i'm gonna set up a mainline and switch when they are on 8 solid branches. Then we go from there i guess. 🤔 Probably 4-6 weeks from now. 🌱🌞🍀
@Sour_D, Yeah these old beans are no shit! I'm keeping 5 total, that is pretty much the sweet spot at the moment with the 15l pots. And its more than enough for my needs. I guess i'm gonna keep 3 AG and 2 Mimosa. 🌱🌞🍀
Good luck and sounds good strains! Friend grew few months ago mimosa from barney, no orange/citrus smell or taste on that pheno maybe this is better. 😊
@HippyHemulen, Thank you so much buddy! I also read different takes on AG, i'm really curious how it'll play out (if they'll germinate ofc). And to be honest, i don't know what to expect except a decent sativa buzz. But hopefully we'll see in a few months.😬