Banana Sherbet

Banana Sherbet Cannabis Seeds by Growers Choice

Banana Sherbet is a feminised cannabis seed from Growers Choice that crosses Banana with Sunset Sherbet to produce a 70% indica-dominant cultivar with 23–26% THC. That's not a typo — this strain sits well above the average THC content you'll find on the European market. With indoor yields reaching 600–750g/m² and an 8–9 week flowering period, it delivers serious weight without making you wait around.

Why Banana Sherbet Seeds Deserve Your Grow Space

We've seen a lot of strains come through the shop over the past 25+ years, and every now and then something lands that makes you sit up. Banana Sherbet is one of those. The numbers alone are hard to argue with: 23–26% THC, up to 750g/m² indoors, and a flowering window that wraps up in 8–9 weeks. For an indica-dominant strain pushing those THC levels, that's a fast turnaround.

What actually sets this one apart from the usual heavy-hitters is the flavour. Crack open a cured bud and you get this unmistakable wave of tropical fruit — ripe banana layered with something creamy and sweet, like actual sherbet dissolving on your tongue. It's not subtle. One toke and you know exactly why they named it what they did. The smoke is thick, smooth, and coats your mouth with sweetness that lingers well after you exhale.

The honest limitation? This is a heavy indica. The effects are both cerebral and physical, but expect serious couchlock. If you're after a productive afternoon strain, this isn't it. Banana Sherbet is built for evenings by the ocean, lazy weekends, or those sessions where you've got nowhere to be and nothing to do. It's practically begging to be used that way. The 0.8–1.2% CBD content adds a small but respectable cannabinoid layer alongside the dominant THC.

Banana Sherbet Grow Specifications

How Banana Sherbet Compares to Other Indica Seeds

If you're weighing up your options, here's how Banana Sherbet stacks against two other popular indica-leaning strains you'll find in the catalogue. The THC-to-yield ratio on this one is genuinely hard to beat.

Most strains that push past 25% THC tend to sacrifice yield or demand extra weeks of flowering. Banana Sherbet doesn't ask you to make that trade-off. You get the potency, the weight, and the speed — which is unusual.

Growing Banana Sherbet Seeds Indoors and Outdoors

Banana Sherbet is a robust, medium-sized plant. She doesn't stretch uncontrollably, which makes her manageable in tents and smaller indoor setups. The buds develop large, dense, and absolutely drenched in syrupy resin — your scissors will need a good clean after trimming.

1. Germinate your Banana Sherbet seeds using the paper towel method or directly in a starter plug. Keep temperatures between 22–25°C and maintain humidity around 70% during the seedling stage.
2. Transplant seedlings into their final containers once they've developed 3–4 sets of true leaves. A 15–20 litre pot works well for indoor grows. Use a well-draining soil mix or your preferred hydro medium.
3. During vegetative growth, maintain 18/6 light cycle. Banana Sherbet responds well to low-stress training (LST) to open up the canopy and expose lower bud sites to light. She's a sturdy plant, so she handles manipulation without drama.
4. Switch to 12/12 to trigger flowering. The 8–9 week flowering period means you can expect to see trichome development ramp up quickly from week 5 onwards. Watch for the dense bud structure — good airflow is critical to prevent moisture getting trapped in those thick colas.
5. Harvest when trichomes shift from clear to milky with around 10–20% amber. Indoor growers can expect 600–750g/m². Outdoor growers harvesting in early October should see approximately 750g/plant in a good season.
6. Dry in a dark room at 18–21°C with 55–60% humidity for 10–14 days. Cure in glass jars for a minimum of 2 weeks — the tropical banana flavour intensifies significantly with a proper cure.

One thing to watch: those dense, resinous buds can be magnets for mould if your environment is too humid during late flowering. Keep relative humidity below 50% in the final two weeks. A dehumidifier or proper extraction setup isn't optional — it's how you protect a harvest this valuable.

Flavour and Effects of Banana Sherbet

The organoleptic profile on Banana Sherbet is genuinely special. The first thing you notice when you open the jar is that unmistakable tropical sweetness — ripe banana, creamy vanilla undertones, and a sherbet-like tang that tickles the back of your nose. When you light up, the smoke is thick and smooth. It gushes flavours of tropical fruit that make you feel like you've been transported somewhere warm. The exhale leaves a sweet, almost dessert-like coating on your palate.

Effects-wise, at 23–26% THC, this is not a strain for the faint-hearted. The onset is cerebral — a warm, happy wash that settles behind your eyes. Within 20–30 minutes, the indica side takes over and a heavy physical relaxation sets in. Couchlock is not a possibility, it's a near-certainty. Your limbs get heavy, your thoughts slow down, and the world starts to feel very comfortable indeed. The 0.8–1.2% CBD doesn't dramatically alter the experience, but it's there as part of the broader cannabinoid profile.

If you're comparing this to Sunset Sherbet on its own, Banana Sherbet hits harder and has a more pronounced tropical sweetness. The Banana parent genetics push both the potency and the flavour into a different league.