Banana Sativa by Holy Smoke Seeds

Banana Sativa strain photo
Type mostly sativaFlower ±56 daysCross Banana OG

Nick from Holy Smoke Seeds really went mad scientist on this one. Banana Sativa is exactly what it says on the tin—a masterful isolation of the sativa genetics buried inside the legendary OGer's Original Banana. Most banana cuts out there lean heavily into heavy, sleepy indica territory, but this one flips the script. It’s a feminized monster that brings massive tropical terps without the crushing couch-lock, offering an energetic, clear-headed daytime buzz that keeps you moving.

In the tent, she’s an absolute behemoth. Growers who have run this cut often talk about how aggressive the vegetative growth is. You have to top her early and often, otherwise you’ll run out of headroom before you even flip to 12/12. But the real magic happens during the ridiculously fast 56-day flowering cycle. The buds stack up hard, turning into thick, resin-soaked bats that reek of overripe bananas, sweet fruit, and a subtle undertone of classic haze spice. It’s one of those plants that stinks up the whole neighborhood the second you unzip the carbon filter.

What makes Banana Sativa legendary among true flavor chasers is the smoke. It coats your mouth with an oily, sweet banana flavor that lingers on the palate long after you exhale. And the high? It's electric. You get this soaring, euphoric rush that sparks creativity and totally wipes out fatigue. It’s the kind of stash you save for weekend hikes or wake-and-bake sessions with friends. Just a top-tier genetic that proves Holy Smoke knows exactly what they’re doing.

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BreederHoly Smoke Seeds
Typemostly sativa
Flowering time±56 days
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineageBanana OG
DescendantsBanana Diesel, Tre Banana Dawg, Banana Sunrise, Sex Wax, Mint Chocolate Banana's, Banana Ice Cream

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Ancestry Pedigree

Banana OG
Unknown or Legendary
Ghost OG
Clone Only Strains
OG Kush
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Unknown Strain
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Hindu Kush Indica
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Growing Banana Sativa: what to expect

As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Banana OG will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.

Banana Sativa FAQ

How long does Banana Sativa take to flower?

Banana Sativa typically flowers in around 56 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Banana Sativa an indica or a sativa?

Banana Sativa is listed as mostly sativa.

What are the parents of Banana Sativa?

Banana Sativa was bred from Banana OG by Holy Smoke Seeds.

What environment does Banana Sativa like?

Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.

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