Speaking of Pineapple Express...
*** PINEAPPLE EXPRESS INTRODUCTION ***
I've grown Pineapple Express before because it's one of my favourite strains. These seeds are from the same vendor (The Seed Pharm) as the ones I got previously that were supposed to be photos but were autos. These ones definitely aren't acting as autos so I think they're good.
Unfortunately, Penny had an accident on Day 24 and has ceased to exist. I let her get too spindly and she snapped in half. I taped her up to no avail. Here is the info on the strain.
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS (2 seeds)
| Primary Terpenes: | Beta-Caryophyllene, alpha-Humulene, Farnesene* |
| Genotype: | Photoperiod |
| Phenotype: | Sativa-Dominant (60% Sativa, 40% Indica) |
| Breeder: | Barney’s Farm |
| Vendor / Sponsor: | The Seed Pharm |
| Genetics: | Hawaiian Landrace Sativa x Trainwreck |
| Projected Flowering Time: | 60 to 65 days |
| Projected Yield: | 500g/plant |
| THC %: | 6.6* |
| CBD %: | <1 |
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| Items Marked with a *: | The terpenes and cannabinoids were determined by testing. However, these may have been impacted by PM on the autoflower version I grew earlier this year. I plan to test it again at some point. |
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS STRAIN OVERVIEW
The Pineapple Express strain is a slightly sativa-leaning hybrid, which is the result of the crossing of the Hawaiian and Trainwreck strains. Coming from the Hawaiian lineage, it’s no wonder this strain is touted for its delicious pineapple flavour. There are also some notes of apple and tangerine mixed in as well, so it makes for an ultra-fruity and juicy strain.
Even if you aren’t insanely familiar with cannabis culture, chances are you have probably heard of this beyond notorious strain. Whether you have seen the 2oo8 hilarious stoner classic by the same name, or if you have heard it being used in your social circles, there’s a reason why after all these years Pineapple Express is still all the rage.
(Personally, I thought the movie, Pineapple Express, gave stoners a bad name. The main characters acted more like they were high on crack or heroin not cannabis. Now, the movie, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure is my idea of a good cannabis movie.)
It could be its energizing and uplifting high that brings about creative and focused energy, making it the best strain to go on adventures and seek out hidden treasures, or maybe it’s that sweet flavour that hangs on your tongue right after you’ve grabbed that first hit. Whatever may be the reason, Pineapple Express is still a well-balanced marijuana strain that not only tastes like it came down straight from the Heavens, but also keeps you buzzing, mildly enough so you can remain pushing through your day ahead.
What Is Pineapple Express?
Pineapple Express is classified technically as a well-balanced sativa dominant hybrid, with a ratio of 60% sativa and 40% indica. Although, this strain does pack in quite a grand portion of indica genetics, its energizing, heady yet body numbing effects are so far from it. The Pineapple Express strain’s parental lineage originates from a breeding of the landrace sativa Hawaiian strain and the hybrid strain Trainwreck.
With half of its genetics originating from an immensely pure strain that is of 100% sativa origins, it makes perfect sense why Pineapple Express would have such a strong declaration of sativa-style effects. Its THC levels typically range in the 16-26% range, so its high bringing effects are quite strong and powerful. You definitely won’t be left disappointed if a steady blaze is what you are desiring.
Pineapple Express Aroma, Flavor, Appearance
Pineapple Express marijuana smells a bit like sweet citrus mixed with some tropical fruit such as pineapple while the aroma it gives is earthy, piney, sweet, and kind of like pineapple. It has a nice fruity cocktail flavor with kind of a pine aftertaste. It’s basically tropical, sweet, and sour at the same time tipping over to some mango-citrus-like taste mixed with pineapple.
The Pineapple Express strain, appearance-wise, resembles an indica ever so slightly, with exceptionally densely packed buds that are long and tapered like the shape of a classic sativa. Just by having one look, it’s clear this potent strain is indeed a hybrid. Its long water leaves reach up high into the clouds, displaying shades of deep greens and sometimes tinges of burnt oranges and burgundy reds, a result if this strain had been cultivated in colder climates. The buds are sugary and crystalline, with a sagey, green shade that transforms in certain sections to a hazy yellow color, broken up by the amber orange of the pistils that reach and curl towards the sun.
Pineapple Express Grow Info
Pineapple Express grows into a dense but slightly stretched structure, contrasting light green foliage, follows by super chunky popcorn shaped buds emerge that shine with a lime and yellow coloring covered in Highly Resinous heavy sticky trichomes with fiery bright red and amber hairs resinous buds that can exceed 25% THC, and is most potent when 'super cropped', that exude unique scents of sweet pineapple and cedar, undertones of spices and cedar.
Pineapple Express is a tall growing cannabis strain, so if you are cultivating this girl indoors, make sure to have ample space for her branches to reach up high. Indoor grown Pineapple Express can blossom with just about any growing method including hydroponics or soil grown. Pineapple Express is a high yielding strain, with successful indoor grows typically promising around 18 ounces per square meter, and outdoor grows at around 19 ounces per plant. The flowering period of Pineapple Express weed is around 7-8 weeks, with the ideal harvest time for outdoor grown crops hitting around mid-October.
Pineapple Express Effects
Pineapple Express weed has the effects typical of a sativa strain with a fast-acting cerebral rush, long-lasting energetic effects materializing into a blast of energy initial energy boost, followed by a calming yet stimulating happily focused and alert full-body high followed by the sensation of relaxation and chatty happiness. The taste and aromas from Pineapple Express are distinctly tropical with fresh-cut pineapple with tropical fruit and mango with undertones of cedar and spice. Its smoky aromas are distinctively funky and skunky unique with a powerful citrus scent and irresistible fruity citrus blend.
Although we are aware of how insane the 2008 film Pineapple Express made this strain out to be, this cannabis is not nearly as strong as depicted, and certainly will not leave you dysfunctional or acting plain stupid. Instead, you can expect quite the contrary, with its potential to bring introspection and hefty cerebral effects, continuing all the way down to your body, which will fill right up with blissful relaxation, yet an urge to carry on. This hybrid truly is a quintessential balance, keeping its user within the happy medium of a totally creative spirit that is downright ready to journey out on an adventure, to a thought-provoking bookworm that just wants to keep it all in.
Regardless of what goes on with your mind, Pineapple Express weed will be body numbing, making any pains or aches you might be having physically quickly melt away, all while keeping the mind sharp and concentrated. Not ideal for a morning pre-work smoke, Pineapple Express can sometimes leave you feeling a tad bit too spacey to function at the workplace, but right after you get home or even on a day off, if you need that good green stuff to act as a little pick-me-up, Pineapple Express is exactly the road you should turn down.
Medical Benefits of Pineapple Express
Probably the most severe medical condition that Pineapple Express has been known to be of immense help with, is clinical depression. Due to its uplifting and energizing nature, for those who are suffering from a mental condition, especially one that can be as debilitating and fatigue-inducing as depression, Pineapple Express has a way of getting its patients re-motivated and excited for going out and getting things done.
Additionally, it sets its consumers into good spirits, making it not only a wonderful strain for increasing energy, but also for calming the mind and simultaneously bringing in positive thoughts. Others who are dealing with anxiety, stress and even PTSD, have also found relief from this fruity and tropical strain. If you are experiencing a mental condition and are looking towards this powerful hybrid for relief, it is important to know your limits of consumption and only intake an amount that you know is a safe level for you. Over consuming any strain of marijuana while handling a mental disorder, can lead to a worsening in stress, anxiety and even paranoia.
In addition to mental conditions, Pineapple Express is valuable for those managing chronic pain, or just moderate to mild pains. If you are consuming it for these reasons, a large dose may be in order to feel the full extent of its effects. Consuming edibles, concentrates, candies, live resins, and shatters are all ways that ensure a higher dosage but are still convenient for use.
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