Pineapple Express
About Pineapple Express
History & Genetics
“Pineapple Express,” believe it or not, is actually a meteorological term. It indicates strong moisture currents off of Hawaii that extend over the Pacific to the North American coast. In the mid-latitudes of the world, suffice it to say, water vapor is a big deal. Nowadays, the term is more directly associated with the 2008 stoner comedy of the same name, starring Seth Rogen and James Franco. However, the film got its name from the strain, which I guess got its name from … Hawaiian water vapor.
Aside from a future etymologist’s splitting headache, the Pineapple Express strain can cause all kinds of body-numbing bonuses for your weary mid-day work sessions. Pineapple Express provides a blast of energy, one that promotes focused awareness and creativity. It got this from its parents, Hawaiian and Trainwreck. Some users have even reported so much cerebral energy that they start to feel a little dizzy, but this usually only occurs at large doses.
Appearance, Aroma & Flavor
THC Content
While you’re numb and happy, you’ll also be enjoying the strain’s funky, citrus taste. Surprisingly, the strain isn’t very sweet, despite an overwhelming taste of pineapple on the exhale. Tones of spices and woody cedar can also be easily detected. The dichotomy with Pineapple Express is feeling stimulated and calm at the same time. Your senses will be heightened and you’ll be ready to focus on stuff.
Effects
A 25% THC level on the high end means that even experienced users will probably enjoy the body buzz when they board the Pineapple Express. People who work creatively, especially at home, may find that the strain relieves their work anxieties – it’s known to be proficient at smashing writer’s blocks, for instance. Anxiety, stress, and mild aches and pains can fade as you drift, stimulated and focused, on the Pineapple currents.
Pineapple Express provides a great respite for a busy mind, promoting focus and heightened clarity. It pairs great with laid-back creative tasks like writing and studying, as well as reading, fishing, crafts, and yoga. Pineapple Express makes a great afternoon strain, whether you're knocking out some work or letting your creative juices flow. Some dry mouth aside, the strain offers a great entry-point for novices that don’t know where to start when it comes to their bud.
Growing
For growers, Pineapple Express grows in heavy nugs shaped like popcorn. It flowers in just over 7 weeks. To increase the strain’s potency, experienced growers recommend “supercropping” the strain. If you didn’t know, this means using bush-style growing techniques, setting up lights that are at least 600W, and regularly topping the plants. When done, the plant is dense, light green, and subtly purple-tinted.
Reviews
Leftydood
An enjoyable high and good for most pain. Provides enough energy to get things done while maintaining a fairly strong head high with a relaxed body. Food tastes GREAT. Lasts a good 3 hours!
Jayce Riley
Great strain. Gave me big munchies. Taste good, and it doesn’t smell that much. Great strain to smoke before supper
Midnight Toker
It is ok. Great for the beach. It will give you an instant sativa buzz with a slight body high. The taste is pineapple and funk. The high wore off pretty quick and makes you tired if you smoke a lot. There are better sativas to be harvested.
Fenasi Kerim
Writing this review as someone who smoked 5G Pineapple Express straight for a month during my visit to Netherlands. Mild body buzz it is, nothing more.
Jones Bones
Not the greatest flavor in the world. Mild body high doesn't last too long, but it sure does keep you talking for hours. If you're in for conversations, give it a go, but it's a pretty weak run of the mill indica.