Bruised Bananas
Type: Balanced Hybrid (50/50 Indica/Sativa) | Feminized Photoperiod
Genetics: Purple Chocolope × Honey Banana
15-20
Flowering Time: 8–10 Weeks (60–70 Days) | Outdoor Harvest: Early October
Yield: High (500+ g/m² Indoors | 800+ g/plant Outdoors)
Height: Medium-Tall (3–5 ft Indoors, 6+ ft Outdoors)
Resistance:
• Mold & Mildew: Good
• Pests: Good
• Cold Resistance: Moderate
• Heat Resistance: Good
Terpene Profile: Ripe banana, honey sweetness, chocolate, coffee, citrus, light skunk
Effect: Euphoric, creative, and uplifting with warm, balanced body relaxation
Bruised Bananas by DNA Genetics is an exotic dessert-style hybrid that pairs the sweet fruitiness of Honey Banana with the chocolatey sativa kick of Purple Chocolope.
This feminized photoperiod strain offers big yields, gorgeous bag appeal, and a flavor profile that’s as indulgent as a chocolate-dipped banana.
It delivers a happy, creative head high that transitions into a soothing body calm – the perfect anytime smoke.
Vigorous, resinous, and beginner-friendly, Bruised Bananas is ideal for growers looking for top-shelf results with minimal fuss.
Expect sticky, purple-kissed buds that smell like banana bread drizzled with honey and cocoa.
Genetics & Origins
DNA Genetics combined Purple Chocolope, a chocolate-forward sativa with uplifting effects, and Honey Banana, a Strawberry Banana × Honey Boo Boo cross known for syrupy fruit terps and resin production.
This blend creates a balanced hybrid with strong hybrid vigor, excellent branching, and impressive yields.
Purple Chocolope contributes energetic, euphoric sativa traits and a hint of purple coloration, while Honey Banana brings rich banana sweetness, creamy honey undertones, and indica-driven body ease.
Together, they form a strain with both dessert-level flavor and well-rounded potency.
Effects & Experience
Bruised Bananas offers a two-stage experience:
• Onset: Quick cerebral lift with euphoric, happy energy. Enhances focus, creativity, and social engagement.
• Body Feel: A gradual warmth spreads through the muscles, easing tension without couch-lock.
The balanced nature of this hybrid makes it perfect for day-to-night use.
It’s uplifting enough to be functional, yet calming enough to unwind with after work.
Great for mood enhancement, stress relief, social gatherings, or creative projects.
Flavor & Aroma
• Nose: Ripe banana, creamy honey, and sweet cocoa with a touch of skunky earth
• Inhale: Smooth, sweet banana-honey profile with hints of citrus and vanilla
• Exhale: Chocolatey coffee finish with a light earthy undertone
• Overall: Tastes like banana dessert with cocoa drizzle – a terpene experience that stands out in any stash jar
Growing Information
Indoor Cultivation:
• Medium-tall plants with strong side branching and dense bud formation
• Flowering in 8–10 weeks with yields of 450–600 g/m²
• Responds very well to SOG, ScrOG, topping, and light training
• Intense aroma late in flower – carbon filters recommended
Outdoor Cultivation:
• Can exceed 6–7 ft with ample space and direct sunlight
• Harvest early October (Northern Hemisphere)
• Yields 800+ g/plant in optimal conditions
• Purple hues often develop in cooler temperatures, enhancing bag appeal
Resin coverage is exceptional, producing sticky, frosty buds perfect for hash, rosin, or other extracts.
Plants are hardy and forgiving, making this strain suitable for both beginner growers and commercial operations.
Medical & Recreational Benefits
• Mood Boost: Uplifts spirits, helps combat stress and mild depression
• Body Relaxation: Eases muscle tension and mild aches
• Focus & Creativity: Keeps the mind engaged without fog
• Social Strain: Encourages laughter, conversation, and connection
Why Choose This Strain?
Bruised Bananas is more than just a novelty cross – it’s a gourmet experience for growers and smokers alike.
DNA Genetics delivers a high-yielding, easy-to-grow hybrid that produces sticky, trichome-coated buds with a truly unique terpene profile.
If you love dessert strains, banana-forward genetics, or simply want a hybrid that hits both the head and the body in perfect harmony, Bruised Bananas is a must-have for your garden.
