How to Grow Pineapple OG Kush
Pineapple OG Kush, sold on our site as Pineapple Kush, is a heavily indica feminized strain that marries the backbone of OG Kush with the tropical sweetness of Pineapple. It pairs a gentle, medium 16–18% THC with a cheese, earthy, pineapple and spicy flavour and a creative, euphoric, uplifted effect, on a compact, very productive plant.
Built from OG Kush crossed with Pineapple, this is a 70% indica, 30% sativa strain that inherits the strong effects of its kush side and the fruity, tropical character of its Pineapple parent. The result is a flavourful, high-yielding plant that stays small enough for almost any space.
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Because it is compact, generous and easy to manage, Pineapple OG Kush is a rewarding grow for beginners and experienced growers alike. You can see the full genetics and buy Pineapple Kush feminized seeds on the strain page, and browse more of our feminized range alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 16–18% (medium) |
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| Lineage | OG Kush x Pineapple |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Harvest | October |
| Height | 3.94 ft / 1.2 m |
| Yield | High |
| 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 | Cheese, Earthy, Pineapple, Spicy |
| Effects | Creative, Euphoric, Uplifted |
Promos & Deals
Climate and Where to Grow It
Pineapple OG Kush does well in a temperate climate with mild, steady conditions and good light. Its OG Kush and Pineapple heritage makes it a sturdy, adaptable plant, happy both outdoors and in a controlled indoor tent.
Outdoors it finishes around October, and despite its compact size a single plant can bring in a huge 600–800 g in a good spot. It stays short at around 1.2 m, which makes it easy to tuck into a greenhouse, a tent or a discreet balcony. Keep humidity in check as the dense, resinous buds fill in to protect both the aroma and the resin.
Indoors, aim for daytime temperatures around 68–80°F (20–27°C) and keep steady airflow through the canopy. With a strong 550–600 g/m² potential indoors, it rewards a tidy, well-lit space, and its short stature makes it ideal for height-limited setups.
Growing Feminized Photoperiod Seeds
As a feminized strain, every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to sex the plants or remove males. That keeps the grow simple and means no wasted time or space on plants you would only cull.
Being a photoperiod plant, Pineapple OG Kush flowers on a light change rather than on age. Grow it under a long day (around 18 hours of light) through the vegetative stage, then switch to a 12/12 cycle to trigger flowering. A longer veg builds a bigger frame and a bigger harvest, while a shorter veg keeps this already-compact plant very small.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
This is a vigorous, productive plant, so you can feed it steadily through bloom to support the heavy, resinous buds. Start low, build up as the plant asks for more, and taper off for the final flush so the cheese-pineapple flavour stays clean.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 heavy 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 about 8–10 weeks. The indica dominance shows in the structure: compact spacing, chunky, resin-coated buds and a decisive bud set rather than long, stretchy branches, which suits its short, bushy frame.
This is a high-yielding plant that punches well above its size, so keep the canopy open and support the heavier colas if needed. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber heads for the fullest expression, and run a short plain-water flush in the last week or two before you cut.
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 buds staying damp in the middle while the outside dries, which protects both the aroma and the resin.
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 brings the tropical pineapple and cheesy-earthy notes forward and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this flavourful kush cross deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Pineapple OG Kush is a frosty, resinous plant, so the trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a bonus run of concentrate from material most growers throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Pineapple OG Kush has a distinctive flavour of cheese, earthiness, tropical pineapple and spice, a funky, fruity profile that sets it apart from most kush strains. It is a rich, layered aroma that balances savoury and sweet.
It carries a deep terpene stack. Six stand out: limonene drives the bright, tropical pineapple note; caryophyllene adds the peppery, cheesy-spicy funk; myrcene anchors an earthy, musky base; humulene brings a woody, earthy depth; ocimene adds a sweet, tropical lift; and terpinolene rounds in a fresh, fruity edge. A supporting cast of terpineol, linalool and nerolidol fills in the floral corners.
Effects and Best Use
Despite its 70% indica base, Pineapple OG Kush is reported as creative, euphoric and uplifted, a brighter, more upbeat character than you might expect from a heavy indica. It is a pleasant, sociable profile that works well across the day rather than only as an evening strain.
The gentle 16–18% THC keeps it approachable rather than overpowering, so it is easy to enjoy without being too much. That mellow potency, the big yield, the compact size and the standout cheese-pineapple flavour make it a genuinely rewarding grow.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Pineapple OG Kush is a compact, forgiving grow, but it is a dense OG indica with a loud aroma, so plan for the stretch, airflow and smell.
- Manage the OG stretch: its OG Kush side reaches up early in flower, so train the tops or give extra headroom to keep the canopy even and well lit.
- Watch the humidity: as a 70% indica its buds are dense and trap moisture, so keep flowering humidity down and run a fan to prevent bud rot.
- Plan for the smell: its cheese, pineapple and spice aroma gets loud in flower, so run a carbon filter if you need to keep the grow discreet.
Expert tip: the tropical pineapple over cheese and spice is its signature. Dry slowly in a cool, dark space and cure in jars so that fruity, savoury character comes through at its best after harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pineapple OG Kush indica or sativa?
It is strongly indica-dominant, at 70% indica and 30% sativa, though its effect stays fairly bright, creative and uplifting. That indica build comes with an OG-style stretch early in flower, so train the tops to keep the canopy even while the dense buds fill out through bloom.
How long does it take to flower?
About 8 to 10 weeks once you switch to a 12/12 light cycle, with outdoor plants finishing around October. Its dense buds benefit from good airflow through that window, so keep a fan moving air across the canopy and check trichomes toward the end to catch your preferred ripeness.
Do I need to sex the plants?
No. These are feminized seeds, so every plant grows into a flowering female. There is no need to identify or remove males, which keeps the grow simple and makes better use of your space, since every seed you plant turns into a productive plant rather than a male you would have to cull.
Is Pineapple OG Kush good for beginners?
Yes. It is compact, forgiving and productive, which makes it beginner-friendly. Keep the canopy open with a light defoliation and manage humidity in bloom, since the dense buds trap moisture, and it is straightforward. Running a carbon filter for its loud aroma is the other main job to plan for.
What does Pineapple OG Kush taste like?
Expect a mix of cheese, earthiness, tropical pineapple and spice, driven by its limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene and humulene terpenes. The aroma is loud in flower, so run a carbon filter for discretion, and cure slowly in jars so that fruity, savoury character holds up rather than fading.
How much does it yield?
It is a high producer: 1.8 to 1.97 oz/ft² (550 to 600 g/m²) indoors, and 21.16 to 28.22 oz (600 to 800 g) per plant outdoors in a good season. Good light, an open canopy and steady feeding help this compact plant reach the top of that generous range at harvest.
