
- Sweet, sticky and reliably productive.
Banana Candy
Banana Candy is an indica-dominant hybrid with sweet banana flavour and reliable greenhouse performance.
- Distinct sweet banana aroma
- Performs well in greenhouses
- Balanced, sociable uplift with gentle body relaxation
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18-22% |
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0.5-1% |
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Banana x Candy |
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Indica-dominant hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-10 weeks |
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Medium; 0.8–1.8 m outdoors |
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Medium to high (up to 450 g/m² indoor, ~400 g/plant outdoor) |
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Banana, Sweet Candy, Tropical |
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Feminised |
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Humid Greenhouse Conditions |
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Uplifted, Relaxed, Creative |
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Suitable For Indoor, Greenhouse And Sheltered Outdoor Grows |
About Banana Candy
Banana Candy is a compact, resinous hybrid that combines pronounced banana sweetness with candied and tropical notes. It suits growers who want a productive plant with a balanced head and body effect, performing especially well in controlled greenhouse environments with careful humidity management.
Banana Candy is an indica-dominant hybrid that pairs fruity terpenes with resinous bud structure. It shows a compact, stout habit well suited to greenhouse benches and sheltered plots.
THC levels typically range in the high teens to low twenties percent. That potency produces a clear, uplifted head high that eases into gentle body relaxation.
CBD is present at low levels and does not significantly blunt the psychoactive effects. Expect a THC-forward profile rather than a CBD-dominant medicinal chemovar.
Banana Candy derives from Banana crossed with Candy to emphasise sweet, fruity terpenes. The cross balances resin production with aromatic complexity.
Seeds are supplied feminised to ensure female plants for flowering. This reduces the need to identify and remove males during vegetative growth.
Plants are intermediate to cultivate and respond well to training, but they require careful humidity management in humid greenhouse conditions to avoid mould. Consistent pruning and strong airflow are essential to keep colas healthy in this environment.
Flowering completes in about 8-10 weeks under good conditions. Outdoor growers in Sussex usually harvest from late September into October depending on the season.
Yields are medium to high when plants receive steady feed and ventilation. In a well-managed humid greenhouse in Sussex the crop can be reliably productive.
Banana Candy develops a bushy canopy and remains medium in height, suiting both bench cultivation and larger pots. Given space outdoors it can reach up to around 1.8 m with strong branch development.
Indoors and in a greenhouse it performs well under controlled lights and benefits from SCROG or LST to maximise bud sites. Outdoors in Sussex it flowers reliably if given shelter from prolonged wet and attention to humidity.
Growing Banana Candy in Sussex under humid greenhouse conditions demands strict climate control to prevent mould and bud rot. Maintain steady ventilation, dehumidification and regular canopy maintenance to protect the crop.
The high begins with a bright, sociable uplift that sharpens focus and mood. A warming body effect follows, useful for evening relaxation without heavy sedation.
The flavour is dominated by a sweet banana note with candied sugar and light tropical undertones. Smoke is smooth and leaves a lingering sweet aftertaste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Yes, but outdoor cannabis cultivation in the UK needs shelter and good site selection; in Sussex a south-facing, sheltered spot or greenhouse gives the best results against late-season damp.
Use a moderate nitrogen feed in vegetative growth and switch to higher phosphorus and potassium during flowering, adjusting EC to avoid nutrient burn.
Monitor trichomes with a loupe and harvest when most are cloudy with some amber for balanced effects; this usually falls around 8-10 weeks of flowering.
Prioritise airflow, reduce canopy density, use dehumidifiers in a greenhouse and remove any infected material promptly to limit spread.
Yes, Banana Candy is offered as feminised seed to simplify cultivation and ensure flowering females.
Aim for daytime temps of 20-26°C and nights of 15-18°C, avoiding large drops that can stress plants and encourage disease.
Yes, low-stress training and SCROG are effective to open the canopy and improve light penetration to inner bud sites.
It is best for growers with some experience due to humidity sensitivity; beginners can succeed with careful attention to ventilation and hygiene.
Reduce nitrogen and increase phosphorus and potassium once flowering begins, feeding to a stable EC suited to your medium and plant size.
Flowering typically takes 8-10 weeks, with final timing influenced by local climate and grower technique.
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