Category: Strain History
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Read more: Generational Classics: The Strains That Shaped Cannabis Culture
The 1960s–70s: Landrace icons Before hybrid breeding took off, North American consumers largely encountered sun-grown “landrace” sativas imported from their regions of origin. Acapulco Gold—sparkling, resinous flower from Mexico’s Pacific coast—became a byword for quality in the counterculture era, prized for its potency and distinctive golden hues. It set early expectations for “top-shelf” cannabis long…

