Banana Punch Strain: Ins and Outs
If you’re looking for a cannabis strain that offers equal parts head high and body high, the Banana Punch strain could be precisely what you’re after. Banana Punch appeals on many levels, from soothing physical sensations to a laid-back, happy mindset. Let’s peel back the layers of this strain and learn more about everything it has to offer.
Banana Punch Strain 101
What Is Banana Punch’s Average THC Content?
The Banana Punch strain ranges from moderately potent to fairly strong in terms of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), depending on how it was cultivated. Expect potency ranging from 18% to 26% THC content. Potency can vary from plant to plant -- and even from bud to bud on the same plant -- so be sure to check the labeling on the flower you purchase in the dispensary for the most accurate THC content.
What Other Cannabinoids Does Banana Punch Contain?
Banana Punch contains significant Cannabigerol (CBG) levels, rising to as much as 1% CBG content. While that doesn’t sound like a lot compared to Banana Punch’s THC content, it’s fairly high for CBG. Banana Punch also contains trace levels of CBD but not much, typically coming in beneath 1% of volume by weight.
What Is Banana Punch’s Terpene Profile?
The Banana Punch strain typically has a limonene-dominant terpene profile with high levels of myrcene and caryophyllene. Here’s a closer look at each of these terpenes and what to expect from them:
- Limonene: Limonene is a terpene often associated with citrus fruits, giving off a lemon scent and taste. In cannabis, it’s typically associated with uplifting sensations. It also offers antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties and is frequently used as an ingredient in cleaning products as a result.
- Myrcene: Myrcene is a very common terpene in cannabis plants and produces an herbal, sweet, spicy scent and flavor. It’s often thought to offer pain relief, reduce inflammation and provide antibacterial effects.
- Caryophyllene: This terpene is found in many strains of cannabis. It’s notable for its peppery, spicy scents and flavors. Caryophyllene is often associated with anti-inflammatory properties, pain relief, and antioxidant properties.
Like cannabinoid content, terpene content can vary depending on the conditions a plant is grown in and cultivation techniques applied throughout its lifetime. The best way to know what terpenes are in your flower is to review the laboratory test results.
Banana Punch Genetic Lineage
The Banana Punch strain results from a cross between Purple Punch and Banana OG, drawing its name directly from its parentage. It’s a balanced hybrid strain that equally combines traits associated with indica and sativa strains.
However, it’s important to remember that indica and sativa labels are not the best way to determine how a strain will make you feel. Indica and sativa describe the plant’s physical appearance, not genetic makeup. What’s inside the plant — its cannabinoids and terpenes — are what shape your experience.
Can You Grow Banana Punch At Home?
Banana Punch is a great strain to grow at home. It’s resistant to mold and disease, so you don’t need to be an expert cultivator to succeed with this plant. It grows well indoors and can yield up to two ounces of flower per square foot.
What Does Banana Punch Flower Look Like?
Banana Punch buds tend to be small, dense and round, with pale greens and yellows throughout. Purple and orange hues dance across the surface of this flower, giving it a pretty aesthetic and a signature look.
How Does Banana Punch Make You Feel?
Expect a gradual onset of effects from this strain, which has a reputation as a creeper. If you don’t feel it at first, wait a few minutes before consuming more. Once it takes effect, you’ll likely feel a deep sense of ease in both body and mind as stress and pain melt away simultaneously. While deeply relaxing and even sedating, Banana Punch also provides a euphoric feeling, so get ready to kick back and chill out.
Banana Punch is a great choice for medical cannabis patients, in particular, thanks to its relative potency and the uplifting vibes that can reduce feelings of anxiety often associated with managing medical conditions. However, many recreational consumers also appreciate the head-and-body high Banana Punch provides.
3 Strains Similar To Banana Punch
Banana Punch is a great strain, but you may not always be able to find it. Not to worry, some other exceptional cannabis strains offer a similar experience, including the following:
- Banana Kush: This hybrid strain was bred by crossing Ghost OG and Skunk Haze, resulting in a moderately potent flower that smells and tastes just like bananas. Expect mellow vibes from this strain, much like Banana Punch, along with a euphoric and creative mental high.
- Lemon Sorbet #3: Also limonene dominant like Banana Punch, Lemon Sorbet #3 offers a similarly relaxed and mood-boosting experience. Also, like Banana Punch, Lemon Sorbet #3 offers modest THC levels, so it will be a good choice for low-tolerance consumers.
- Banana Sherbet: Looking for an experience like Banana Punch that packs a little more … well … punch? Banana Sherbet, a cross between Banana Kush and Sunset Sherbet, offers a slightly higher THC content without sacrificing the chilled out experience Banana Punch offers.
Banana Punch Products At Panacea
Whatever reason you’re after Banana Punch, you can find cannabis products derived from its genetics at Panacea Wellness dispensaries throughout Massachusetts. Here’s a look at some of the Banana Punch strain cannabis products we offer at Panacea.
FAQs
Is Banana Punch The Strongest Banana Strain?
No, Banana Punch is not the strongest Banana strain of cannabis. It has a moderate potency, ranging from 18% THC content to 26% THC content. Check the labeling on the package before buying at the cannabis dispensary to know the strength of your Banana Punch product.
Is Banana Punch Sativa or Indica?
Banana Punch is a hybrid strain that contains both indica and sativa genetics. It’s particularly well-balanced, too, containing about 50% of each.
How Strong Is Banana Punch?
Banana Punch ranges from mild to moderately strong, typically testing between 18% and 26% THC content. Of course, Banana Punch extracts are much more potent, sometimes exceeding 90% THC content.