C. Banana is a Blimburn Seeds hybrid known for serious potency and a sweet banana-citrus flavor. From Banana OG x OG Kush, it is a balanced 50/50 strain that can reach an exceptional 25-34% THC, among the strongest you can grow. It delivers a euphoric, relaxing high, good yields, and a manageable size, which makes it a rewarding choice for both new and experienced growers who want real strength.
This is a photoperiod feminized strain, so it flowers when you shorten the light cycle. The figures below are Blimburn breeder values; check your own pack for the exact numbers.
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C. Banana
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THC | 25% - 34% (High) |
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Lineage | Banana OG x OG Kush |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 4.92 ft | 1.5 m |
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Yield | Medium |
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Yield Indoor | 1.15 - 1.31 oz/ftĀ² | 350 - 400 g/mĀ² |
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Yield Outdoor | 19.4 - 21.16 oz/plant | 550 - 600 g/plant |
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Flowering Time | 8 - 10 weeks |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
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Medical | Arthritis, Insomnia, Pain |
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Effects | Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed |
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Flavors | Citrus, Fruity |
Fat Banana
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THC | 25% - 26% (High) |
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Lineage | Banana x OG Kush |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 3.94 ft | 1.2 m |
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Yield | Medium |
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Yield Indoor | 1.15 - 1.31 oz/ftĀ² | 350 - 400 g/mĀ² |
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Yield Outdoor | 15.87 - 17.64 oz/plant | 450 - 500 g/plant |
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Flowering Time | 8 - 10 weeks |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
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Effects | Calming |
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Flavors | Banana, Citrus, Earthy, Pepper, Skunk |
C. Banana Grow Info
| Trait | C. Banana (Blimburn Seeds) |
| Genetics | Banana OG x OG Kush |
| Seed type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetic profile | 50% indica / 50% sativa (balanced) |
| THC | 25-34% (very high) |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Height | About 1.5 m |
| Indoor yield | 350-400 g/mĀ² |
| Outdoor yield | 550-600 g per plant |
| Effects | Euphoric, happy, relaxed |
| Flavor | Banana, citrus, fruity |
These are Blimburn’s published figures for the C. Banana line at Growlantis. When you need an exact THC percentage, height, or yield, check the specification on your own C. Banana seed pack.
What Makes C. Banana Worth Growing
Potency is the headline. At 25-34% THC, C. Banana sits among the strongest strains available, so a little goes a long way. Pair that with a sweet banana and citrus flavor from its Banana OG and OG Kush parents, and you get a strain that is as enjoyable as it is powerful.
The effect is balanced and versatile, as the 50/50 genetics suggest: an uplifting, euphoric, happy lift that eases into a pleasant relaxation, good for different times of day. It grows to a manageable size with solid yields, especially outdoors, and stays easy enough for a confident beginner despite its strength, which is a rare combination.
Is C. Banana Indica or Sativa?
C. Banana is a balanced hybrid, listed at 50% indica and 50% sativa, so it does not lean firmly either way.
That balance shows in the plant and the high. The plant is a medium, trainable bush, easy to keep in a tent. The effect pairs a euphoric, happy head from the sativa side with a relaxing body note from the indica side, so it is flexible rather than one-dimensional. The high potency, though, means even a balanced strain hits hard.
Flowering Time and Total Grow Time
Because C. Banana is a photoperiod strain, two timing numbers matter, and they are not the same.
- Flowering time: 8-10 weeks. This is the bloom stage, and it starts only when you switch the lights to 12/12 indoors, or the outdoor days shorten in late summer.Ā
- Total grow time (seed to harvest): flowering plus your veg period. Veg length is yours to set, so a typical indoor run from seed lands around 12-16 weeks depending on how long you veg.Ā
The practical point is that the 8-10 week figure is the flowering window, not the whole grow. You decide the veg length, and that is the main lever for final plant size.
Does C. Banana Need a 12/12 Light Cycle?
Yes. C. Banana is a photoperiod strain, so indoors it needs a 12/12 light cycle to start flowering. You veg it under a longer schedule, usually 18/6, then switch to 12 hours on and 12 off to trigger bloom.
Outdoors the season does this for you, with flowering starting as the days shorten in late summer. This is the key difference from an autoflower, which blooms on age no matter the light schedule.
C. Banana Grow Timeline, Week by Week
Veg length is up to you, so the flowering weeks are the fixed part. Adjust the start to suit your space.
- Weeks 1-2: germination and seedling. The taproot and first leaves establish. Keep water light and conditions stable.Ā
- Weeks 3-5: vegetative growth. The plant builds a bushy frame. Top it and start LST or a SCROG net to spread the canopy.Ā
- Flip to 12/12: switch the light cycle at about two thirds of your target height, to leave room for the stretch.Ā
- Flower weeks 1-3: the stretch and first pistils.Ā
- Flower weeks 4-8: buds stack and the banana and citrus aroma builds, with heavy resin on this high-THC strain.Ā
- Flower weeks 8-10: ripening and harvest. Judge by the trichomes, not the day count.Ā
Choosing Your Setup: Space, Light and Pots
C. Banana is easy to house. At around 1.5 m it suits a standard tent with a short veg, and its balanced structure takes well to SCROG and LST that flatten the canopy and lift the yield.
Light should be strong to support the potent, resinous flowers. A full-spectrum LED at 30-40 watts per square foot over a trained canopy gets the most from the plant, which matters for pushing both yield and the trichome development behind that high THC. Pair it with good airflow through flowering.
For containers, use 3-5 gallon pots indoors, or larger fabric pots and open ground outdoors where it yields more. As a photoperiod, it transplants fine, so you can pot up as it grows.
Germinating and Raising Seedlings
The paper towel method is the easy, reliable start. Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours, then set them between damp paper towels on a covered plate, kept dark and warm at 70-85Ā°F (21-29Ā°C). A taproot usually shows in two to three days.
When the root reaches about 1-2 cm, plant it root-down a knuckle deep in a light, airy mix and keep the surface moist until it breaks ground. New to germination? Our beginner growing guides walk through it step by step.
The Vegetative Stage and Training
Because C. Banana is a photoperiod plant, you can veg as long as you like and use the full training toolkit, which autoflowers cannot handle.
Top it early to build multiple colas, then use LST or a SCROG net to spread the branches into a flat, even canopy so light reaches more bud sites. On a high-THC strain, good light into the canopy helps resin and potency as well as yield. Keep nitrogen available through veg, and plan for a moderate stretch after you flip to 12/12.
Feeding and Watering C. Banana
Feed to the plant’s vigor. C. Banana is a healthy, productive hybrid, so it takes a solid bloom schedule, but build it up gradually and read the leaves rather than chasing the bottle. Use a nitrogen-forward base through veg, then shift to a bloom formula higher in phosphorus and potassium once you flip to 12/12.
Water by root-zone moisture. Demand climbs through late veg and the flowering stretch, so let the top layer dry between waterings to keep oxygen at the roots, and expect a trained plant to drink more as the buds fill out.
Flowering and Knowing When to Harvest
After the flip, the plant stretches for two to three weeks, then settles into dense, resinous bud production. The sweet banana and citrus aroma builds through the middle weeks, so run a carbon filter indoors and keep air moving around the colas.
As the 8-10 week window closes, let the trichomes decide. Harvest when most are cloudy with a few amber for the fullest effect, which is substantial on a strain this strong. After the cut, hang the branches in the dark at about 60Ā°F (15-16Ā°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, then cure in jars, burping daily for the first weeks to protect that banana flavor.
Growing Indoors vs Outdoors
Indoors, the manageable height and training-friendly structure make C. Banana straightforward. Keep a flat canopy under strong light and a short veg, and the 350-400 g/mĀ² indoor yield is reachable, with trichome-heavy, potent buds.
Outdoors, C. Banana yields more, up to 550-600 g per plant in mild climates with ample space and sun. Plant after the last frost, give it full sun and a good root run, and support the branches as the dense buds get heavy.
How Tall and How Much? Height and Yield
Height is easy to manage. At around 1.5 m, C. Banana suits indoor tents with a short veg, and topping and training keep the canopy flat and even. Outdoors it has room to grow larger.
On yield, it is a solid producer at 350-400 g/mĀ² indoors and a bigger 550-600 g per plant outdoors. Strong light, canopy management, and healthy roots are what move you toward the top of its range, and they also support the trichome development behind the high THC.
Best US Climates for C. Banana
C. Banana does best in mild to warm, sunny climates. Growers in California and the West get easy outdoor finishes and big plants with its 8-10 week flowering and plenty of sun.
The reasonable flowering time also suits temperate and northern states, where it can finish before the fall weather turns. In the humid Southeast, keep airflow up and watch the dense, resinous buds late in flower. For another banana-flavored hybrid, see our Banana Punch grow guide.
Common Problems When Growing C. Banana
A few predictable issues are easy to avoid.
Flipping to 12/12 too late
C. Banana stretches in early flower. If you flip when it is already near your light, the stretch pushes the colas into the lamp. Flip at about two thirds of your target height.
Humidity in dense, resinous buds
The high-THC buds are dense and sticky, which traps moisture. Keep late-flower humidity down and air moving around the canopy to protect the harvest.
Going too hard, too soon on potency
High THC does not mean you should overfeed to chase it. Steady light into an open canopy and a healthy plant do more for trichomes than heavy nutrients, which just risk burn.
Harvesting too early
On a strong strain it is tempting to cut once the buds look ready. The 8-10 week window and cloudy trichomes are the real signal, so wait for them to get the full potency.
Making the Most of Your Harvest
Do not waste the trim. The resin-heavy sugar leaves make excellent bubble hash, dry sift, or infused oil that keeps the banana flavor. The stems, roots, and fan leaves compost well and feed your next grow.
Is C. Banana Right for You?
If you want one of the strongest strains around with a sweet banana-citrus flavor and a balanced, versatile high, yes. It is potent enough for serious users yet easy enough for a confident beginner, with good outdoor yields. Just respect the high THC and start low. For another banana-flavored hybrid, see our Banana Punch grow guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C. Banana indica or sativa?
C. Banana is a balanced hybrid, listed at 50% indica and 50% sativa, from Banana OG and OG Kush. It grows as a medium, trainable plant, and the effect pairs a euphoric, happy head with a relaxing body note, so it works at different times of day. The high potency means it hits hard despite the balance.
Does C. Banana need a 12/12 light cycle?
Yes. C. Banana is a photoperiod strain, so indoors it needs the light switched to 12/12 to start flowering. You veg it under a longer schedule like 18/6, then flip to 12 hours on and 12 off. Outdoors it flowers naturally as late-summer days shorten.
How long does C. Banana take to flower?
C. Banana flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch to 12/12. That is the bloom stage only. Total time from seed also includes your veg period, usually a few weeks, so plan the overall grow around flowering plus however long you choose to veg.
How strong is C. Banana?
C. Banana is very high in potency, reaching 25 to 34% THC, among the strongest strains you can grow. It is best approached carefully, especially by beginners, with a small amount to start. The effect is euphoric and happy before easing into relaxation, powerful but balanced rather than one-sided.
How much does C. Banana yield?
C. Banana yields around 350 to 400 g/m2 indoors under strong light and a trained canopy, and a larger 550 to 600 g per plant outdoors in mild climates. Light intensity, canopy management from training, and healthy roots are the main factors that move the yield toward the top of its range.
How tall does C. Banana grow?
C. Banana reaches around 1.5 m, which is manageable for an indoor tent, especially with a short veg. You can keep it tighter by topping and flipping to 12/12 earlier, or give it more veg and open ground outdoors to grow a larger, higher-yielding plant.
Can you clone C. Banana?
Yes. As a photoperiod strain, C. Banana clones well, unlike autoflowers. Take cuttings from a healthy plant during veg, root them, and keep them under long light until you are ready to flower. Cloning lets you keep a favorite high-THC, banana-flavored phenotype and skip germination next run.
