What strain is Pineapple Express?
Pineapple Express is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain made by crossing Trainwreck and Hawaiian. Known for its energetic high and tropical fruit flavor, it’s one of the most famous strains in cannabis pop culture.
🎥 Watch: Pineapple Express Strain Review – Is It as Good as the Movie?
Quick Facts About Pineapple Express
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Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid (around 60/40)
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THC Range: 18% – 25%
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Lineage: Trainwreck × Hawaiian
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Flavors: Pineapple, citrus, sweet earth
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Effects: Energetic, euphoric, creative, focused
Is Pineapple Express a real strain?
Yes — Pineapple Express is 100% real and widely available on dispensary menus, including here at CEAS Collective. It became more popular after the movie but existed in smaller circles before that.
Was Pineapple Express a strain before the movie?
Technically, yes — but it wasn’t widely known until after the 2008 film “Pineapple Express” went mainstream. The movie put the name in the spotlight, and cultivators quickly capitalized by refining the genetics into what’s now the modern Pineapple Express strain.
It’s now recognized in California’s cannabis market as a staple sativa hybrid — not just movie fiction.
Effects & Experience
Pineapple Express is a go-to for daytime use thanks to its uplifting, clear-headed effects. Expect:
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A smooth mental boost — great for mood and motivation
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Mild body relaxation without couch-lock
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Creativity and social energy
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Lasting high with minimal crash
🎯 Perfect for: Work sessions, hiking, chores, or creative projects.
Aroma & Flavor Profile
If you love fruity, tropical flavors — this one’s for you.
Aroma:
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Fresh pineapple
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Earthy citrus zest
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Sweet floral undertones
Flavor:
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Pineapple-forward inhale
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Lemon-lime & mango mid-notes
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Slight peppery finish from its Trainwreck heritage
🍍 Try our Pineapple Express Flower
Grow Info for Cultivators
While not the easiest strain to grow, Pineapple Express rewards patient cultivators with high yields and rich terpene profiles.
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Indoor flowering: 8–9 weeks
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Outdoor harvest: Mid-October
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Yield: Medium to high
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Climate: Prefers warm, semi-humid zones
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THC-rich trichomes: Great for concentrates
🪴 Tip: Pineapple Express stretches in early flower — topping and low-stress training (LST) is recommended.
Medicinal Uses
This strain is frequently used by medical patients for:
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Stress relief
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Mild depression
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ADHD/focus support
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Appetite stimulation
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Fatigue
It’s functional, clear-headed, and not overly sedating — perfect for daytime relief.
Related CEAS Products to Explore
🛒 Pineapple Express Flower – CEAS Premium 7g
🛒 Sativa Disposable Vapes
🛒 Pineapple Gummies – THC-Infused
🛒 Live Resin Pineapple Vape Cartridges
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Final Thoughts from CEAS Collective
Pineapple Express isn’t just a movie — it’s a top-tier strain with legendary genetics. It blends flavorful fruit notes with creative, euphoric effects that make it one of our best daytime hybrids.
Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or returning to a nostalgic favorite, Pineapple Express continues to be a standout pick for smooth, balanced sessions.
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