Mexican cannabis landraces thrive in a wide range of climatic conditions, including desert and mountainous terrain. The most well-known of these landrace strains, Acapulco Gold, exhibit sativa characteristics due to the higher elevation of Mexico’s mountains. Mexican landrace plants typically take the shape of elongated, spindly nuggets with loose, fluffy leaves covered in orange hairs. The leaves of the buds take on blue and purple tints when exposed to cold air. Customers describe an earthy, mud-like smell with a skunky undertone and a peppery finish.
Mexican landraces are highly resistant to pests and diseases and can be grown in both indoor and outdoor gardens. These strains can reach heights of up to 10 feet, so growers advise regular trimming and height control measures. It can take up to 16 weeks for some Mexican landraces to reach full maturity. Available only in seed form.