Acapulco Gold Auto vs Ace of Spades Autoflower — Side-by-Side Comparison
Acapulco Gold Auto and Ace of Spades Autoflower keep showing up in the same buyer questions, and the reason is simple: they overlap in popularity but not in payoff. The comparison underneath uses real cultivar data — THC, indica/sativa split, flowering time, indoor and outdoor yield, height, and difficulty — so the decision becomes a matter of fit, not hype.
Acapulco Gold Auto vs Ace of Spades Autoflower at a glance
| Spec | Acapulco Gold Auto | Ace of Spades Autoflower |
|---|---|---|
| THC | 20%% | 20% |
| Strain split | 20% Indica / 70% Sativa | 66% Indica / 34% Sativa |
| Flowering time | — | 8-10 weekswinner |
| Indoor yield | — | 350-500g/m² |
| Outdoor yield | — | 50-200g/plant |
| Plant height | — | 60-100cm |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Easywinner |
| Autoflower | Yes | Yes |
| Feminized | Yes | Yes |
Effects compared
Acapulco Gold Auto delivers
Both share
Ace of Spades Autoflower delivers
Acapulco Gold Auto and Ace of Spades Autoflower both bring happy to the experience, but Acapulco Gold Auto leans more into creative territory while Ace of Spades Autoflower pushes harder on relaxed effects.
Growing Acapulco Gold Auto vs growing Ace of Spades Autoflower
Acapulco Gold Auto
- Flowering: Not specified
- Indoor yield: Not specified
- Outdoor yield: Not specified
- Height: Not specified
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Acapulco Gold Auto seeds deliver Creative sativa effects at 18-22% THC. sweet and citrus flavor. Auto genetics.
Ace of Spades Autoflower
- Flowering: 8-10 weeks
- Indoor yield: 350-500g/m²
- Outdoor yield: 50-200g/plant
- Height: 60-100cm
- Difficulty: Easy
Ace of Spades Autoflower delivers relaxing indica effects in a fast-finishing autoflowering format — seed to harvest in 9-11 weeks.
Ace of Spades Autoflower finishes 91 weeks sooner than Acapulco Gold Auto, which matters most for outdoor growers chasing the first frost or anyone running back-to-back indoor cycles. On harvest weight, Ace of Spades Autoflower edges ahead, especially when you give it a full SCROG net. If you are still building muscle memory around feeding and humidity control, lean on Ace of Spades Autoflower.
Which should you grow?
The right answer depends on your setup, but the trade-offs are clear:
Best for beginners
Ace of Spades Autoflower
Best yield
Ace of Spades Autoflower
Fastest harvest
Ace of Spades Autoflower
Highest THC
Tied — same bracket
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Acapulco Gold Auto or Ace of Spades Autoflower?+
Acapulco Gold Auto and Ace of Spades Autoflower land in the same THC bracket (20%% vs 20%), so neither has a clear lab-tested advantage. The felt strength will depend more on terpene profile and how each one is finished than on raw THC numbers.
Which yields more, Acapulco Gold Auto or Ace of Spades Autoflower?+
Ace of Spades Autoflower pulls ahead on yield with up to 350-500g/m², while Acapulco Gold Auto tops out around . If grams per square meter is the deciding factor, Ace of Spades Autoflower is the safer pick.
Which is faster to harvest?+
Ace of Spades Autoflower flowers in around 8-10 weeks, beating Acapulco Gold Auto's window. For a quicker turn-around or for outdoor growers fighting an early frost, Ace of Spades Autoflower is the smarter bet.
Which is easier to grow?+
Ace of Spades Autoflower is the more forgiving plant of the two — rated Easy versus Intermediate for Acapulco Gold Auto. First-time growers will have a smoother run with Ace of Spades Autoflower, especially in a small tent.
Where can I buy Acapulco Gold Auto or Ace of Spades Autoflower seeds in Canada?+
Royal King Seeds carries both Acapulco Gold Auto and Ace of Spades Autoflower as feminized seeds shipped discreetly across Canada. Each strain ships with our germination guarantee and tracked Canada Post delivery in plain unmarked packaging. Visit the Acapulco Gold Auto page or the Ace of Spades Autoflower page to pick your pack size in CAD.
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