Banana Pie

Plant out after the last frost and once night temperatures are consistently above 8°C; in Powys that often means late May to early June. Give plants every chance to bulk up before the autumn rains.

Prioritise airflow with plant spacing and selective defoliation, and choose a sheltered outdoor spot to keep buds drier. Regular inspections during humid spells catch issues early.

Start with a balanced vegetative feed and shift to a bloom formula as flowers form, reducing nitrogen and increasing phosphorus and potassium. Feed conservatively outdoors in a short season to avoid late flushes.

Yes, its compact habit and sturdy branches make it good for small tents and balconies. Training techniques like SCROG will help maximise canopy efficiency.

Harvest earlier if trichomes are mature and resin is abundant, and create temporary covers for a final drying window. Avoid over-manipulating wet buds as that increases rot risk.

Aim for late-milky to amber-dominant trichomes to favour more sedative, body-centric effects. Monitor trichomes daily as they can progress quickly in the final days.

Yes, any nearby male or hermaphrodite plants can pollinate and cause seeded buds. Keep a strict pollen control regime and remove any suspicious plants promptly.

It tolerates topping and low-stress training well and will fill out after recovery. Use these techniques early in vegetative growth to shape canopy for a short season.

Yes, like many compact strains it can be vulnerable to mould in damp weather, so employ good ventilation and pruning. For specifics on managing moisture, see materials on high humidity cannabis cultivation.

Dry slowly to around 60 per cent relative humidity over a week to ten days, then cure in jars for at least four weeks. Extended curing improves flavour and smoothness.