Fat Banana Feminized Indica Strain – Royal Queen Seeds
Fat Banana Feminized by Royal Queen Seeds is one of the most potent and aromatic indicas in the lineup, resulting from careful genetic selection aimed at enhancing tropical terpenes. This exceptional hybrid combines the fruity sweetness of the famous Chiquita Banana with the structural robustness and raw power of the Kush family.
It develops a vigorous but compact vegetative plane, characterized by strong lateral branches capable of supporting significant commercial weight. It is a genetics that requires balanced nutrition and constant ventilation to avoid moisture stagnation within its exceptionally dense calyx-to-leaf inflorescences.
Fat Banana Feminized in brief
This heavily indica-dominant variety completes its flowering cycle in 8-10 weeks. It guarantees stable indoor harvests ranging between 400 and 500g/m² under high-efficiency lighting systems. THC levels are extraordinarily high, touching 25%, ensuring an immediate and long-lasting physical impact.
Post-switch vertical elongation is moderate but influenced by the OG lineage, tending to widen laterally. The olfactory profile is a tropical combination of ripe banana, sweet fruit, and fuel. It shows excellent resilience outdoors and in greenhouses, preferring temperate climates.
Technical Sheet
- Genetics: Banana OG x OG Kush.
- Type: Heavily Indica-dominant hybrid.
- Flowering: 8-10 weeks (56-70 days).
- Harvest: Late September / Early October (Outdoor).
- Height: 80-140 cm (Indoor) / up to 170-200 cm (Outdoor).
- Cannabinoids: THC 25%, low CBD (<1%).
- Terpenes: Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene.
- Yield: 400-500g/m² (Indoor), 450-500g per plant (Outdoor).
- Techniques: LST, SOG, Base defoliation.
- Extracts: Excellent return in rosin due to the oily consistency of the trichomes.
Cultural Management (Indoor and Outdoor)
Inside the grow room, Fat Banana develops creating a dense canopy that requires a strategic defoliation of the large fan leaves at the third week of flowering. This intervention optimizes airflow on the branch plane and prevents moisture accumulation in the apical zone. Nutrient absorption is high: the plant welcomes an EC of 1.6-1.8 at peak flowering, supported by a stable VPD around 1.3-1.4 kPa.
Outdoors, it best expresses its Californian vigor by developing a solid root platform in open ground or large pots. It is a variety also suitable for guerrilla cultivation, provided late September rains are monitored. The marble density of the buds makes it sensitive to botrytis; a manual shaking of the aerial mass after storms is a highly recommended agronomic practice.
Terpene Profile and Effect
The organoleptic bouquet is a true delight for lovers of sweet and complex profiles. On the nose explodes an unmistakable aroma of ripe tropical banana and fruity candy, immediately followed by a pungent background of fuel and spicy earth inherited from OG Kush.
During curing at 18°C, the gas notes blend with the citrus sweetness of limonene. The effect is devastating and mostly physical: a rapid euphoric come-up gives way to a deep narcotic muscle relaxation (couch-lock effect). It is traditionally sought after by evening users to relieve deep daily stress or to promote night rest.
Fat Banana vs Other Queens
Fat Banana vs OG Kush
While classic OG Kush focuses almost exclusively on fuel, pine, and sour lemon notes with a more vine-like stretch, Fat Banana offers a squatter and more compact structure, denser calyxes, and a markedly sweet and tropical flavor.
Fat Banana vs Green Gelato
Green Gelato proposes a slightly more dynamic and mental effect, ideal for late afternoon. Fat Banana responds with a distinctly heavier and more narcotic body sedation, preferring purely evening use.
FAQ
What is the ideal indoor light intensity?
It responds magnificently to high intensities. LED modules pushed to high PPFD values (over 700-800) will stimulate a massive defensive resin production.
How long should the root flush last?
We recommend a strict root flush of at least 14 days before cutting. Given the plant’s voracity, purging mineral salts is vital to preserve the clean flavor of sweet banana.
Does it tolerate the super-cropping technique?
Yes. The robust branches handle controlled horizontal bending well, helping to distribute light evenly and further strengthen the stems.
Annibale Seedshop’s Opinion
Fat Banana Feminized represents a perfect balance between the modern bag appeal of USA hybrids and the commercial stability typical of Royal Queen Seeds. Our team highly recommends it to those looking for rock-hard flowers, extreme THC levels, and an exotic aromatic profile that translates into exceptionally buttery and fragrant extractions.
