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Cannabis Strain Review: Banana Kush

a.k.a. crockett's banana kush aka: private reserve
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 52% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
67%
Happy
62%
Uplifted
58%
Euphoric
55%
Creative
23%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
27%
Dry Eyes
23%
Dizzy
5%
The Scaries
4%
Headache
4%

Banana Kush has an ASHI score of 10 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 21 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 52% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Uplifted, Euphoric and Creative effects of Banana Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Banana Kush has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain and Nausea.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Banana Kush's primary terpenes are Limonene and Humulene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Banana Kush that includes: Sweet, Tropical, Earthy and Banana, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Banana Kush has an aroma profile of Herbal, Tropical, Banana and Kushy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16 - 27%
CBD
0.1 - 0.7%
CBN
0.49%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Banana Kush presents Limonene and Humulene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 27%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.1 - 0.7%. CBN levels should be around 0.49%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm and sunny outdoor climate Moderate

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Early October 30 to 80in 3 to 6 (oz/ft)

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Medium Medium

The difficulty to grow Banana Kush is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of medium in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Banana Kush should harvest around Early October you can expect 30 to 80in height and 3 to 6 (oz/ft) yield.

Banana Kush shares genetics with Ghost OG and Skunk Haze.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Banana Kush. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Banana Kushbefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain