Banana Kush strain is an indica-dominant strain made by crossing Ghost OG and Skunk Haze. This strain tastes and smells like delicious, ripe bananas. Banana Kush is an exotic strain with uplifting effects that have been a serenity for weed lovers all over the world. This strain has a lot of therapeutic abilities, as it relieves; anxiety, depression, ADHD, lack of appetite, and chronic pain, etc.
The average THC level of Banana Kush Strain is 16% with a high of 18%. At the same time, the CBD level is approximately 0.9-1.24%. Its Indica-dominance and high potency may cause severe drowsiness, that’s why it is best used in the evening right before the night’s sleep. Purple Animal Cookies and Blue Cookies Strain both are famous products nowadays.
Flavors and Aromas:
As the name indicates, this strain represents a blend of bananas with a barely noticeable citrusy hint. Following flavors or tastes of Banana Kush strain have been reported:
- Banana
- Earthy
- Skunk
- Tropical
- Pungent
- Flowery
This strain has a very clear signature scent that is well known. It can instantly be recognized by its aroma of sweet bananas, with some hints of earthy notes.
The reason why this strain has such unusual flavors is the list of terpenes it contains:
- Carene
- Camphene
- Caryophyllene
- Myrcene
- Nerolidol
- Limonene
What are the medicinal benefits of Banana Kush Strain?
Banana Kush strain has a wide variety of medicinal uses such as for fibromyalgia, mood disorders, and MS. You will feel high after 5-10 minutes of consumption and it will leave you with a mellow feeling of euphoria and relaxation. Then it flows into a sense of happiness and delivers a charge of creativity and motivation. Because of its calming and pain-relieving properties, it is best to get a good sleep at night. It also has some other medicinal properties, as it helps with:
- Anxiety
- Lack of appetite
- Insomnia
- PTSD
- Stress
- Depression
- Chronic pains
- Migraines
Side effects of Banana Kush Strain:
According to the consumers, Banana Kush Strain has the following side effects:
- Cottonmouth
- Drowsiness
- Dry eyes
Because of its high THC content, this strain can cause a slight bout of dizziness in some people. Banana Kush strain also causes a dry mouth sensation in most consumers, and this usually comes with a case of itchy and eyes. In rare cases, one may also feel a slight paranoia and headache due to this strain’s high potency.
Grow information of Banana Kush Strain:
Growing Banana Kush Strain is easy, but it is recommended to grow this strain indoors. This is because indoors allow the plant to grow in a controlled environment with a lot of constant light.
It has to be trimmed regularly in order to get the best yield. It requires some skills to grow this strain but once it is done perfectly, you will be rewarded with an amazing bud. According to most breeders, the growing difficulty of Banana Kush is moderate.
Flowering time:
Banana Kush strain takes around 8 to 9 weeks to flower and is ready for harvest. This hybrid, if grown outdoors, should be ready for the harvest around early October. A full-grown plant’s height can reach up to about 30-60 inches.
When grown indoors, the plant can produce a yield of about 300 gr/m2 and if it’s grown outdoors, it can produce up to 400 gr/plant.
Pros and Cons of Growing Banana Kush Seeds:
Pros:
- Produces a fairly large yield.
- It is highly resistant to pests and diseases.
- This has a unique and delicious terpene profile.
- It is easy to grow.
- It is highly suited for indoor growers.
Cons:
- It has an average flowering time.
It is difficult to find genuine Banana Kush seeds.
