Pineapple Express

Sativa-dom.
G13 Labs
California / Netherlands, 2006
★★★★½
6 reviews

Pineapple Express was created by G13 Labs by crossing Trainwreck with Hawaiian genetics, resulting in a fruity, energetic sativa hybrid that quickly gained popularity in the mid-2000s cannabis community. It became a household name after the 2008 Seth Rogen comedy film 'Pineapple Express,' which drove massive demand for the strain overnight. While the film portrayed it as a fictional superstrain, the actual Pineapple Express is a legitimate and beloved variety appreciated for its tropical flavor and sociable, uplifting effects. Few cannabis strains have benefited from pop culture exposure the way Pineapple Express did.

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💊 Cannabinoids
THC21.5%
CBD0.1%
✨ Effect Profile
🌡️ Terpenes
👃 Aroma & Flavor

Aroma: Tropical pineapple and mango with cedar wood, fresh pine, and sweet citrus — like a fruit cocktail with earthy base notes

SweetPineCitrusWoodyTropicalPineappleMango
⚕️ Medical & Side Effects
May help with
Depression Stress Fatigue Pain (mild to moderate) Anxiety (low to moderate doses) Headaches Nausea Lack of appetite
Possible side effects
Dry mouth Dry eyes Paranoia (high doses) Anxiety (sativa-sensitive users) Dizziness
🧬 Genetics
BreederG13 Labs
OriginCalifornia / Netherlands, 2006
Parent strains
Trainwreck Hawaiian
💡 Fun Facts
  • The 2008 Seth Rogen film 'Pineapple Express' gave this strain global name recognition virtually overnight — it's the most famous cannabis strain in pop culture history.
  • The film describes Pineapple Express as a fictional 'never-before-seen' superstrain — ironically, the real strain already existed before the movie.
  • After the film's release, demand for Pineapple Express in dispensaries spiked dramatically — it became one of the most requested strains for years.
  • Its relatively fast flowering time (7-8 weeks) for a sativa-dominant makes it popular among impatient growers.
  • The Hawaiian genetic lineage gives it one of the most genuinely tropical aromas in the cannabis world.
🏆 Awards
2007
High Times Cannabis Cup
Best Sativa — Top 5
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Parent genetics — shares the energetic sativa backbone with earthy lemon notes.
Mango Haze Sativa-dominant Hybrid
Northern Lights #5 x Skunk x Haze
Similar tropical fruit profile, uplifting and creative effect.
Tangie Sativa
California Orange x Skunk
Bright tropical-citrus aroma and flavor, energetic creative sativa effects.
🌱 Growing Info
DifficultyEasy
Flowering7-8 weeks (indoor) — relatively fast for a sativa-dominant
Outdoor harvestLate September to early October
Indoor yield18 oz/m² (510 g/m²)
Outdoor yieldUp to 19 oz (539 g) per plant
Height3-5 ft indoor / up to 7 ft outdoor
ClimateWarm Mediterranean; thrives in California-style sun
Seed price±€28 / 5 seeds (€€€)
Price notePop culture favorite
Medium-density light green and golden buds, long spade-shaped with yellow and orange pistils, moderate trichome covering that gives a slightly shiny appearance
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