African Gold by Aficionado Seed Bank
African Gold is a sativa-leaning cannabis strain from Aficionado Seed Bank, bred by crossing African Buzz × Africa Sativa. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 77 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real African Gold grows against.
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| Breeder | Aficionado Seed Bank |
|---|---|
| Type | sativa |
| Flowering time | ±77 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | African Buzz × Africa Sativa |
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Growing African Gold: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with African Buzz or Africa Sativa will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
African Gold FAQ
How long does African Gold take to flower?
African Gold typically flowers in around 77 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is African Gold an indica or a sativa?
African Gold is listed as sativa.
What are the parents of African Gold?
African Gold was bred from African Buzz × Africa Sativa by Aficionado Seed Bank.
What environment does African Gold like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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