Banana Daddy Auto: The Purple Fruit Punch
Banana Daddy Auto: The Purple Fruit Punch
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid Autoflower (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics (Colin Gordon)
Lineage: Banana Hammock Auto x Granddaddy Purple
Market Status: The "Fruity Heavyweight"; Banana Daddy Auto (specifically the RBX2 release) is one of the best-selling autoflowers in the Ethos collection. It was bred to solve a common problem with fruit strains: lack of potency. By crossing the tropical, creamy Banana Hammock with the legendary, knockout power of Granddaddy Purple, Ethos created an autoflower that finishes fast, turns bright purple, and smells like a fruit smoothie spiked with gasoline.
THC Content: High (20% – 26%)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Alpha-Pinene, Caryophyllene, Limonene
Key Effects: Relaxed Euphoria, "Giggly" Socializing, Physical Relief, Appetite Stimulation
Banana Daddy Auto is a dessert strain with a kick.
It moves away from the sharp, citrus-heavy profiles of many autos and offers a smooth, creamy experience. It smells of over-ripe bananas, grape bubblegum, and floral gas. It is a chunky, colorful plant that delivers a high that is as fun and playful as its name suggests.
History and Lineage: The Grape Meets the Banana
This strain is a "Flavor Clash" cross, designed to merge two distinct fruit profiles into one robust autoflower.
The Mother (Banana Hammock Auto): The tropical engine. This Ethos creation (Grape God x Mandarin Sunset x Banana Fire Cookies) is famous for its creamy, honey-banana terpene profile and vigorous growth. It provides the "tropical" base and the autoflowering trait.
The Father (Granddaddy Purple): The legend. The GDP adds the dense bud structure, deep purple coloration, and heavy grape/berry flavor. It also introduces a sedative, physical "stone" that grounds the high.
The Synthesis: Banana Daddy Auto is a perfect hybrid. It takes the creamy texture of the Banana and wraps it in the dark berry notes of the GDP. It grows with the speed of an auto but the density and bag appeal of a photoperiod "Purple" strain.
Terpene Profile: Ripe Bananas and Diesel
The aroma of Banana Daddy Auto is thick and sweet. It lacks the "grassy" smell often associated with lower-quality autos.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Musk): The dominant terpene. In this specific combination, it creates the aroma of ripe bananas and musky earth. It gives the smoke a "heavy" quality.
Alpha-Pinene (The Forest): Surprisingly high. It adds a sharp pine and fuel cut to the sweetness, preventing it from smelling like baby food. It adds a "Gas" element.
Caryophyllene (The Spice): Adds a peppery kick on the exhale.
Limonene (The Citrus): A background note that enhances the fruitiness, smelling more like berry candy than fresh lemons.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is pungent and fruity. It smells of banana bread, grape soda, diesel fuel, and damp earth.
The Smoke: Creamy and smooth. It tastes of sweet berries and banana cream on the inhale, with a gassy pine finish on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Giggly Indica
Banana Daddy Auto offers a "Happy Indica" experience. It relaxes the body without immediately putting you to sleep.
The Experience
The Smile: The high hits quickly with a wave of euphoria. It is notorious for inducing giggles and a generally goofy mood.
The Body: A warm physical relaxation spreads through the muscles. It relieves tension in the neck and shoulders but leaves you functional enough to walk around.
The Social: Unlike heavy OGs, this is a great social strain. It lowers inhibitions and makes conversation flow easily.
The Crash: Eventually, the GDP genetics win out, and the high fades into a sleepy, hungry relaxation.
Best For: Social gatherings, movie nights, mild pain relief, stress, and appetite loss.
Growing Banana Daddy Auto: The Purple Bush
This strain is a favorite for beginners because it is resilient and naturally colorful.
Growth Structure
The Size: Medium. It grows as a stout, multi-topped bush. It rarely exceeds 3.5 feet, making it perfect for tents.
The Yield: High. It produces chunky, heavy colas. The internodal spacing is tight, resulting in long "spears" of bud.
The Colors: Spectacular. This is one of the most reliable purple autos. Regardless of temperature, the buds often turn deep violet and indigo by harvest time.
The Speed: It finishes fast, typically in 75 to 85 days from seed.
The Feeding: It is a moderate feeder. It doesn't need excessive nutrients. Be careful with Nitrogen in flower to allow the purple colors to shine through.
Grower’s Tip: Because the buds are so chunky and the plant is bushy, defoliation is key. Tuck or remove large fan leaves to ensure light hits the lower bud sites. High humidity in late flower can be risky due to the density of the colas—keep airflow high to prevent mold.
Similar Strains / Lineage Relations
If you enjoy the profile or growth of Banana Daddy Auto, you might also appreciate these three genetically related or similar strains:
Banana Hammock Auto: The Mother.
Why: If you want the purest banana/honey flavor without the heavy grape influence of the GDP, go with the mother strain. It tends to be slightly more "tropical" and less "gassy."
Granddaddy Purple (GDP): The Father.
Why: If you want the maximum sedative effect and pure grape flavor without the hybrid energy, the original GDP photoperiod is the classic nighttime choice.
Pluto Cut Auto: The Gassy Alternative.
Why: Also from Ethos. Choose Pluto if you want a similar heavy, purple auto but prefer burnt rubber and incense flavors over the fruit salad profile of Banana Daddy.
Final Verdict: The Purple Fruit Punch
Banana Daddy Auto is a crowd-pleaser. It combines the shelf appeal of a purple strain with the mouth-watering flavor of a fruit strain. It is easy to grow, fun to smoke, and yields heavy. If you are looking for an autoflower that will impress your friends with both its color and its "Banana Gas" aroma, this is the daddy of them all.
You should choose Banana Daddy Auto if:
You love Banana/Grape flavors.
You grow Autoflowers.
You want Purple Bag Appeal.
You want a Social, Relaxing High.
Score: 9.4/10 (The Fruity Heavyweight)