Red Pineapple by Holy Smoke Seeds
Red Pineapple is a hybrid cannabis cultivar from Holy Smoke Seeds, a breeder recognized for fruit-forward genetics. It offers a balance of uplifting mental clarity and a relaxing body sensation, with a name that suggests a rich sensory experience combining tropical pineapple and red fruit notes.
Appearance
Red Pineapple often displays reddish pistils and can develop anthocyanin pigments in bracts and sugar leaves under cooler nighttime temperatures, contributing to its name. The buds are typically dense and conical with a high calyx-to-leaf ratio, covered in a generous frosting of trichomes that give them a shimmering appearance. The cured flowers maintain a sticky texture, indicating preserved resin quality.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma is characterized by a prominent pineapple scent layered with notes of mango and ripe stone fruits, alongside red-berry nuances and a sweet floral lift. Deeper notes of pepper and fresh wood emerge, providing a complex, resinous backbone. On inhalation, the flavor follows with a clean pineapple and candied citrus taste, evolving into mango and red-fruit notes, finishing with a peppery, resinous quality.
Effects
This hybrid cultivar is noted for balancing uplifting mental clarity with a steady, relaxing body presence. It is considered a candidate for users seeking pronounced flavor alongside tangible potency.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
THC levels are typically in the mid-to-high range, between 18-24%, with total terpenes often measured above 1.5% by weight. The terpene profile is suggested to include compounds contributing to its tropical and fruity notes, as well as those providing a peppery, resinous finish.
Growing
Red Pineapple exhibits a balanced hybrid growth structure with medium internodal spacing and sturdy lateral branches. Plants commonly double in height during early bloom, making it suitable for training techniques like topping and LST. The cultivar is known for robust yields and adaptable cultivation traits.
Origins & Lineage
Bred by Holy Smoke Seeds, a company known for fruit-forward and terpene-rich genetics, Red Pineapple adheres to their focus on colorful expressions and pronounced terpenes. While specific parent strains are not publicly disclosed, the breeding strategy aimed for a balance between connoisseur appeal and cultivator practicality, emphasizing a pineapple-forward bouquet with red-fruit complexity and a hashy undertone.