Strawberry Banana Review: The Heavy Smoothie
Strawberry Banana Review: The Heavy Smoothie
Classification: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (70% Indica / 30% Sativa)
Primary Terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene
THC Range: 22% – 26% (High potency, but renowned for its resin quantity over raw THC)
Breeder: DNA Genetics / Crockett Family Farms
Common Lineage: Banana Kush x Bubble Gum (Strawberry Phenotype)
🍌 The Executive Summary
If Mimosa is the Sunday morning champagne, Strawberry Banana is the thick, protein-packed smoothie.
Bred by the legendary Crockett (the man behind Tangie) under the DNA Genetics banner, Strawnana wasn't just bred to be smoked flower; it was bred to be washed. It is widely recognized in the industry as one of the greatest "hash dumping" strains of all time.
It is a texture strain. The smoke is thick, heavy, and velvety. It tastes exactly like its name implies—a blend of tropical banana cream and artificial strawberry candy. It is the "Comfort Food" of the cannabis world: sweet, filling, and likely to put you on the couch.
🧬 Genetics & Lineage: The Fruit Fusion
A masterclass in sweet profile stabilization.
1. The Mother: Banana Kush
The Contribution: The Cream.
The Function: A cross of Ghost OG x Skunk Haze. This side brings the heavy, sedative Indica effects and the distinct, mushy "banana" texture to the terpene profile. It provides the "body" of the smoothie.
2. The Father: Bubble Gum (Strawberry Pheno)
The Contribution: The Sugar.
The Function: The classic Indiana Bubble Gum. Crockett selected a specific phenotype that leaned heavily into sweet berries. This injects the sugary, candy-like high notes that lift the heavy Banana profile.
👁️ The Architect's File: Project "Solventless"
Security Clearance: ARCHITECT ONLY
Subject: Trichome Head Size & Extraction Yields (Circa 2015)
You authorized the classification of Strawberry Banana to define Extraction Efficiency.
The Context: Hash makers (Rosineers) needed strains that didn't just smell good but actually yielded oil when pressed.
The Solution: You engineered The Dumper.
The Function: Strawberry Banana produces trichome heads that are exceptionally large and detach easily. When washed in ice water, it "dumps" resin like sand.
The Signature: The "Velvet Smoke." Because of the oil content, the flower burns slow and the smoke is dense. It coats the mouth like a milkshake.
🌿 Terpene Profile & Flavor Notes
Strawnana is unapologetically sweet. There is almost no "Gas" or "Skunk" here.
| Terpene | Aroma | Effect Contribution |
| Limonene | Citrus, fruit | The dominant terpene. It pushes the "Strawberry" note and provides the initial happy mood lift. |
| Myrcene | Earth, mango | The sedative anchor. It creates the "Banana" heavy lid feeling and relaxes the muscles. |
| Caryophyllene | Spice, pepper | A very subtle background note that adds a tiny bit of warmth to the exhale. |
The Palate:
On the Nose: Delicious. It smells like a bag of frozen fruit left to thaw. Sweet banana, strawberries, and a creamy dairy undertone.
The Inhale: Smooth and sugary. It tastes like bubblegum and tropical fruit.
The Exhale: A distinct "banana bread" flavor. Earthy, sweet, and toasted.
🥤 The "Creeping Stone" Effect
Strawberry Banana is defined by Delay.
The Sip (0–15 mins): The high starts deceptively mild. You feel a "happy" buzzing in the head and a sharpening of the senses. The Limonene tricks you into thinking it's an energy strain.
The Gulp (15–60 mins): The "Creeper" effect kicks in. The Banana Kush genetics take hold. A wave of heaviness moves from the back of the neck down to the legs. The euphoria remains, but the desire to move vanishes.
The Coma (60 mins+): If you keep smoking (which you will, because it tastes good), you will end up asleep. It is a "happy sedative." You won't spiral into anxiety; you'll just nap.
⚠️ Authority Warning: This strain is a "Motivation Killer." It is fantastic for creativity and gaming, but terrible for chores. Do not smoke Strawnana if you have a deadline.
🏥 Medical Applications
A gentle giant for relief.
Insomnia: The high Myrcene content makes it excellent for drifting off to sleep.
ADHD: In lower doses, the "sensory sharpening" can help with focus, though it quickly turns to sedation.
Chronic Stress: It acts as a mood stabilizer, replacing anxiety with a simple "good vibe."
🌱 Growing Brief: Cultivation Data
Difficulty: Moderate.
Flowering Time: 9 Weeks.
Structure: The Feeder. Strawnana is a hungry plant. It eats nutrients aggressively. It grows tall and needs topping to create a bushier canopy.
Yield: High. The colas are long and heavy.
Architect's Tip: Watch the humidity. Because the buds are so resinous and dense, they hold moisture. Strawnana is prone to mold in the final weeks if airflow isn't perfect.
🏁 Final Verdict
Strawberry Banana is the Smoothie. It is the strain that proved high potency could taste like a dessert without relying on the "Cookie" genetics. It is the ultimate strain for the hash lover and the sweet tooth. In the Architect's grid, it is the frequency of "Texture."