How to Grow Pineapple Kush: A Tropical Indica
Pineapple Kush is a flavourful, high-yielding 70% indica with a one-of-a-kind taste: sweet tropical pineapple layered over a funky cheese and earthy base. It pairs a medium 16-18% THC with a creative, euphoric, uplifted effect, on a compact, heavy-cropping plant that finishes in 8-10 weeks.
A cross of OG Kush and Pineapple, it brings together the resinous, sturdy structure of an OG with a juicy, tropical fruit profile. As a 70% indica / 30% sativa, it leans toward a relaxed body feel while keeping a surprisingly bright, upbeat head, and it is known for producing a big, generous harvest.
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Pineapple Kush
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THC | 16% - 18% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
Pineapple Autoflower
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THC | 12% - 15% (Medium) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 55% Indica / 45% Sativa |
Beginner-friendly and a strong producer, it is a rewarding grow for its flavor and yield alike. You can see the full genetics and buy Pineapple Kush feminized seeds on the strain page, and browse more of our high-yielding seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Medium (16-18%) |
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| Lineage | OG Kush x Pineapple |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 3.94 ft / 1.2 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.8-1.97 oz/ft² (550-600 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 21.16-28.22 oz/plant (600-800 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Pineapple, Cheese, Earthy, Spicy |
| Effects | Creative, Euphoric, Uplifted |
Promos & Deals
Climate and Where to Grow It
Pineapple Kush is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you control the cycle with light: a long day of around 18 hours through veg, then a switch to 12/12 to trigger flowering. There is no need to sex the plants, which is one reason it suits newer growers.
It does well in a temperate climate with plenty of light and good airflow. As a 70% indica it stays short and bushy at around 1.2 m, so it fits small tents and discreet plots while still carrying a very heavy harvest. Outdoors in the northern hemisphere it is typically ready in October, so it suits regions with a reasonable autumn window.
Keep humidity in check to protect its dense, resinous buds: around 55-60% in veg, nearer 40% in flower, and down to about 30% by harvest. Those big, tight colas can trap moisture, so steady airflow and sensible humidity are the keys to a clean finish.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Pineapple Kush is a vigorous, hungry, high-yielding indica, so feed it steadily, but still start low and build up as the plant asks for more. Taper right off for the final flush so the tropical pineapple flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed, focus on healthy root growth |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8-1.2 | Build the frame, raise nitrogen gradually |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the resinous buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip to 12/12, bloom runs 8-10 weeks. As a 70% indica, Pineapple Kush stays compact and bushy while packing on dense, chunky, resin-soaked colas with a sweet, tropical-and-funky aroma. This is where its big-yield reputation shows, so some support for the main colas pays off as they fatten through the second half of bloom.
Yields are genuinely large: around 550-600 g/m² indoors and a big 600-800 g per plant outdoors, depending on light, pot size and canopy health. Use a ScrOG net to open the canopy so light reaches the lower buds, keep airflow steady over those dense colas, and harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest, fruitiest expression.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry stops the dense, resinous buds staying damp in the middle while the outside dries out, which protects both the tropical aroma and the heavy trichome coat.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings the pineapple, cheese, earthy and spicy notes forward and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this flavour-led, resinous strain deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Pineapple Kush is a very resinous, high-trichome plant, so its trim is excellent for making dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That gives you a bonus run of sweet, tropical concentrate from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Pineapple Kush has a genuinely distinctive profile: sweet, juicy tropical pineapple up front over a funky cheese and earthy base, with a hint of spice. It is a bold, mouth-watering flavor rather than a simple or one-note one, and a good cure really brings that pineapple-and-cheese character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its broad terpene profile leans fruity and funky. Myrcene lays down a ripe, earthy base, caryophyllene brings a warm, peppery spice, and humulene adds the earthy, hoppy funk behind the cheese note. Terpinolene and ocimene lift the sweet, tropical pineapple character, while linalool and terpineol add soft floral depth, with nerolidol rounding out the complexity.
Effects and Best Use
With its medium 16-18% THC and 70% indica make-up, Pineapple Kush delivers an easy, well-rounded experience. It is reported as creative, euphoric and uplifted: a bright, cheerful, inspiring head that keeps you engaged, balanced by a comfortable body feel from its indica side. The medium THC keeps it approachable rather than overwhelming.
That upbeat balance makes it a versatile choice, good for creative work, socialising or an easy afternoon, with enough body to relax into the evening. The combination of a standout tropical-pineapple flavor, a big yield and a creative, feel-good effect is exactly why Pineapple Kush is such a rewarding strain to grow.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The main thing to plan for with Pineapple Kush is its huge yield. Those dense, chunky colas get heavy, so stake or trellis the main branches as they swell, and use a ScrOG net or light low-stress training to open the short, bushy plant and spread the canopy so light reaches more bud sites. Strong, even light is what turns its potential into a full harvest.
Moisture in those tight, fruity buds is the other thing to manage. That dense structure can trap humidity and invite mould or bud rot, so keep humidity low through flower, run good airflow over and under the canopy, and inspect the fattest colas as harvest nears. Its funky-sweet smell is strong, too, so a carbon filter is worth having indoors.
As a pro tip, protect the pineapple flavor and the resin: keep the feed moderate rather than heavy, since overfeeding can mute the fruity terpenes, and run a clean plain-water flush in the final one to two weeks. Follow the trichomes rather than the calendar at the end, then dry slowly and cure for three to four weeks for the richest tropical taste.
FAQ
How much THC does Pineapple Kush have?
It is a medium-THC strain, testing at around 16-18%. That gives it an easy, approachable effect rather than an overwhelming one. Combined with its 70% indica genetics, the result is a creative, uplifted head with a comfortable body feel, which makes it versatile for day or evening use.
Is Pineapple Kush an autoflower?
No. Pineapple Kush is a feminized photoperiod strain, so it flowers on a light change rather than on age. You grow it under long days, then switch to a 12/12 light cycle to start flowering. Being feminized, every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to sex the plants.
What does Pineapple Kush taste like?
It has a distinctive flavor: sweet, juicy tropical pineapple over a funky cheese and earthy base, with a hint of spice. Terpinolene and ocimene lift the fruity pineapple character, caryophyllene adds a peppery spice, and humulene brings the earthy, cheesy funk underneath from its OG Kush side.
How long does Pineapple Kush take to flower?
Around 8-10 weeks once you switch to a 12/12 light cycle. As a mostly indica strain it fills in dense, resinous, chunky colas over that window. Outdoors in the northern hemisphere, plants are typically ready to harvest in October, so it suits regions with a reasonable autumn.
Is Pineapple Kush good for beginners?
Yes. It is beginner-friendly: compact at around 1.2 m, forgiving and a strong yielder, and being feminized there is no need to sex the plants. The main things to watch are supporting its heavy colas and keeping humidity low late in flower to protect the dense, fruity buds.
How much does Pineapple Kush yield?
Yields are big: around 550-600 g/m² indoors and 600-800 g per plant outdoors. Those numbers depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so give it strong light, support the heavy colas and use a ScrOG net to make the most of a compact, high-yielding plant.
