How to Grow C Banana
C Banana is a potent, balanced hybrid built on Banana OG and OG Kush genetics. It is a perfectly even 50/50 feminized plant with a high 25-34% THC, a citrus and fruity, sweet-banana flavor over an earthy pine base, and a euphoric, happy, relaxed effect. Flavor-forward and strong rather than sheer-weight heavy, it is a rewarding and beginner-friendly way to grow a true high-THC hybrid.
This is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you start flowering by switching the light cycle to 12/12, which lets you decide how big the plant gets before you flip it. It pairs the sweet banana aroma of its Banana OG side with the earthy, piney backbone of OG Kush, for a flavorful, well-rounded and genuinely high-potency hybrid.
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C Banana
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THC | 25% - 34% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
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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 |
Flavorful, balanced and strong, C Banana is a rewarding way to grow a high-THC hybrid. You can see the full genetics and buy C Banana seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (25-34%) |
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| Lineage | Banana OG x OG Kush |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.15-1.31 oz/ft² (350-400 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 19.4-21.16 oz/plant (550-600 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Citrus, Fruity |
| Effects | Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Strain
C Banana is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and there is no sexing and no males to remove. Because it flowers on the light cycle rather than on age, you stay in control of the timing: keep it under long 18/6 days to grow and build the frame you want, then switch to 12 hours of light and 12 of darkness to start flowering. That control is what lets you dial in the final size and the yield.
C Banana grows to a manageable height of around 1.5 m with a balanced hybrid structure, somewhere between the stretch of a sativa and the bushy density of an indica. That even shape makes it straightforward to manage in a tent and well suited to simple training to open the canopy. Veg it to the height you want, flip it, and it will finish resinous and fragrant in 8 to 10 weeks of flower, rewarding a little canopy care with potent, flavorful buds.
Climate and Where to Grow It
C Banana does best in a temperate climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its balanced hybrid genetics make it adaptable and forgiving, comfortable both indoors in a tent and outdoors in a mild season. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October, after a full season of sun, so give it a spot where it can finish before the autumn damp sets in.
It performs well indoors and out, with a moderate yield of around 350-400 g/m² indoors and 550-600 g per plant outdoors. C Banana is grown as much for its high potency and flavor as for its weight, so treat the medium yield as the trade-off for the strong, fruity buds it produces. As a manageable, hybrid plant of around 1.5 m, the main job is keeping the canopy open so light and air reach the lower buds.
Keep humidity sensible through flowering to protect those resinous buds: around 55-60% in veg, nearer 40% as the flowers fill out, and lower toward harvest. A high-THC, resinous hybrid can trap moisture inside its colas, so steady airflow keeps the finish clean. Aim for daytime temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C), which this temperate-climate plant enjoys through flowering.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
C Banana is a moderate feeder that responds well to steady, balanced nutrition. Build the feed up gradually through veg, push phosphorus and potassium once it is in flower to fuel those resinous buds, then taper off for the final flush so the citrus, fruity, sweet-banana flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | 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 switch C Banana to a 12/12 light cycle it flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks, filling out with dense, resinous, trichome-coated buds on a balanced hybrid frame. It keeps an even structure between its two sides and develops the sweet banana aroma and earthy pine notes that come from its Banana OG and OG Kush parents. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October.
Yields are moderate rather than record-breaking: around 350-400 g/m² indoors and 550-600 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Because the draw here is high THC and fruity flavor rather than sheer bulk, keep the canopy open so the lower buds get light, feed it steadily through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest flavor and the strongest 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 a resinous hybrid, because its dense buds can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
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 banana, citrus and fruity notes and smooths the smoke, which matters most on a flavor-forward strain like C Banana where that fruity character is a big part of the appeal.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. C Banana is a resinous, high-THC plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Its heavy resin and sweet, fruity aroma make that trim worth saving for a flavorful, potent concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
C Banana leads with a citrus and fruity flavor, a sweet banana character over an earthy pine base that carries over from its Banana OG and OG Kush parents. It is a smooth, fruity smoke, and a good cure really brings that sweet, zesty character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile frames that flavor. Myrcene leads with a fruity, sweet and slightly earthy base that supports the ripe banana character, while caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery spice and alpha-pinene brings the fresh, piney, herbal note that ties back to its OG Kush side. The sweet banana and citrus notes sit on top of those terpenes as the flavor the strain is named for, rounded out by its fruity genetics.
Effects and Best Use
With its high 25-34% THC and perfectly balanced 50/50 make-up, C Banana delivers a strong, well-rounded experience. It is reported as euphoric, happy and relaxed, opening with an uplifting, mood-boosting head that sparks creativity before settling into a comfortable, relaxed body, so it works across the day and into the evening. Because the THC runs high, go low and slow until you know how it hits.
That euphoric, happy, relaxed profile makes it a versatile all-rounder, good for creative sessions, easygoing socializing or simply unwinding while enjoying its sweet, fruity flavor. The combination of an easy, dependable grow, a balanced hybrid effect and that standout banana-citrus taste is exactly why it has become such a popular pick.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
C Banana is a forgiving, beginner-friendly plant, so the main thing to protect is its flavor and its resinous, high-THC buds. Those dense colas can trap moisture in late flower, so keep the air moving, hold humidity down as the flowers fill out, and defoliate a few of the largest fan leaves in mid-flower so light and air reach the lower buds. A clean, dry finish protects both the aroma and the resin.
Because it stays a manageable 1.5 m with balanced hybrid growth, it is easy to shape: a little light training to spread the canopy helps the even structure fill out and keeps the yield up on a moderate producer. Start seedlings gently to avoid transplant stress, then let its hardy OG Kush genetics do the rest, since this is a sturdy, low-fuss hybrid once it is established.
As a pro tip, protect the terpenes that carry its banana-citrus flavor: go gentle on the nutrients, finish with a proper plain-water flush, and give it a full three to four week cure. Harvest when most trichomes are cloudy for a strong, high-THC result with the clean, sweet, fruity taste this strain is prized for.
FAQ
Is C Banana a feminized strain?
Yes. C Banana is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and there is no sexing and no males to remove. Because it flowers on the light cycle rather than on age, you veg it under long 18/6 days for as long as you like, then switch to 12/12 to start flowering, which lets you control its final size and yield.
How much THC does C Banana have?
C Banana is a high-THC strain, testing anywhere from around 25% up to 34%, which puts it firmly at the strong end of the scale. Combined with its balanced 50/50 genetics, the result is a euphoric, happy and relaxed experience that works both ways. Because the potency is high, it is wise to go low and slow until you know how it affects you.
How long does C Banana take to flower?
C Banana flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October, after a full season of sun. Giving it a temperate, well-ventilated finish is what helps bring out the sweet banana, citrus and fruity character the strain is known for.
What does C Banana taste like?
C Banana has a citrus and fruity flavor, a sweet banana character over an earthy pine base from its OG Kush side. Myrcene supports that fruity, sweet base, caryophyllene adds a warm peppery spice, and alpha-pinene brings a fresh piney, herbal note. A proper three to four week cure really brings the sweet, fruity banana character forward on the inhale.
How much does C Banana yield?
C Banana is a moderate producer, giving around 350-400 g/m² indoors and 550-600 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. It is grown more for its high THC and fruity flavor than for sheer weight, so keep an open canopy, feed it steadily through flower, and give it good light so the resinous buds develop fully and potent.
Is C Banana good for beginners?
Yes. C Banana is a beginner-friendly plant to grow: it is feminized so there is no sexing, it stays a manageable 1.5 m, and its hardy OG Kush genetics are forgiving. The one thing to respect is the smoke, because the THC runs high, so while it is easy to grow, newer users should go low and slow when they try it.
