Pineapple Express Strain

Jul 24, 20215 min read

Updated: Nov 5, 2024

Made famous through the infamous stoner movie, Pineapple Express is a sativa-dominant that is perfect for a clear-headed daytime high. Unlike the film suggests, Pineapple Express is notably more mellow than crazy and hectic.

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Nonetheless, Pineapple Express is still all the tropical sensation both its name and reputation suggest. The strain provides a potent and long-lasting and enjoyable high, and is most notable for its lightness and easiness to navigate.

Crossed by blending a high grade Hawaiian strain with Trainwreck, Pineapple Express turned out a smooth, energizing hybrid. It’s international fandom is well-deserved. The strain is a reliable tropical delight, without the heavy body high.

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Its parentage guarantees a strong a solid high, allowing you to stay in the clear, while enjoying a long-lasting creative surge. This means Pineapple Express has quickly become a favorite among those looking for an inspired afternoon of creating and a full-on focused cerebral experience.

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Effects

A guaranteed feeling of happiness will creep in on you when you smoke Pineapple Express. Unlike what its namesake film suggests, there is nothing extreme about this strain.

Pineapple Express is a smooth criminal, that will leave you feeling joyous and uplifted, and ready to go about a full day with much gusto. You will feel a sense of euphoria and a boost of energy from this popular strain. It is a definite mood-lifter, often leading creative types to come up with exceptional and unexpected ideas.

Pineapple Express has the ability to relax you without making you feel sleepy or tired, makes it the perfect daytime toke. It will keep you in a blissful mood, with a bit of daydreaming and laughter to keep you on your toes.

Pineapple Express terpenes

The most abundant terpene in this indulgent strain is myrcene, which gives it its earthy scent. The secondary terpenes that make up its rich aromatic profile consist of caryophyllene, β-Pinene, phellandrene, linalool and terpinolene.

Aroma & Flavor

One of the reasons why Pineapple Express is so popular, is because of its distinct pineapple aroma. This is very noticeable especially in tight settings so you might want to watch out for your neighbors if they can be slightly nosy.

Pineapple Express boasts of certain earthy-fresh fruity smell that is wildly invigorating and appetizing. It does justice to its name by truly representing the famed pineapple scent that embodies its Hawaiian heritage.

Staying true to all things pineapple, this strain tastes much like it smells. Pineapple Express has a cedar and pine flavor to it, mixed with a sweet tropical vibe. It is said that it leaves a bit of sugary aftertaste in your mouth, reminiscent of fresh mangoes and of course – pineapples.

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While there are many other strains that can out-do Pineapple Express in terms of potency, this strain maintains its popularity by being one of the tastiest varieties available on the international market. Its flavor is renowned for being unique, and largely unrivaled by its peers.

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Adverse reactions

Because Pineapple Express isn’t such an extremely potent strain, unlike its reputation suggests, its adverse effects are kept quite a minimum. Dry mouth and dry eyes can be observed at times, with a feeling of dehydration being the most prevalent negative effect.

Sometimes Pineapple Express can make someone feel slightly paranoid, especially when consumed in copious amounts. Very rarely one might feel a slight bout of anxiety, leading to possible dizzy spells and nervousness.

Medical

One of the reasons why Pineapple Express is an ideal strain to be prescribed to those in need of medical relief, is because it is a balanced sativa-dominant strain. It heals without creating heavy side effects.

Among the many medical conditions Pineapple Express is able to ease, stress-control is quite likely to be the one it is most popular for. It’s ability to calm down the nerves without slowing down the mind in a heavy manner, makes it an effective stress-buster.

The strain is proven to be quite useful in combating other mood-disorders such as depression and anxiety, but is also a powerful pain reliever. Those who suffer from debilitating and chronic pains will benefit from the use of Pineapple Express, often being able to do day-to-day activities that they have not been able to do due to the extreme pains.

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Growing

Pineapple Express seeds were at one point quite rare and difficult to find. It is a high-grade strain that yields quite generously. It is notably easy to grow and has a naturally high resistance to common diseases and molds. If you want to know what the best soil for this cannabis plant is, please read our guide.

Flowering Time

Indoors

Growing Pineapple Express indoors means that it flowers in a relatively short amount of time, taking an average of about 7-9 weeks to be ready to be harvested. It is a generous strain and yields an estimated 18 ounces per square meter.

Outdoors

October is the best time for a harvest when it comes to Pineapple Express grown outdoors, with mid October being the prime time of the month for this strain. It is estimated to yield around about 19 ounces per plant.

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FAQ About Pineapple Express Strain

What is the Pineapple Express strain yield?

Pineapple Express yields 18oz/ m2 indoors and 19oz/ plant outdoors.

How much THC does Pineapple Express have?

From 19% to 25%

What are the origins of the Pineapple Express strain?

Pineapple Express was created from a mix between Hawaiian and Trainwreck strains.

Have you ever smoked or grown your own Pineapple Express? Please let me know what you think about this marijuana strain in the comments below.

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