Pineapple Express Strain

All Aboard the Pineapple Express

Derived from a cross of Trainwreck and Hawaiian, Pineapple Express is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain and a cannabis classic known and loved by stoners around the country. Although it rose to fame in 2008 amidst the release of a film with the same name, Pineapple Express was a real and popular strain long before that.

Pineapple Express Strain Effects

As a sativa-dominant hybrid, Pineapple express produces immediate and long-lasting energetic effects, making it perfect for the morning, afternoon, or even early evening hours. Sativa-leaning hybrids tend to be more energizing than relaxing, meaning that it’s a perfect way to start a productive day or ensure a fun night out on the town.

Most Pineapple Express users report feeling:

• Buzzy
• Alert
• Creative
• Uplifted
• Energetic
• Happy
• Talkative
• Euphoric
• Focused

That said, Pineapple Express can also bring with it some negatives, such as dry mouth and dry eyes. Even though paranoia is not commonly associated with the strain, overdoing the dosage or overestimating THC tolerance could lead to an anxious and paranoid state.

Pineapple Express Strain Benefits

Apart from the long list of bubbly and fun-natured effects of Pineapple Express, the strain is also favored by medical marijuana patients to relieve symptoms associated with:

• Depression
• Pain
• Migraines
• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Stress

While it’s true that cannabis in itself has long been studied for its many wellness benefits proven to help with a plethora of ailments, including chronic pain, Pineapple Express is among the favorites when it comes to medical marijuana patients. Why, you may be wondering?

Because Pineapple Express is calming and stimulating at the same time. It has the power to soothe a plethora of symptoms without completely knocking patients on to the couch.

Pineapple Express Strain Flavor – The Terpene Profile

Pineapple Express is 60% sativa and 40% indica, meaning that the strain contains the more notable energizing properties of sativa while simultaneously displaying indica’s relaxing traits. Physically, Pineapple Express buds are dense and curly with dark green foliage and amber hairs—exactly what you’d expect from a strain with such a light and tropical name.

Its flavor is infused with citrus notes and tones of pineapple, apple, and earthy pine. These sweet and tropical tastes are paired with similar aromas, some of which include earthy, pine, and pineapple.

This is due to the many terpenes present in the strain, including:

• Caryophyllene
• Limonene
• Pinene
• Myrcene

The strain has a relatively high THC content, which usually ranges from 19% to 25%. This is what makes it preferable in the eyes of medical marijuana patients—and what makes it a fun time for recreational users! Its CBD levels, on the other hand, are much lower and closer to 0%. Additionally, the strain contains around 1% CBN.

Ready to Try the “Pineapple Express” Strain?

We bet you’re more than ready to try this strain after all the Pineapple Express talk. And if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place! We have Pineapple Express carts and vapes in a plethora of cannabinoids, but our most popular one is delta 8. This relaxing and flavorful compound, paired with the tropical and energizing properties of Pineapple Express, won’t just chill you out, it’ll be perfect for any activity you choose!

Some of our fan-favorite delta 8 disposable vapes in Pineapple Express include:

• Delta 8 Pineapple Express Disposable Vape Pen by Chill Plus (900mg)
• Alibi’s Pineapple Express Delta 8 Disposable Vape Pen (920mg)
• 10X’s Delta 8 Pineapple Express Cartridge (900mg)

Similar Strains Available

Looking for similar strains to Pineapple Express? Look no further! Pineapple Express’s tropical and euphoric traits are well sought after in the cannabis world. Its sativa-leaning nature makes it perfect for cerebral tasks like working or studying, but what other strains compare to the mythical Pineapple Express?

One of the most obvious answers, perhaps, is Pineapple Express’s parent, Trainwreck. Another sativa-dominant hybrid, this strain provides an intense cerebral high accompanied by mood-enhancing effects.

Another possible substitute for Pineapple Express could be Maui Wowie. It is, after all, even rumored to be the secret ingredient in Pineapple Express! A classic sativa strain, this strain contains slightly lower THC contents than PE, but its results are equally as creative and energetic.

Information Regarding Growing Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express seeds were at one point rare and difficult to find, but their availability grew with the strain’s popularity. Pineapple Express is moderately difficult to grow, with a flowering time of 8 weeks and a very generous yield. While it isn’t the hardest stain to grow, it’s not without its difficulty.

Pineapple Express counts with multiple phenotypes that grow differently from the other. From shorter indica-dominant varieties to tis lengthier sativa phenotypes, this strain is ideal for people looking to expand their strain growths.

It thrives in moderately warm climates—between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It is best grown indoors but can also work outdoors as long as it is shielded from heavy winds.

When it comes to Pineapple Express, silica is your best friend. While it’s true that the strain needs many other nutrients to provide the best possible yield, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, many people overlook the benefits of silica, which is abundant in most soils. It can be applied as spray or root feed, and it guarantees fatter buds in your plants.

Silica is best used in spray from, as your plant will absorb most of the compound and it could prevent powdery mildew from forming on your leaves. Just make sure you don’t overfeed your crop. It is advisable to start low and build your dosage up as the plant gets bigger and enters the flowering stage.  
It is advisable to keep the light cycles within 18 hours of light and 6 hours of dark during the grow cycle, and shift to a 12-12 light cycle as it enters the blooming stage. After that, all you need to do is harvest and cure and you’ve got yourself some Pineapple Express!

In order to determine whether your buds are ready for harvest, you can check the color of the pistils or analyze the appearance of your plant’s trichomes. If around 70% of the pistils have changed color to a brown or reddish, you can begin your harvesting process. If your trichomes appear cloudy and mushroom-like, it’s time to harvest!

When it comes to curing, the process can sometimes last weeks. First, you need to hang your plants upside down in a drying room for 5 to 7 days. After that, fill some glass jars with your buds (up to three-quarters full). Open the jars a couple times a day to release excess moisture for the first week. During the second week, opening the jars once every few days should suffice.

Once the humidity is reduced significantly, it’s all up to you. Most growers leave their weed in their container for up to six months! This can guarantee a better, less grassy flavor.

Keep your buds hidden away for as long as you can, the longer you leave ‘em the better the taste (up to six months, that is). But at the end of the day, who could blame you for not wanting to wait that long?!

Summary

Pineapple Express is not just the title of a stoner film featuring North American sweethearts James Franco and Seth Rogen. The strain may be so iconic that it inspired the popular movie, but its nature as a sativa-dominant, energizing, euphoria-inducing cannabis strain is Pineapple Express’s real claim to fame.

Hop on the Pineapple Express and get ready for an experience worthy of the big screen!