Banana Runtz

Banana Runtz is a unknown variety from Solfire Gardens and can be cultivated indoors and outdoors. Solfire Gardens' Banana Runtz is a THC dominant variety and is/was never available as feminized seeds.

Solfire Gardens' Banana Runtz Description

Banana Runtz stands as one of the strongest cannabis strains currently available. Find out who created this behemoth, how it fares in grow tents or gardens, and what you can expect when you fire up a blunt or bowl of this powerful cultivar.

History of the Banana Runtz Strain

Banana Runtz belongs to the genetic library of Solfire Gardens. This seed bank was established in the Pacific Northwest in 2015 when its founder, a biology graduate from the University of Washington, decided to parlay their fascination with pheno-hunting and breeding into a viable business. Solfire Gardens distinguishes itself with its goal of pairing innovation with tradition. The team strives to use their scientific knowledge to streamline the breeding process and create novel genetics that satisfy the changing demands of the market, while remaining true to the nostalgic traits of classic cultivars. Serving both hobbyists and professional horticulturalists, Solfire Gardens has developed a large catalog of strains that caters to growers of all preferences and ambitions. Their selection is diverse, but all cultivars have one thing in common: rigorous development.

Solfire Gardens also champions top-tier research and development, and carries out a pain-staking process to weed out poor traits and establish excellent ones. Banana Runtz is the product of this careful and deliberate approach. Its high levels of THC, pleasant flavors, and good performance testify to the ongoing work of Solfire Gardens.

Genetic Lineage of Banana Runtz

To help them achieve the goal of producing the best strains possible, Solfire Genetics has recruited some of the most-loved cannabis varieties as breeding stock. In the case of Banana Runtz, they chose Banana OG and Runtz.

Since her release, Banana OG has run rampant across the world of weed, impressing casual smokers, medical marijuana users, and competition judges alike. Among the stacked shelves of her trophy cabinet perch awards for 1st place in the Sativa Flower category at the 2018 Hash Bash Cup and 1st place in the Best Coffeeshop Hash category at the 2019 Clouds in the City Cup. There are two forms of Banana OG available; one stems from a West Coast breeder called OrgnKid, and the other from the Californian seed bank Apothecary Genetics. Both of these breeding projects used the same parent strains, crossing a Banana male with an OG Kush female.

Banana OG possesses an indica-dominant genetic profile and a THC content of around 21%. High levels of limonene, caryophyllene, and myrcene also contribute to her phytochemical profile, alongside a CBG content of 1%. Together, these constituents impart a drowsy and stoning high that stokes the appetite. Each hit comes with striking flavors of tropical fruits and sweetness.

After selecting Banana OG as the first parent strain, Solfire Gardens had to find the perfect match to achieve the potency, flavor, and productivity that they desired in the progeny. It didn’t take them long to recruit Runtz. Much like Banana OG, this strain has won its fair share of awards, including Leafly Strain of the Year in 2020, and 1st place in the Medical Hybrid Flower category at the People’s Choice Edition of the Michigan Cannabis Cup in 2022. Runtz gained such impressive popularity for a number of reasons, including her giggly and happy high and sugary-sweet flavors. A THC content of 21% underpins her pleasant effects, alongside high quantities of caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene.

Physical Characteristics of Banana Runtz

Banana Runtz exhibits a quintessential indica morphology. Plants grow to 80–120cm, depending on pot size, and possess broad fan leaves with thick leaflets. A thick, sturdy main stem, short internodes, and ample lateral growth contribute to her stout stature. Her colas are relatively large for her size, forming large, dense clusters. They’re laden with a generous coating of resin and plenty of pistils that transition from white to orange as buds edge closer to harvest. Moreover, their light green appearance during the vegetative phase may transition into deep purple hues if environmental conditions are appropriate.

Properties and Effects of Banana Runtz

Many strains available online have a data sheet that potential customers can read before making a purchase. If you glance at Banana Runtz's specs, you’ll notice a particular characteristic that sticks out among the rest: A THC content of 29%. The sheer volume of this cannabinoid sets the strain apart from most other cultivars.

As one of the strongest strains around, she delivers a fast-acting and long-lasting high; it requires little more than a couple of hits to feel her effects come on with full force. Throw high levels of myrcene into the mix, and you suddenly have a body-stoning formula that makes it feel as though a weighted blanket has just been cast over you. And much like a weighted net designed to catch fish, it’ll drag you down onto the couch and allow you to bask in a long moment of euphoria. Appealing flavors of tropical fruits with tobacco-like notes confuse the taste buds in the best way possible!

Uses of Banana Runtz

Given its powerful body stone, Banana Runtz is best enjoyed when users have ample time to enjoy its soothing embrace. Hunkering down with a good movie or TV show is about as active as you'll want to be. However, its creative, euphoric side may have you scribbling away in a notebook.

No scientific studies have assessed the therapeutic potential of Banana Runtz. However, anecdotal accounts show that some consumers attempt to use the strain to deal with the following issues:

• Worry

• Nervousness

• Lethargy

• Rumination

Due to its high THC content, Banana Runtz should be approached with caution, and may cause side effects such as anxiety, dry mouth and eyes, and dizziness in larger amounts.

Cultivation and Production of Banana Runtz

Her hardy indica nature means that Banana Runtz grows well in a variety of environments, including cozy indoor settings and outdoors in temperate climates with short growing seasons. Banana Runtz possesses good pest and disease resistance, but requires management in warmer climates to prevent mold development in the flowers. Topping and training can help to increase the uniformity of flowers and increase yields.

Although Solfire Gardens doesn't currently state the average yields of this strain, grower reports claim that plants produce exceptional returns, especially in ideal conditions outdoors. Furthermore, the flowering period is believed to be fairly short; around 8–9 weeks.

Banana Runtz: A Tropical THC Explosion

Solfire Gardens carefully crafted Banana Runtz using Banana OG and Runtz. This strain possesses outlandish levels of THC and many stoning terpenes, allowing her to inflict a high-powered and deeply soothing body high. Her small stature and tough genetics also make her relatively easy to grow.

• Banana Runtz »»» Banana OG x Runtz
• Banana OG
  • »»» Ghost OG x Sagarmartha's 60/40 Phenotype: Banana pheno
  • Ghost OG
    • OG Kush Phenotype: Ghost cut
      • »»» Unknown Strain Unknown Strain: Emerald Triangle x Hindu Kush Neville
      • Unknown Strain Unknown Strain: Emerald Triangle »»» Unknown Strain
      • Hindu Kush Neville »»» Indica
  • Sagarmartha's 60/40 Phenotype: Banana pheno »»» Unknown Strain
• Runtz
  • »»» Zkittlez x Gelato
  • Zkittlez
    • »»» {Grape Ape x Grapefruit} x Unknown Strain
    • Grape Ape x Grapefruit
      • Grape Ape
        • Grand Daddy Purple Grape Ape Probably
          • »»» Purple Urkel x Big Bud Probably
          • Purple Urkel
            • Unknown Mostly Indica »»» Mostly Indica
          • Big Bud
            • »»» {Big Bud x NL#1} x Big Bud
            • Big Bud x NL#1
              • Big Bud »»» Indica
              • NL#1 IBL
                • »»» Purest Indica x Afghani probably from Neville IBL
                • Purest Indica
                  • Afghani (specified above)
                • Afghani probably from Neville
                  • Afghanistan Probably Indica »»» Indica
            • Big Bud »»» Indica
      • Grapefruit
        • Unknown Hybrid »»» Indica/Sativa Hybrid
    • Unknown Strain
  • Gelato
    • Gelato
      • »»» Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint Cookies
      • Sunset Sherbet
        • »»» Girl Scout Cookies x Pink Panties
        • Girl Scout Cookies
          • Thin Mint GSC (specified above)
        • Pink Panties
          • »»» OG Kush South Florida x {OG Kush South Florida x Burma}
          • OG Kush South Florida x Burma
            • OG Kush South Florida (specified above)
            • Burma
              • Burma Probably Sativa »»» Sativa
          • OG Kush South Florida (specified above)
      • Thin Mint Cookies probably
        • »»» OG Kush South Florida x F1 Durban probably
        • OG Kush South Florida (specified above)
        • F1 Durban S1
          • »»» F1 x Durban S1
          • F1
            • Unknown Strain
          • Durban
            • South African Sativa Geo Information: KwaZulu-Natal »»» Sativa

Map of the Banana Runtz Family Tree

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Banana Pepper

Banana Runtz x Neville’s Haze

Ronald Runtz

Ronald Raygun x Banana Runtz

Banana Man

{Banana Runtz x Wilson ^probably} x {GMO x Wilson ^probably}

Banana Mintz

Banana Runtz x Kush Mints ^F2

Banana Rose

Banana Runtz x Blue Razzay

Banana Clipz

Banana Runtz x Hood Candyz

Gas Nana

Gary Payton x Banana Runtz

Map of the Banana Runtz Descendants

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