How to Grow Apples and Bananas
Apples and Bananas is a flavorful, exceptionally potent, balanced feminized strain built from a layered cross of Platinum Cookies, Granddaddy Purple, Blue Power and Gelatti. It is a 50/50 hybrid with a very high 23-30% THC, a sweet apple, banana and earthy flavor, and a happy, relaxed, uplifted effect. Fruity, frosty and strong, it is a modern, fruit-forward standout.
As a feminized strain, Apples and Bananas produces only female, flower-bearing plants, so you can skip sexing and remove the guesswork of sorting out males. Every seed goes toward productive, bud-growing plants from the start. You grow it under long days through its vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s final size and its timing.
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Apples and Bananas
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THC | 23% - 30% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Low |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
Do-Si-Dos Autoflower
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THC | 18% - 20% (Medium) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Potent, aromatic and beginner-friendly, Apples and Bananas is a rewarding strain to grow. You can see the full genetics and buy Apples and Bananas seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (23-30%) |
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| Lineage | ((Platinum Cookies x Granddaddy Purple) x Blue Power) x Gelatti |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 0.82-1.15 oz/ft² (250-350 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 17.64-21.16 oz/plant (500-600 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Apple, Banana, Earthy, Sweet |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Uplifted |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Strain
Apples and Bananas is a photoperiod feminized strain, which means it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than its age. You keep it under long days, usually 18 hours of light, for as long as you want it to grow and build structure, then switch to 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness (12/12) to tell the plant to start flowering. Because every seed grows into a female, there are no males to find and remove, so your whole crop goes toward buds.
That control over timing suits a balanced, 50/50 plant like Apples and Bananas well. It has a manageable 1.5 m frame with a moderate stretch after the flip, so flip it once it has filled your space, and use the vegetative stage to top and train it. Spreading the canopy opens up the many bud sites and helps every flower fatten evenly across its 8 to 10 week bloom.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Apples and Bananas suits a temperate climate and grows well both indoors and outdoors where the season is mild and reasonably warm. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it finishes around October, so it works in regions with a steady autumn. At a manageable 1.5 m it fits comfortably in a tent, and it is an easy, forgiving plant in the ground or a large pot outside.
Its yield is modest indoors, around 250-350 g/m² in an optimized setup, but far more generous outdoors at 500-600 g per plant, so it genuinely shines in the ground with room and sunshine. As a balanced 50/50 hybrid, its very high 23-30% THC places it firmly among our high-THC seeds, one of the stronger crosses in the catalog.
That flavor and potency come from its layered pedigree: Platinum Cookies and Granddaddy Purple lend the sweet, fruity, purple-tinged base, while Blue Power and Gelatti add resin, structure and the distinctive apple-and-banana fruitiness. Keep temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C) and humidity sensible through flowering, and let the nights cool a little late in bloom to bring out any purple tones.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Apples and Bananas is a resinous, flavorful plant that feeds moderately well, but build the nutrients gradually rather than pushing it hard early. Start light while it is young, build through the vegetative stage, shift toward phosphorus and potassium once it flips into flower, then flush at the end so the sweet, fruity notes come through clean. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.5-0.7 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative | 1.2-1.6 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds structure |
| Early flower | 1.4-1.7 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.6-1.9 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip it to 12/12, Apples and Bananas finishes in about 8 to 10 weeks, a reasonable timeline for such a resinous, very high-THC strain. It builds dense, frosty, trichome-coated buds on a medium frame, sometimes showing purple tones in a cool finish, developing a sweet, fruity apple-and-banana aroma over an earthy base as it ripens. That heavy frost is a clear sign of its serious potency.
Yields are modest indoors at around 250-350 g/m² and much larger outdoors at 500-600 g per plant where it has room to grow. Keep the colas supported and the canopy open so light reaches the lower buds, feed it steadily through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest sweet, fruity flavor and the most rounded, potent effect.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry matters with such dense, resinous buds, because they can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects the sweet, fruity apple-and-banana aroma that defines the strain.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the sweet, ripe apple and banana notes and smooths the smoke, turning a freshly dried harvest into the rich, fruity result Apples and Bananas is known for.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Apples and Bananas is a very resinous, frosty plant, so its trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That heavy resin and sweet, fruity aroma make the trim genuinely valuable, turning offcuts into a potent, flavorful concentrate run rather than waste, a real bonus with such a high-THC strain.
Flavor and Terpenes
Apples and Bananas leads with a sweet, fruity flavor built around ripe apple and banana, grounded by an earthy base, a distinctive modern profile. It is a smooth, flavorful smoke, and a good cure brings that sweet apple-and-banana character forward in the jar and on the inhale, with the earthy depth balancing the fruit.
Its terpene profile shapes that flavor. Myrcene forms a sweet, earthy, fruity base that carries the ripe fruit notes, while terpinolene adds a fresh, bright lift that keeps the flavor lively. Linalool brings a soft, floral sweetness underneath. Together these three terpenes give Apples and Bananas its sweet, fruity, earthy character.
Effects and Best Use
With its very high 23-30% THC and balanced 50/50 make-up, Apples and Bananas delivers a potent, well-rounded experience. It is reported as happy, relaxed and uplifted, pairing a bright, cheerful head with a comfortable, settled body, which makes it a versatile strain for day or evening use. Its potency is genuinely high, so a measured dose goes a long way, especially for newer smokers.
That happy, relaxed, uplifted profile makes it a rewarding strain to enjoy socially or while unwinding, alongside its sweet, fruity flavor. The combination of exceptional potency, a balanced effect and a distinctive apple-and-banana taste is exactly why Apples and Bananas stands out among feminized strains.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Apples and Bananas is forgiving and beginner-friendly, but its dense, resin-packed buds are the thing to watch in late flower. Those tight colas can trap moisture, so keep the air moving and ease the humidity down as the flowers fill out to avoid trouble in the heart of the bud. Do your topping and training early, during the vegetative stage, so the plant has time to recover before it flips.
At a manageable 1.5 m it is easy to handle, and gentle, low-stress training during veg opens the canopy so light reaches every bud site across its 8 to 10 week bloom. Its indoor yield is modest, so good light penetration and an even canopy really help it fill out, and its best returns come outdoors where it has room to stretch into a bigger plant.
As a pro tip, make the most of its fruity flavor and heavy resin: keep the feed steady rather than heavy, let the late-flower nights run a little cool to coax out any purple, and protect the terpenes with a proper plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure. Save the frosty trim for concentrates, and harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber for a rich, fruity result.
FAQ
Is Apples and Bananas a feminized strain?
Yes. Apples and Bananas is a photoperiod feminized strain, so every seed grows into a female, flower-bearing plant and you never have to sex or remove males. You grow it under long days through the vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s size and when it finishes.
How much THC does Apples and Bananas have?
It is a very potent strain, testing from about 23% up to 30% THC depending on the phenotype and how it is grown. Combined with its balanced 50/50 genetics, the result is a happy, relaxed, uplifted effect. Because the potency is so high, it is well worth dosing carefully, especially if you are newer to strong strains.
How long does Apples and Bananas take to flower?
Apples and Bananas finishes in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle, a reasonable timeline for such a resinous, high-THC strain. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is typically ready to harvest around October. Giving it the full window lets the dense buds pack on resin and develop their sweet, fruity flavor.
What does Apples and Bananas taste like?
It has a sweet, fruity flavor built around ripe apple and banana, grounded by an earthy base. Myrcene carries the ripe fruit notes, terpinolene adds a fresh, bright lift and linalool a soft, floral sweetness. A proper three to four week cure brings that sweet apple-and-banana character forward on the inhale, with the earthy depth balancing the fruit.
How much does Apples and Bananas yield?
Its yield is modest indoors at around 250-350 g/m², but far more generous outdoors at 500-600 g per plant with room to grow, so it genuinely shines in the ground. Give it good light penetration, an open canopy and a sunny outdoor spot to get the most from its dense, resinous, very potent buds.
Is Apples and Bananas indica or sativa?
Apples and Bananas is a perfectly balanced 50/50 hybrid, so it blends the best of both. That balance shows in its happy, relaxed, uplifted effect, which pairs a bright, cheerful head with a comfortable body. It is versatile enough for day or evening use, though its very high THC means a measured dose goes a long way.
