Chiquita Banana

Chiquita Banana: One Puff Endless Euphoria

Banana is a creeper that attacks you in a flash. The high THC Cannabis Seed is effective in delivering a strong blow to your senses. In one swoop, this flower takes hold and lasts longer than many high-THC strains.

Cerebral Buzz

In an instant, strong energetic waves run through your body. You start to feel pulses in your temples and across your forehead. It gets insanely euphoric, leaving you in giggles. Without adequate pacing, you will be thrown into laughing fits.

Relaxed Body Stone

Thanks to the balanced sativa/indica ratio, the high settles into a full-body stone. At this point, this tasty bud knows how to anchor your body back into the real world. Its aftermath is mild and relaxed.

Therapeutic Use

Chiquita Banana’s therapeutic potential is unmatched, thanks to its high cannabinoid content. Its euphoric effects push away any stress and depression. Even better, the rock-hard body stone is very effective in numbing chronic pain and cramps.

Managing Humidity for Chiquita Banana Strain

This strain’s compact structure may aid moisture retention, which increases the risk for mold and bud rot. You will need an optimal humidity to protect the densely packed colas from moisture.

Chiquita Banana’s Humidity Requirements

This strain needs different moisture levels at each stage of its growth.

• Seedling Stage (65-70% RH): During this stage, the young plants require higher humidity to support the underdeveloped root systems. 
• Vegetative Stage (55-65% RH): Once the roots start to mature, the humidity level requirements go down a little to reduce the fungal infection risk.
• Early Flowering (45-55% RH): As the plant starts to flower, the humidity requirements drop again. The gradual reduction is important as it balances between hydrating the plants and preventing mildew.
• Mid to Late Flowering (40–50% RH): After the bud formation, lowering the humidity levels further is important to stir resin production. The slightly drier conditions activate the plant’s protection mechanisms, which create resin to enhance potency and flavour on the side.
• Final Weeks Before Harvest (35-45% RH): Once the buds are matured, you should aim at drying them off. However, just a little bit of humidity helps keep the plants alive enough for the trichomes to age to maximum potency before harvest.

Indoor Humidity

If you are planning on an indoor Chiquita Banana growing setup, here are different ways of ensuring optimal humidity levels.

1. 1. Proper ventilation or air exchange systems can help remove the excess moisture from the grow room. In addition, oscillating fans mix the air to ensure fresh air gets to the lower buds.
   2. Dehumidifiers can help balance the humidity levels once they spike if you are growing in a sealed enclosure. AC units are even more advantageous as they also help in regulating the temperature.
   3. Placing hygrometers at different canopy levels helps to determine accurate humidity readings.

Outdoor Humidity

Outdoor elements provide unique challenges when it comes to managing humidity. Luckily, we have some tips for your setup.

1. 1. Avoid low-lying and wind-blocked sites that are often more prone to damp conditions. Stagnant air around your plants means stagnant moisture from watering or precipitation.
   2. Ensure there is adequate space between plants for optimal airflow. You should also prune the plants to remove any excess foliage that could be a moisture trap.
   3. A protective cover can shield the plants from extreme moisture conditions.
   4. Water your plants early in the morning to allow for the evaporation of any excess moisture throughout the day. Evening watering exposes the plants to prolonged damp conditions.

Growing Chiquita Banana

In the grow room, this strain is easy to manage. Chiquita Banana plants are averagely resilient to pests and diseases. You may need moderate skills and experience to get the highest potency buds.

The plants do well in a variety of environments, from outdoors to greenhouses and indoor setups. For the best results, choose a warm outdoor climate without prolonged exposure to harsh elements. Despite being a 50/50 hybrid strain, our Chiquita Banana cannabis seeds showcase a slight indica bias in their growth.

Plant Size and Growth Structure

Chiquita Banana cannabis plants have a stocky stature with a medium height of between 90 and 120 cm indoors. This makes it a perfect selection for indoor growers struggling with limited space. Outdoors, it grows up to 160 cm

Flowering Time

Chiquita Banana plants have a relatively fast flowering time of 8–9 weeks indoors. They will typically mature in October under the right conditions outdoors.

Yield Potential

Banana strain may be stocky, but it has the yielding potential of a monstrous plant. It will  impress with a top cream yield of up to 450 grams per square meter indoors. It does even better outdoors, achieving 500-600 grams per plant.

Origin and History

Bred by Philosopher Seeds, Chiquita Banana was initially known as Banana OG. Its renaming gave it renewed fame that boosted its sales, especially in the US. A third-place finish in the 2015 High Times Cannabis Cup marked its legendary status, making it even more popular.

This tasty bud was developed from two parents best known for their distinct characteristics. OG Kush is a cannabis classic that brings a strong foundation of high potency, earthy flavours, and a robust growing character. Its second parent, the Banana, adds to the high THC and yield potential while giving the Chiquita Banana a delightful fruity terpene profile.