How to Grow Banana Split
Banana Split is a 60% sativa-dominant feminized strain, a cross of Tangie and Banana Sherbert. It carries a THC level of 15 to 20%, which sits in the medium range, and delivers a happy, munchie-inducing and relaxed effect over a citrus, banana and tropical flavor. This guide walks you through the whole grow, from germinating the seeds to the final cure.
It reaches a medium 1.5 m, flowers in 8 to 10 weeks, and finishes outdoors through October with a strong indoor yield. Its sweet, tropical flavor and forgiving nature make it a strong pick for first-time growers.
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Banana Split
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THC | 15% - 20% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Banana Cream
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THC | 28% - 30% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
Banana Split at a Glance
Before you plant anything, it helps to see the full picture in one place. Here is the quick profile for this tropical, citrusy sativa, taken straight from the strain’s grow data.
| Seed type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
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| Genetics | Tangie x Banana Sherbert |
| Phenotype | 60% Sativa / 40% Indica |
| THC | 15–20% (medium) |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | October |
| Height | up to 4.92 ft (1.5 m) |
| Yield indoor | 1.64–1.97 oz/ft² |
| Yield outdoor | 7.05–10.58 oz/plant |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flavors | Citrus, Banana, Tropical |
| Effects | Happy, munchie-inducing, relaxed |
| Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
These are feminized seeds, so every plant flowers female and you skip culling males. Its 60% sativa lean places it among the sativa seeds, while its strong indoor return earns it a spot with the high-yielding seeds. If you are still weighing options, the find your strain tool helps you match it against the rest of the catalog.
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How to Germinate Banana Split Seeds
A healthy harvest starts at germination. The paper towel method is hard to beat: fold the Banana Split seeds inside two damp sheets, slide them between two plates, and keep them somewhere dark at 70 to 79°F. A taproot usually appears in two to five days.
Once the taproot is a few millimeters long, move each seed root-down about 1 cm deep into a small pot of light, airy medium. Keep it lightly moist rather than soaked, hold humidity around 65 to 70%, and give soft light while the first true leaves open. Its hybrid vigor makes for a strong, dependable seedling.
Starter tips
- Use plain, lightly pH-balanced water (pH 5.5 to 6.5) for the first week.
- Keep seedlings warm and humid, but never waterlogged.
- Hold off on nutrients until the second set of serrated leaves appears.
Growing Banana Split in the Vegetative Stage
As a photoperiod plant, you control the veg stage with the light schedule. Keep Banana Split on 18 hours of light a day for as long as you want it to grow, aim for day temperatures of 68 to 79°F, and hold humidity around 50 to 60%. It suits a temperate climate, so steady, moderate conditions work in its favor. With its 60% sativa lean it builds into a medium, open plant of about 1.5 m.
This is the stage to shape the plant. Because it carries a sativa reach, topping early and using low-stress training to spread the branches keeps the canopy even, improves airflow, and lifts the yield. Give it room so light reaches the lower buds, and it rewards the effort with a productive, open structure.
Its medium frame and strong indoor return make it a flexible plant both indoors and out:
- Indoor tents: this is where it shines, delivering its strongest, most reliable yield under controlled lights.
- Temperate outdoor plots: its October finish fits regions with mild summers and a dry early autumn.
- Mediterranean-style gardens: steady warmth and good airflow let its open, sativa structure fill out through flower.
Flowering and Buds of Banana Split
Indoors, flip Banana Split to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering, which runs 8 to 10 weeks. Outdoors it ripens through October. As a sativa-leaning plant it shows a fair stretch after the flip, then fills out its colas with bright, resinous flowers.
Through bloom, drop humidity to 40 to 45% and keep air moving so the flowers stay clean as they tighten. The buds build a sweet, tropical aroma with bright citrus and ripe banana notes, a dessert-like profile from its Tangie and Banana Sherbert parents.
At 15 to 20% THC it sits in the medium range, giving a happy, relaxed effect that can bring on the munchies, a bright, upbeat feel that eases into an easy calm.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Banana Split is beginner-friendly, but its sativa stretch and sweet, loud aroma point to a few things worth watching.
- Manage the stretch: with a sativa lean it reaches after the flip, so top early and train the canopy so light reaches every bud site.
- Lean indoors for yield: its indoor return is the strong point, so a controlled tent setup gets the most out of the plant.
- Watch the smell: its sweet citrus-banana nose grows loud in flower, so run a carbon filter indoors if odor is a concern.
Expert tip: the open, sativa frame loves light. Keep an even canopy through veg, do not overfeed a medium-THC plant, and dry and cure slowly to bring the sweet banana and citrus forward over its tropical base.
Aroma, Flavor and Effects
The nose is sweet and tropical: bright citrus and ripe banana up front with a juicy, tropical-fruit depth underneath. It is a dessert-like, mouth-watering profile that lives up to its name, the Tangie brightness meeting the sweet Banana Sherbert side.
The flavor follows the nose, citrus and banana with a tropical, creamy finish. On the effect side it is happy, relaxed and munchie-inducing, a bright, upbeat feel that eases into a calm body. Because THC runs a moderate 15 to 20%, it stays rounded and approachable.
Dominant terpenes
Banana Split carries a well-rounded terpene profile. Limonene brings a bright citrus lift that fits its Tangie side, Myrcene lays down a sweet, fruity base, Caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery spice, Humulene a dry, woody note, Pinene a fresh pine sharpness, and Terpinolene a fresh, tropical-herbal accent. A supporting cast of Phellandrene, Linalool and Nerolidol rounds out its citrus, banana and tropical character.
Nutrient Schedule
Treat the figures below as a starting map, not a rulebook. Banana Split is a steady feeder, so read the plant first: tip burn means back off, while pale, slow growth means it wants a little more. All values use EC.
| Stage | EC |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 |
| Growth | 0.8–1.2 |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 |
Keep the pH around 6.0 to 6.5 in soil and 5.5 to 6.0 in hydro so the roots can actually take up what you feed.
What to Do With Your Trim: Extracts and Hash
Banana Split builds a solid coat of resin, so its trim is worth keeping rather than tossing. The sugar leaves you take off while manicuring hold trichomes and suit Ice Water Hash, where cold water and agitation separate the resin heads into a clean, solventless concentrate. Pressing that hash into rosin keeps the citrus-banana flavor intact, or you can run a solvent extraction if that is your setup. The bare stems will not extract, but chopped and composted they feed organic matter back into the soil for your next grow.
Harvesting, Drying and Curing Banana Split
Timing the harvest comes down to the trichomes. Grab a loupe and watch the heads turn from clear to milky white; a scattering of amber signals peak ripeness. Indoors this lands 8 to 10 weeks after the flip, and outdoors the plants are ready through October.
After the cut, hang the branches in a dark room at 59 to 68°F with humidity near 50% and gentle air movement. Slow beats fast: drying over 10 to 14 days protects the citrus, banana and tropical aromas that define this strain. When the small stems snap instead of bending, move the buds into jars.
Cure in sealed glass, opening the jars daily for the first week to let moisture escape, then easing off as the aroma deepens. Two to four weeks of patience here is where the bright citrus and sweet banana really come together, and it is the step most first-time growers rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banana Split easy to grow for beginners?
Yes, Banana Split is beginner-friendly. Its hybrid vigor makes it forgiving, it reaches a manageable 1.5 m, and it finishes in 8 to 10 weeks. The main things to plan for are its sativa stretch, which rewards early training, and its sweet citrus-banana smell, so run a carbon filter indoors if odor matters.
How long does Banana Split take to flower?
Banana Split flowers in 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Grown outdoors, it is ready through October. As a sativa-leaning plant it shows a fair stretch after the flip, then fills out its colas with bright, resinous buds over that bloom window.
How strong is Banana Split?
Banana Split has a THC level of 15 to 20%, which places it in the medium range. The effect is happy, relaxed and munchie-inducing, a bright, upbeat feel that eases into a calm body. That moderate potency makes it a rounded, approachable strain for a wide range of growers and users.
How much does Banana Split yield?
Banana Split is high-yielding indoors, giving around 1.64 to 1.97 oz/ft² in a controlled setup. Outdoors a plant returns a more modest 7.05 to 10.58 oz, so it rewards an indoor tent. Early training, an even canopy and strong light help it fill out to its full potential.
What does Banana Split taste and smell like?
Banana Split leads with a sweet, tropical aroma of bright citrus and ripe banana over a juicy fruit base. It is a dessert-like profile that lives up to its name, blending its Tangie and Banana Sherbert roots. Both the aroma and flavor deepen as the buds cure slowly after harvest.
Is Banana Split an indica or a sativa?
Banana Split is sativa-dominant, at 60% sativa and 40% indica. Built from Tangie and Banana Sherbert, it has an open structure, a fair stretch and a bright, happy lift, while the indica side adds a smooth, easy finish, making it a lively, flavorful daytime strain.
