Indica60/40 Indica-dominant20–27% THC

Banana OG

Also known as: Nana OG, Nana

Breeder: OrgnKid

Banana OG is an indica-dominant hybrid created by OrgnKid by crossing Ghost OG with a Banana phenotype of Sagarmatha Seeds' 60/40. Famous for its overripe banana aroma and delayed-onset potency, it has become one of the most prolific parent strains in modern cannabis with 175 direct descendants on SeedFinder, including Strawberry Banana and Banana Punch. OrgnKid — pronounced "Oregon Kid" — is credited not only with Banana OG but also with breeding Ghost OG and Blackberry Kush, earning a reputation as what The Cannigma called "the proto-breeder for the modern generation." The origin story places OrgnKid winning a bag of Sagarmatha seeds at a Seed Bay auction, growing them out, and finding short, stocky plants with thin branches and an intense banana aroma unlike anything in the OG gene pool at the time. He crossed a male from that Sagarmatha 60/40 line to a Ghost OG female, producing Banana OG. The clone spread through SoCal legacy circles and was preserved by growers in Humboldt's coastal village of Trinidad, where it became an Emerald Triangle staple circa 2010. Banana OG's genetic influence extends well beyond the original cut: it serves as a parent to Banana Punch (Banana OG x Purple Punch, bred by Symbiotic Genetics), Strawberry Banana (Banana Kush x Bubble Gum, closely related), Honey Bananas, and numerous Wilson-line hash cultivars from Masonic Seed Co. Its terpene dominance — driven by bisabolol, beta-caryophyllene, and isopulegol per Heirbloom's testing — has made it one of the most commercially successful fruit-forward OG crosses in West Coast history.

Lineage

Ghost OG x Sagarmatha 60/40

THC Range

20–27%

Flower Time

8-10 weeks

Difficulty

Moderate

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Ghost OG x Sagarmatha 60/40

Parent strains in encyclopedia:Ghost OG→Sagarmatha 60/40→

Ghost OG is a clone-only OG Kush phenotype known for extreme potency and fuel/pine aromatics. The Sagarmatha 60/40 father was a competition prize (won on Seed Bay) that produced short, stocky plants with ultra-thin branches and a pronounced banana terpene expression that OrgnKid selected for the cross.

Terpene Profile

DOMINANT

Myrcene — Drives the overripe banana and tropical musk aroma; contributes heavy body sedation

SECONDARY

Limonene — Adds citrus peel brightness that lifts the initial onset before the indica body takes over

SECONDARY

Caryophyllene — Provides peppery spice and anti-inflammatory depth

SECONDARY

Bisabolol — Contributes creamy, floral sweetness and gentle calming effects

Aroma: Overripe banana and candied banana dominate with cinnamon, diesel fuel, earthy pine, and creamy gas undertones

Flavor: Banana cream and fuel on inhale with pepper, citrus peel, and herbal earth on exhale

Effects & Experience

Onset: Delayed 'creeper' onset — euphoric cerebral lift appears 5–10 minutes after consumption

Initial euphoria gives way to deeply relaxing full-body sedation. Strong appetite stimulation. Known as a 'creeper' that fools users into overconsumption before the heavy indica effects lock in.

Duration: 3–4 hours; sedative comedown often leads to sleep

Commonly Reported Uses

muscular paininsomniaappetite lossstressanxiety

Grower's Notes

Flower

8-10 weeks

Indoor Yield

450-600 g/m²

Outdoor Yield

600-900 g/plant

Difficulty

Moderate

Height / Stretch

Medium (80-110 cm indoor)

Environment

Indoor preferred

Banana OG rewards patient, attentive cultivators with one of the most distinctive terpene profiles in the OG lineage — but the plant demands respect. Bred by OrgnKid from a Ghost OG mother crossed to a banana-scented 60/40 phenotype sourced from Sagarmatha Seeds via a Seed Bay auction, this clone-only cut quickly became a SoCal legacy staple after the breeder identified its short, stocky frame and unmistakable candied-banana nose among a batch of otherwise unremarkable seedlings.

Growth Structure and Training

In structure, Banana OG grows compact during vegetative growth with tight internodal spacing and relatively thin branches — a trait inherited from the Sagarmatha side. Do not let the modest veg footprint lull you into complacency. After the flip to 12/12, the stretch is significant: one controlled indoor trial documented plants leaping from 17 inches to 53–55 inches during bloom, roughly tripling in height. Topping once or twice above the fifth node, combined with aggressive low-stress training or a SCROG net positioned about 20 inches above the medium, is nearly mandatory for indoor operations. Without physical support, the thin lateral branches will buckle under bud weight by week five of flower. Stake early and stake often.

Flowering Time and Harvest

Flower time on the OrgnKid cut runs 8–9 weeks for most growers, though commercial operations pushing for maximum terpene depth — notably Proper Cannabis's Reserve line — report running full 10-week cycles. Trichome heads typically cloud by weeks 7–8, with amber onset late in week 8. Watching trichome maturity closely is critical: harvesting at 70–80 percent cloudy with 10–20 percent amber delivers the creeper sedation the strain is known for, while pulling earlier yields a more uplifting, functional profile.

Yield

Yields are moderate to strong by OG standards. Expect 450–600 grams per square meter indoors under quality LEDs in a dialed environment. Outdoor plants in 30–50 gallon containers or open ground can push 600–900 grams per plant with a full season of direct sun and robust feeding. One seed-run trial reported individual indoor plants at 550–600 grams apiece under optimized conditions, though the clone-only OrgnKid cut tends to sit closer to the 500 g/m² mark without supplemental CO2.

Nutrient Management

Nutritionally, Banana OG is a moderate-to-heavy feeder that punishes both deficiency and excess. Calcium and magnesium supplementation is essential throughout the cycle — particularly under LED lighting, which increases cal-mag demand. During veg, lean on nitrogen-heavy ratios (3-1-2 NPK). Transition to phosphorus and potassium dominance at the flip, ramping PK boosters in weeks 5–7 to support the rapid bud stacking this strain is known for. Keep soil pH at 6.0–6.8 (5.5–6.5 in coco or hydro) and start any new nutrient line at half label strength; the plant signals overfeeding quickly with burnt tips. Organic soil with compost and perlite is the most forgiving medium, though experienced growers running coco coir or rockwool in recirculating systems report faster vegetative growth and tighter environmental control.

Environment targets

74–82°F with 55–65 percent relative humidity in veg, stepping down to 68–78°F and 45–50 percent RH during weeks 1–5 of flower, then finishing at 62–72°F and 40–45 percent RH in weeks 6–9. Lighting intensity of 500–700 PPFD early in bloom, pushing to 700–900 PPFD from mid-flower without supplemental CO2. With CO2 at 900–1200 ppm, advanced growers can push to 900–1100 PPFD while closely monitoring leaf temperature and VPD. Odor control is strongly recommended from mid-flower onward — the sweet fuel intensity will overwhelm carbon filters that are undersized for the space.

Bud morphology is characteristically Kush

dense, rounded, 2–4 inch diameter clusters stacking tightly along branches with minimal internode voids and relatively few sugar leaves — a trimmer's dream. Coloration runs bright green to deeper olive with faint gold undertones at maturity. Under cooler late-flower night temperatures (55–65°F), some phenotypes express attractive purple mottling, particularly in the calyxes and smaller fan leaves. Trichome coverage is heavy, with a sticky, glandular surface that makes this cultivar a standout for concentrate production.

Pest and Disease Resistance

On the disease front, Banana OG shows above-average resistance to powdery mildew — a welcome departure from many OG-family cultivars where PM is a persistent nemesis. Humboldt Seed Company specifically documented PM resistance in their seed-line recreation of the clone. However, the dense bud structure creates a real vulnerability to botrytis (bud rot) in high-humidity environments. Aggressive airflow with oscillating fans throughout the canopy is non-negotiable, and late-flower humidity discipline below 45 percent is the best insurance. Spider mites are not a particular weakness, but the heavy resin production can trap thrips in trichome heads, masking early infestations — scout closely under magnification.

Wash and Extraction

For hash makers, Banana OG has earned its reputation as a legitimate washer. Cannabis Business Times listed it among cultivars that perform exceptionally well in solventless extraction, and the solventless community on Future4200 routinely cites 'banana OG x anything' as a reliable dumper. The OrgnKid cut produces large-headed, capitate-stalked trichomes that separate cleanly in ice water extraction. Fresh-frozen material washed in the 73–120 micron range is the standard protocol. Expect 3–5 percent hash yield from fresh-frozen weight on a well-grown run — competitive with GMO, Papaya, and other top-tier wash strains. Masonic Seed Co. has used Banana OG genetics as a foundation for breeding dedicated hash cultivars including the Wilson line, validating its extraction pedigree.

Drying and Curing

For drying and curing, the 60/60 approach — 60°F and 60 percent relative humidity in complete darkness — works well for preserving the delicate banana terpenes that define this cultivar. Target a 10–14 day hang dry with minimal handling; the terpene profile is volatile and degrades quickly under heat or UV exposure. Stems should snap cleanly before jarring. Cure in glass at 58–62 percent RH, burping daily for the first week, then every few days for 3–4 additional weeks. The banana nose intensifies substantially after a proper four-week cure as residual chlorophyll breaks down and the isoamyl acetate and caryophyllene notes come forward.

History & Origin

OrgnKid won a bag of Sagarmatha Seeds' 60/40 in an auction on Seed Bay. He found short, stocky plants with ultra-thin branches and a strong banana smell, then crossed a male Banana pheno to his Ghost OG female. The result became a clone-only legend in California that spawned an entire family of banana-flavored strains. Banana OG won 2nd Place Best Indica Concentrate at the 2015 High Times NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup (entered by Crockett Family Farms).

Awards & Recognition

●2nd Place — High Times Cannabis Cup NorCal (Crockett Family Farms entry)
●Hash/Extract Award — Colombia, 2023
●ICA Best Seed Bank Winner — International Cannabis Awards (associated entry)
●Greenstate Consumers Choice Award

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Banana OG as a parent:

Banana Punch— Banana OG x Purple Punch→Strawberry Banana— Banana OG x Bubblegum→

Chiquita Banana— Banana OG backcross

Apple & Banana— Apple Fritter x Banana OG

Frequently Asked Questions

7 common questions about Banana OG

What is Banana OG and what are its genetics?

Banana OG is a indica cannabis strain (60/40 Indica-dominant) bred by OrgnKid. It is a cross of Ghost OG x Sagarmatha 60/40, testing at 20–27% THC. Banana OG is an indica-dominant hybrid created by OrgnKid by crossing Ghost OG with a Banana phenotype of Sagarmatha Seeds' 60/40. Famous for its overripe banana aroma and delayed-onset potency, it has become one of the most prolific parent strains in modern cannabis with 175 direct descendants on SeedFinder, including Strawberry Banana and Banana Punch. OrgnKid — pronounced "Oregon Kid" — is credited not only with Banana OG but also with breeding Ghost OG and Blackberry Kush, earning a reputation as what The Cannigma called "the proto-breeder for the modern generation." The origin story places OrgnKid winning a bag of Sagarmatha seeds at a Seed Bay auction, growing them out, and finding short, stocky plants with thin branches and an intense banana aroma unlike anything in the OG gene pool at the time.

What does Banana OG smell and taste like?

Banana OG's dominant terpenes are Myrcene. The aroma is described as overripe banana and candied banana dominate with cinnamon, diesel fuel, earthy pine, and creamy gas undertones. The flavor profile features banana cream and fuel on inhale with pepper, citrus peel, and herbal earth on exhale.

What are the effects of Banana OG?

Delayed 'creeper' onset — euphoric cerebral lift appears 5–10 minutes after consumption Initial euphoria gives way to deeply relaxing full-body sedation. Strong appetite stimulation. Duration is typically 3–4 hours; sedative comedown often leads to sleep. Commonly reported uses include muscular pain, insomnia, appetite loss, stress.

How hard is Banana OG to grow?

Banana OG is rated moderate difficulty. It flowers in 8-10 weeks, reaches medium (80-110 cm indoor) in height, and yields 450-600 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred environments.

What are the parent strains of Banana OG?

Banana OG is a cross of Ghost OG and Sagarmatha 60/40. Ghost OG is a clone-only OG Kush phenotype known for extreme potency and fuel/pine aromatics. The Sagarmatha 60/40 father was a competition prize (won on Seed Bay) that produced short, stocky plants with ultra-thin branches and a pronounced banana terpene expression that OrgnKid selected for the cross..

What strains were bred from Banana OG?

Banana OG has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Banana Punch, Strawberry Banana, Chiquita Banana, Apple & Banana. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.

Has Banana OG won any cannabis awards?

Yes. Banana OG has received recognition including 2nd Place — High Times Cannabis Cup NorCal (Crockett Family Farms entry); Hash/Extract Award — Colombia, 2023; ICA Best Seed Bank Winner — International Cannabis Awards (associated entry).

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