{"id":1425,"date":"2016-04-09T20:21:10","date_gmt":"2016-04-09T20:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/?p=1425"},"modified":"2019-01-23T14:32:09","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T22:32:09","slug":"pineapple-kush-strain-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/pineapple-kush-strain-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Pineapple Kush Strain Review: Appearance, Taste, Smell &#038; Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple Kush cannabis strain is not to be confused with the infamous and elusive Pineapple Express popularized by the 2008 comedy (though some say it was the inspiration). <strong>Pineapple Kush<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0has garnered an almost legendary reputation as one of the Emerald Triangle\u2019s most sought after strains, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, and I&#8217;m honored to share my thoughts on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container-fluid contents-list\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n<div class=\"dk-content\">\n<h2>What you'll learn in this post:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">[Click any of the section titles below to jump there]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#1' data-ps2id-offset=''>Pineapple Kush Appearance, Taste &amp; Smell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#2' data-ps2id-offset=''>Effects of Consumption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#3' data-ps2id-offset=''>Medical Uses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#4' data-ps2id-offset=''>Proper Dosages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#5' data-ps2id-offset=''>Growing Pineapple Kush<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#6' data-ps2id-offset=''>Testimonials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#7' data-ps2id-offset=''>Where to Find Pineapple Kush<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#8' data-ps2id-offset=''>Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"content\" id=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n<div class=\"dk-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\"><strong>Pineapple Kush Appearance, Taste &amp; Smell<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple Kush is\u00a0a <strong>hybrid<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mix of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/hybrid\/pineapple\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/indica\/master-kush\">Master Kush<\/a>\u00a0(some great genetics if you ask me). I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tastes as the name indicates: tangy, fruity with hints of caramel and a distinct minty finish. \u00a0For me, it&#8217;s one of those &#8220;feel-good&#8221; strain smells and instantly lifts my mood (my brain is obviously prepping for enjoyment).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ark, dense, green nugs that come wrapped in glistening white crystals and red-orange hairs, which give off an incredibly strong sour-citrus smell. It always reminds me of Fruity Pebbles, so much so that I often have a bowl after my bowl.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1429\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1429\" src=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Pineapple-Kush-Flavor-Taste-1024x385.png\" alt=\"Pineapple Kush Flavor, Taste\" width=\"600\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Pineapple-Kush-Flavor-Taste-1024x385.png 1024w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Pineapple-Kush-Flavor-Taste-400x150.png 400w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Pineapple-Kush-Flavor-Taste-1000x376.png 1000w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Pineapple-Kush-Flavor-Taste-768x289.png 768w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Pineapple-Kush-Flavor-Taste-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Pineapple-Kush-Flavor-Taste.png 1506w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Flavor profile courtesy of Leafly<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\"><strong>Effects of Consumption\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple Kush is\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medicaljane.com\/2013\/06\/28\/cannabis-indica-vs-cannabis-sativa-differences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sativa-dominant<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0cannabis flower that<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> induces a strong high<\/strong>, but one that&#8217;s not overly intense. It offers consumers\u00a0a combination of cerebral and physical effects, most notably bloodshot, hazy eyes and cotton mouth after the first twenty minutes. \u00a0If you ask me, this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is neither a &#8220;work weed&#8221; nor a sociable strain. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially, the flower <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">produces a head high that will keep you <strong>awake, energized and optimistic<\/strong> without the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">introspective judgment or heart palpitations;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0about an hour later you&#8217;ll gradually feel more calm and relaxed with a body numbness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perfect for couch-lock, day or night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3\"><strong>Medical Uses\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple Kush is an ideal breed for alleviating physical ailments like nausea, soreness, arthritis, headaches\/migraines, and <a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/cannabis-period-cramps\/\">menstrual cramps<\/a>, as well as combating psychological afflictions like insomnia, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety, ADHD, depression, and the stresses of daily life. \u00a0In addition, this Cali kush augments appetite, creativity, and sexual arousal\u2014perfect for a night in. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\"><strong>Proper Dosages\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This very potent strain should be handled with caution, even for the veteran consumer\u00a0who understands how to <a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/cannabis-dosing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">control their cannabis dosing<\/a>. \u00a0The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/thc-vs-cbd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0levels test between 19% and 25% (fairly high) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/thc-vs-cbd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0levels clock\u00a0in at\u00a00.14% to 0.19%. That means even for greenhorns, an iced-bong rip of Pineapple Kush might spell trouble.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;d recommend smoking a few hits from a joint (<strong>about 0.25 grams<\/strong>) instead, which will retain the flower\u2019s tropical flavor and effects, and give\u00a0you a mind-body relaxation for\u00a0two-and-a-half to three hours. If you need to re-medicate, do so only after the peak effects have started to wear off. Each person reacts a bit differently, so it&#8217;s important to be conscious of how you react to different marijuana strains and products.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a former long time smoker I believe vaporizing\u00a0is always the best way to medicate. \u00a0Like wine from a decanter,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/category\/vaporizers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vaporizers<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0at medium temperatures extract a\u00a0flower\u2019s full flavor and healing properties without forcing the user to face the consequences of\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Combustion\">combustion<\/a>, and without that wretched<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/marijuana.com\/community\/threads\/pipe-resin-is-tar.203844\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> taste. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on which vaporizer you&#8217;re using, pre-heat to 350<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F and\u00a0adjust the dial until your buds are toasted but without burning, keeping the cannabinoids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0unsullied. \u00a0Also, I&#8217;d suggest saving your <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thestonerscookbook.com\/2015\/11\/03\/what-can-i-do-with-my-already-vaped-buds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVB<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (already vaped bud) in another jar and use them to bake a batch of\u00a0edibles once you have enough!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\"><strong>Growing Pineapple Kush\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple Kush plants will usually yield about half a kilo for each square meter, and will fully ripen in eight to ten weeks, depending on <strong>indoor<\/strong> or <strong>outdoor<\/strong> growing conditions, light availability, nutrients, and watering. \u00a0September or late-Fall is the ideal time to harvest. Once you see that 80% of its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pistils<\/span><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or white hairs, have turned red the plant is ready to reap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6\"><strong>Testimonials\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis strain is damn amazing\u2014grows fast, gives huge yield and the potency is over the limits\u2014 you will feel insanely stoned right after smoking and the effect lasts for several hours. \u00a0Totally recommended strain, not hard to grow it, either. \u00a0After topping branches grow straight and strong, producing massive buds.\u201d<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013Ignas L. <\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLoving this strain. \u00a0It smells and tastes amazing. \u00a0I love grooving to music when I\u2019m high and this really put me in the mood for moving and swaying. \u00a0Definitely can feel both indica and sativa, entire body high.\u201d <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013Fiona F.<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI have grown this strand for two years now and all I have to say is I love this bud\u2026never have I had a high as relaxing as this.\u201d <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013Kris K.<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"7\"><strong>Where to Find Pineapple Kush\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only do we love\u00a0sharing awesome and informative content to help cannabis patients better understand the plant they love, we\u2019re also pioneering a service for easy, quick, and professional cannabis delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nugg<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you find and order delivery online from local cannabis dispensaries in more than 60 California cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. \u00a0Think of us as the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GrubHub<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of cannabis;\u00a0you can choose from thousands of marijuana\u00a0products from an almost limitless assortment of dispensary menus. It\u2019s free, easy to use, and every order is backed by our around-the-clock customer service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Simply click the link below to <a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find the dispensary<\/a> that\u2019s close to you and the strain that\u2019s right for you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1426\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1426 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Buy-Pineapple-Kush-Online.png\" alt=\"Buy Pineapple Kush Online\" width=\"330\" height=\"99\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8\"><strong>Conclusion\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple Kush deserves the praise from medical and recreational users alike. \u00a0It comes highly recommended for those wanting a sweet taste, pungent odor, and mellow relief without the drowsiness or uncontrollable sense of impending doom. \u00a0Do not pass up the opportunity to try this powerful and renowned strain\u2014if you can find it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nugg Ratig: 8.5\/10\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/category\/cannabis-strains\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1431\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1431 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/More-Strain-Reviews-Button.png\" alt=\"More Cannabis Strain Reviews \" width=\"330\" height=\"99\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Pineapple Kush cannabis strain is not to be confused with the infamous and elusive Pineapple Express popularized by the 2008 comedy (though some say it was the inspiration). Pineapple Kush\u00a0has garnered an almost legendary reputation as one of the Emerald Triangle\u2019s most sought after strains, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, and I&#8217;m honored to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1428,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,141,1104],"tags":[610,606,613,611,618,617,615,609,616,614,607,608,612],"class_list":["post-1425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cannabis","category-reviews","category-strains","tag-buy-pineapple-kush","tag-pineapple-kush","tag-pineapple-kush-appearance","tag-pineapple-kush-flavor","tag-pineapple-kush-genetics","tag-pineapple-kush-grow","tag-pineapple-kush-outdoor","tag-pineapple-kush-review","tag-pineapple-kush-seeds","tag-pineapple-kush-smell","tag-pineapple-kush-strain","tag-pineapple-kush-strain-review","tag-pineapple-kush-taste"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1425"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}