Banana Runtz: Fruity Tropical Candy
Banana Runtz seeds will eventually grow into dark purple plants that look nothing like your typical marijuana plant. The leaves are pointy and deep purple, while the stems and branches are light green, creating a really cool color contrast. Upon closer inspection, you can see that the buds on this plant are covered completely in dusty white trichomes. There are flashes of amber within the buds, but with the crystal resin covering them, they look lavender. The finished products are super dense nuggets that are almost entirely orange in color. Breaking these nuggets apart will release that fruity, banana aroma that folks seem to really enjoy. Banana Runtz has won a number of important awards since its inception. It won 2nd place in the 2021 High Times Medical Cup and has won several local awards. The Banana OG strain has also taken home its fair share of trophies, making Banana Runtz a winner by proxy. If a strain’s resume helps you decide what to grow, then Banana Runtz has made a pretty good case for itself to wind up in your grow setup.
Growing Tips for Our Seeds
Ideal for intermediate to experienced growers, Banana Runtz feminized seeds thrive in both indoor and outdoor environments. If you are looking to mimic this plant’s original, natural environment, then you will have to adhere to strict temperature and humidity levels. A warm, sunny, semi-humid environment is ideal for this strain. If you are interested in growing this plant outdoors, make sure you leave enough room above and on either side of this plant. It grows tall, and it grows bushy. The work you put in will reward you with a healthy yield of high-THC-content buds.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: Banana Runtz cannabis seeds can be grown indoors and outdoors by experienced growers. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit. An 18-hour light cycle is required during the vegetative stage. Switching to a 12/12 light cycle will help these plants through the flowering stage.
- Moisture control: Maintain a humidity level of around 50-60% through the vegetative stage and then lower the humidity levels to between 40-50% into the flowering stage.
- Training Techniques: Low-stress training and topping are the best training techniques for this strain. This strain benefits from canopy adjustment, which allows for light and air to get to all levels of the plant. Adjusting the upper branches can also help light reach the bottom levels.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your Banana Runtz female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.
Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest
- Flowering Time: With indoor grow, you can expect the Banana Runtz strain to harvest after a short flowering period of 50-60 days. Outdoors, expect harvests by late September to mid-October.
- Yields: While Indoor yields are around 500 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 500 grams per plant. These are pretty solid yields for a really unique strain of cannabis.
Dominant Terpenes in Banana Runtz: Totally A-Peeling
The Banana Runtz terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is limonene; Beta-caryophyllene and linalool are the secondary terpenes.
- Limonene: Most Dominant – Found in the rinds of citrus fruits, limonene is responsible for the strain’s fruity and sweet flavors and aromas.
- Beta-Caryophyllene: Secondary Terpene – Found in cloves, oregano, cinnamon, and hops.
- Linalool: Floral Terpene – Found in lavender, rosewood, and jasmine.
Dominant Cannabinoids in Banana Runtz:
Cannabinoids play an important role in Banana Runtz seeds and are generally a huge part of most cannabis strains. That aroused, tingly, and uplifted feeling you get when enjoying the Banana Runtz strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.
- THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a massive 25%, the THC in this balanced hybrid strain is responsible for the happy and uplifted feeling you get when enjoying Banana Runtz cannabis.
- CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – The CBD levels in Banana Runtz are around 1%
