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Cannabis Strain Review: Chiquita Banana

a.k.a. C Banana
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 49% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
81%
Happy
75%
Euphoric
57%
Uplifted
46%
Creative
40%
Side Effect Percentage
Sedated
80%
Dry Mouth
38%
Dry Eyes
28%
The Scaries
7%

Chiquita Banana has an ASHI score of 2 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 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. Chiquita Banana won 2 awards in categories like Resin, Shatter in places like USA-California. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 49% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
1 Best Shatter Hempcon Cup
1 Most THC Santa Cruz Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Chiquita Banana's primary terpenes are Limonene, Humulene and Caryophyllene. 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 Chiquita Banana that includes: Candy, Earthy and Tropical, ending with a blast of Candy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

The aroma takes you higher... Chiquita Banana has an aroma profile of Earthy, Fruity, Lemon, Sour and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
26 - 34%
CBD
0.54 - 0.08%
CBN
0.14 - 0.29%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Chiquita Banana presents Limonene, Humulene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 26 - 34%. You can expect CBD levels of 0%.

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

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Chiquita Banana is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Chiquita Banana should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

Chiquita Banana cannabis strain is a cross between OG Kush and Banana

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 Chiquita Banana. The abundant Limonene terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Chiquita Banana before 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