STRNG Seeds – Pineapple Express Auto

Pineapple Express Auto is known for its fast growth cycle, tropical fruit aroma, and a balanced experience that offers both stimulation and physical relaxation. It’s often chosen for its upbeat mood boost and relatively low maintenance requirements.

While staying true to its namesake, Pineapple Express Auto often has slightly sweeter notes with hints of citrus, mango, and even a subtle creaminess. The automatic version retains the signature tropical punch but with a softer finish.

Around week 9–10 from seed, when the trichomes shift from clear to cloudy with some amber. This timing delivers the most balanced experiences and preserves its fruity terpene profile.

It does produce a noticeable fruity scent, especially in mid to late flowering. Carbon filters are recommended for indoor grows if odor is a concern.

Absolutely. Its resilience, compact size, and speed make it an ideal strain for novice growers. It tolerates minor mistakes well and doesn’t require aggressive pruning or training.

Expect a bright and fruity aroma, heavy on pineapple and mango, with a fresh citrus edge and a faint hint of earthiness underneath. The dominant terpenes often include myrcene, pinene, and limonene.

Pineapple Express Auto stands out for delivering rich, flavorful buds in a short time while still offering the kind of high-quality experiences usually associated with photoperiod strains. Its terpene expression and well-balanced high put it a notch above many autos.

It responds very well. With LST applied early, it produces multiple cola sites and keeps a low, even canopy — perfect for maximizing light coverage in small tents.

It tends to grow short and stout with a prominent central cola and thick side branches. Buds are dense, frosty, and cluster tightly near the top.

In late flower, the scent sharpens into a mix of ripe pineapple, citrus peel, and warm spice — with a slightly creamy backend that becomes stronger after drying and curing.

The autoflower version doesn’t rely on light cycles to begin flowering, meaning you can harvest faster and even grow multiple batches per season. It’s also more discreet and compact, ideal for small or stealth setups.

No, that’s one of the main perks. Unlike feminized strains, Pineapple Express Auto will flower automatically regardless of the light cycle, although giving it 18–20 hours of light per day helps maximize yield.

In warmer climates, yes. Its short lifecycle allows multiple outdoor harvests in one year, especially in places with mild winters or long growing seasons. Just avoid frost.

Most plants reach 60–100 cm in height, making it an ideal option for growers with limited vertical space or those seeking low-profile plants for stealth grows.

It generally yields less than its feminized counterpart but still delivers a solid harvest for its size and speed. Expect 300–400g/m² indoors and 60–100g per plant outdoors under ideal conditions.

It thrives in warm, stable environments with plenty of light and good air circulation. Indoor setups with consistent temperature and humidity control will help bring out its full potential.

Due to its short lifecycle, heavy training is not advised. Light LST (low-stress training) in the early stages can help open the canopy, but topping should be avoided to prevent stunting growth.

A 3–5 gallon (11–19L) pot is usually perfect. Autoflowers do best when transplanted minimally, so it’s recommended to plant directly into the final pot.

Yes. Use lighter doses, especially in early stages. Autoflowers have a shorter veg phase and can be sensitive to overfeeding, so start low and adjust based on plant response.

Maximize light exposure, keep temperatures steady, and use gentle LST techniques early on. Also, avoid transplanting and overwatering — consistency is key with autos.