Indica Dominant · DNA Genetics
Strawberry Banana
Strawberry Banana, often shortened to Strawnana, is the DNA Genetics cross of Banana Kush and the Bubble Gum strawberry phenotype that became one of the most-photographed flavor-strain releases of the mid-2010s. The terpene profile leans hard fruit-forward — ripe strawberry on the inhale with a creamy banana exhale that holds up through long cures. Plants finish in eight to nine weeks indoors with dense, often pink-tinted buds and a thick trichome layer that develops in the back half of flower. The high is balanced rather than crushing, opening with a sweet euphoric lift and settling into a mild body relaxation that does not overwhelm most users, which makes it a popular afternoon or social pick rather than an evening strain.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, DNA Genetics catalogue, leafly
Potency
- THC range
- 22–28%
- Typical THC
- 25%
- CBD
- up to 0.1%
Flowering
- Indoor weeks
- 8–9 wk
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Climate
- Mediterranean, indoor
Yield & size
- Indoor
- 450-550 g/m²
- Outdoor
- 500-700 g/plant
- Height
- 100-130 cm
Indica / sativa ratio
Terpene profile
The aromatic compounds below shape how Strawberry Banana smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
- secondary
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- secondary
Limonene
Uplifting citrus — typically associated with mood elevation and stress relief.
- minor
Linalool
Floral and lavender-like — calming, often noted for sleep and anxiety support.
Reported side effects
Lineage
Strawberry Banana traces to Banana Kush × Bubble Gum. The cross sits in the Banana / Bubble Gum family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents and grandparents for Strawberry Banana based on breeder catalogues. Library entries are clickable; ancestors not yet documented on this site appear in a lighter, non-linked box.
Strains crossed with Strawberry Banana
Strawberry Banana is a parent of 3 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry Strawberry Banana genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 70% / 30%
- Flowering days
- 56–63 days
- Stretch
- Moderate
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst, scrog
Feed schedule for Strawberry Banana
These EC and NPK targets are starting points calibrated for the strain's Indica lean and moderate difficulty rating — not gospel. Drop 15-20% off any EC ceiling on your first run and let the plant tell you where it actually wants to feed.
Suggested feed schedule
- Late veg
- 1.4-1.6 EC
- Early flower
- 1.5-1.7 EC, NPK 2-3-4
- Mid flower
- 1.8-2.0 EC, NPK 1-4-6
- Late flower
- 1.6-1.8 EC
- Final week
- Plain pH-balanced water for the last 7-10 days; light flush if you ran nutrients on the higher end.
Full breakdown of feed math, runoff testing, and salt buildup in our nutrient guide.
What to expect through the grow cycle
Strawberry Banana is documented with a 9-week flower and a compact stretch typical of indica-leaning structure. The visual below maps a documented 13-week cycle built from 4weeks of vegetative growth and the strain's published flowering window.
Published grow reports for Strawberry Banana concentrate the most observational notes on the late-flower ripening window. This timeline is descriptive — it reflects what reports document, not a how-to. Actual week-to-week behaviour varies with phenotype, light intensity, pot size, and environment.
Phase details
- Veg (weeks 1-4)
- The documented vegetative period for Strawberry Banana. Plants establish root structure, leaf canopy, and node count before flower triggering, with a moderate difficulty rating shaping how forgiving the early canopy work tends to be.
- Stretch (weeks 5-7)
- Strawberry Banana is documented as having moderate stretch. Reports describe the plant roughly doubling in height during this phase as the indica-leaning structure establishes its final flowering frame.
- Bud sites (weeks 8-9)
- Pre-flowers form at the nodes and calyxes begin to develop. Grow reports for Strawberry Banananote this as the window where the canopy's eventual bud distribution becomes visible.
- Bud development (weeks 10-11)
- Flowers thicken and calyxes fatten through this phase. Documented Strawberry Banana runs show the bulk of visible flower mass accumulating here, with resin production accelerating toward the end.
- Ripening (week 12)
- Trichomes transition from clear toward cloudy and amber. Reports for Strawberry Banana describe the Myrcene-led terpene profile maturing through this window, with aroma sharpening week over week.
- Final (week 13)
- Calyx swelling is documented as complete and the harvest window opens. Published Strawberry Banana runs end here, within the 8-9 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about Strawberry Banana
Does Strawberry Banana taste like the name suggests?
The dominant phenotypes deliver a clear strawberry-banana smoothie note that traces directly to the parent crosses. Off-phenos lose some of the strawberry but hold the creamy banana exhale.
How strong is Strawberry Banana?
Modern lab pulls test between 22 and 28 percent THC. It is one of the higher-testing fruit-flavor strains on the commercial market, which is part of why it stayed popular through the late 2010s.
Breeder of record
DNA Genetics
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Strains similar to Strawberry Banana
These picks lean on the same terpene profile and parent genetics as Strawberry Banana — shared dominant terps, overlapping lineage, and matching indica/sativa lean. No star ratings or popularity contests, just overlap on the traits that actually drive a similar grow and smoke.