Pineapple Chunk
At a glance
- Possible side effects
- Dry MouthDry Eyes
About Pineapple Chunk
Pineapple Chunk is a hybrid from Barney’s Farm that combines Barney’s Pineapple, Skunk #1 and Cheese. It has an award-winning history and remains popular with consumers and home growers in the US and Canada.
The aroma is a distinctive mix of sweet pineapple and tangy cheese, with a skunky edge from the Skunk #1 side. Buds are usually chunky and dense, light green with orange hairs and a thick trichome coat. Myrcene tends to support the tropical sweetness, caryophyllene adds a savory, peppery note, and pinene can bring a sharp, fresh finish.
Pineapple Chunk is commonly described as relaxed, happy and euphoric. People often choose it for a laid-back afternoon or evening, since the experience is frequently reported as a mellow body feel with an upbeat mood. THC usually ranges from 18% to 24%, with little CBD, and potency varies by grower and batch.
Pineapple Chunk can suit people curious about its unusual fruit-and-cheese profile. Start low, go slow, and check the lab results on the package, since potency varies by grower. Use WhereLeaf to find Pineapple Chunk at licensed dispensaries and delivery services near you.
Pineapple Chunk terpene profile
Terpenes are the natural oils that give each strain its smell and taste. Listed from most to least dominant.
Smells like: Earthy, musky, ripe fruit
Also found in: Mango, hops, lemongrass, thyme
The most common terpene in cannabis. Strains led by myrcene are often described as relaxing and heavy.
Smells like: Peppery, spicy, woody
Also found in: Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon
Gives strains a spicy kick. Common in kush, cookies and gelato lines.
Smells like: Fresh pine, rosemary
Also found in: Pine needles, rosemary, basil
Smells like a forest. Often found in strains people describe as clear-headed.
Pineapple Chunk family tree
Growing Pineapple Chunk
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Flowering time
- 8-9 weeks
- Plant height
- Medium
- Yield
- High
Only grow where home growing is legal, and follow local plant limits.
Pineapple Chunk compared with its parents
How is Pineapple Chunk different from Skunk #1?
Pineapple Chunk tests higher in THC (around 21% vs 17%). Pineapple Chunk is more often described as euphoric. Skunk #1 is better known for feeling uplifted.
For adults of legal age. Not medical advice. THC and CBD vary by grower and batch — check the product label. Effects vary by person. Start low, go slow, and never drive high.
