Trainwreck

Sativa-dom.
Unknown (Arcata, California originators)
Arcata, California, USA
★★★★½
5 reviews

Trainwreck originated in Arcata, California in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Legend has it the strain was hastily harvested early when a train derailment threatened nearby crops — giving it its iconic name. It became a Northern California staple and parent to many famous strains.

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💊 Cannabinoids
THC21.5%
CBD1%
✨ Effect Profile
🌡️ Terpenes
👃 Aroma & Flavor

Aroma: Lemon, pine, earthy spice with peppery diesel undertones

EarthyPineLemon
⚕️ Medical & Side Effects
May help with
PTSD Depression Chronic pain Stress Migraines
Possible side effects
Dry mouth Dry eyes Anxiety Paranoia Dizziness
🧬 Genetics
BreederUnknown (Arcata, California originators)
OriginArcata, California, USA
Parent strains
Mexican Sativa Thai Sativa Afghani Indica
💡 Fun Facts
  • Named after a train derailment near the original grow
  • One of Northern California's most legendary strains
  • Parent of Pineapple Express and numerous other hybrids
  • Extremely resinous — a favourite for concentrate makers
🏆 Awards
2006
HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cup
Sativa — Top 5
🔗 Similar Strains
Pineapple Express Sativa-dominant
Trainwreck x Hawaiian
Direct offspring — shares the lemon-pine sativa backbone
🌱 Growing Info
DifficultyModerate
Flowering8-10 weeks
Outdoor harvestEarly October
Indoor yield500 g/m²
Outdoor yield700 g/plant
Height120-180 cm indoor
ClimateWarm Mediterranean, suits outdoor grows well
Seed price±€22 / 5 seeds (€€)
Price noteUS West Coast staple
Light green, fluffy buds with abundant amber pistils and a crystal trichome coating; classic sativa structure
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