- Type
- Sativa dominant
- Heritage
- mostly sativa
- Flowering
- 63 days
- Seeds
- regular
- Feminized
- no
- Autoflowering
- no
Genetics
About this release
5our Banana Diesel bridges two powerhouse terpinolene and gas profiles, introducing an exotic fruit twist to a classic fuel lineage.
Maternal Line: Humboldt Sour Diesel (Humboldt Seed Company) – Renowned for its explosive vegetative vigor, massive yield potential, and a sharp, unadulterated sour-gas nose. It contributes raw potency, structure, and high trichome production.
Paternal Line: Banana SFV (Hi-Elevation Genetics) – A curated selection combining the heavy-hitting, piney-gas of San Fernando Valley OG with a smooth, sweet banana finish. It brings enhanced bud density, tighter inter-nodal stacking, and a creamy terpene profile.
Growth Morphology & Cultivation Traits
Vigor & Structure: High vegetative vigor. The cross exhibits the classic Christmas-tree structure of the Diesel but with the sturdier, thicker stalks inherent to the SFV OG lineage.
Stretch & Training: Expect a medium-to-high stretch (roughly doubling in size) during the first three weeks of flowering. It responds exceptionally well to topping, scrogging (ScrOG), and heavy low-stress training (LST).
Flowering Time: 60 to 67 days (approx. 8.5 to 9.5 weeks) indoors, or mid-October outdoors.
Yield: Heavy. The dense, chunky node formation from the male fills out the elongated branches of the female, mitigating the "larfy" lower buds sometimes found in pure Sativas.
Terpene Profile & Sensory Experience
Aroma: A loud, multi-layered sensory assault. The initial nose is overwhelmingly pungent fuel and rotten citrus, followed immediately by a smooth, chemical-sweet overripe banana undertone.
Flavor: The smoke mirrors the aroma. It coats the palate with a sharp, sour-diesel bite on the inhale, leaving a distinct, velvety banana-cream and earth finish on the exhale.
Resin Quality: Exceptionally greasy and glandular. The trichome heads are large and wash-friendly, making this cross a prime candidate for live rosin and ice water hash extraction.
Cannabinoid Profile & Effects
Potency Range: Anticipated THC levels