Bruised Bananas (F)

DNA GENETICS > BRUISED BANANAS (PURPLE CHOCOLOPE X HONEY-BANANA) Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana is a mysterious blend of exotic genetics. Expect a delectable lineage that presents itself in unforgettable flavors and effects. DNA Genetics brings you a true treat for your senses. This strain produces delectable-smelling buds coated in resin. They’re sticky like honey, fruity like bananas, and irresistible like chocolate.

Descending from a Cannabis Cup winner

Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana have an award-winning background. Breeders took care to create a strain that stands apart from the rest. The result is a delicacy that delivers potent yet pleasant effects. The first parent, Honey Banana, is a Strawberry Banana x Honey Boo Boo cross. This hybrid strain exudes banana and honey flavors from its resin-heavy buds. The second parent is Purple Chocolope. It’s a DNA Genetics specialty that crosses the original Chocolope with a secret strain. The plant delivers flavors true to its name, with coffee and earthiness. Expect royalty when cultivating Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana. They descend from our famous Chocolope strain. The grandparent bagged 2nd place at the High Times Cannabis Cup twice, in 2007 and 2010. It also won 2007’s Strain of the Year award.

An enticing fruit basket with chocolates

This strain draws you in with its sweet aromas and treats you with its delectable flavors. The buds smell like a decadent chocolate dessert laced with fruit and honey. The scent of your plants is likely to attract outside noses, so keep them in a discreet area to be safe. The nugs from Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana reveal intriguing flavor blends. Full-bodied chocolate notes dance on your tongue upon the first puff. You taste a mix of coffee, ripe bananas, honey, and a tinge of citrus. The exhale leaves mild undertones of wet soil in your mouth. You still enjoy the decadent dessert and fruity flavors for a while after the last puff. Some users report sugary notes mixed with honey, melon, vanilla, and mild herbs. This strain has an impressive terpene background. It may contain terpinolene, ocimene, and myrcene like its ancestor, Chocolope. You might encounter limonene and caryophyllene thanks to its Honey Banana lineage.

Uplifting, energetic, and friendly

Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana produce buds that deliver an unmatched high. It’s well-balanced, potent, and invigorating. You feel a cerebral tingle soon after your first toke. A warm, happy sensation courses through your body. Upbeat thoughts dance around in your mind as you feel motivated to be productive. Some use the opportunity to focus on work and complete tasks. The buds from Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana are ideal for social situations. They could relax your nerves and increase mental comfort. You feel encouraged to engage in deep conversations and laugh with your friends. Expect Honey Banana x Purple Chocolope to have similar THC levels to its parents. They may average 15–20%.

Grow Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana like a pro

Anyone knowledgeable in cannabis cultivation can grow Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana. They’re suitable for most environments but typically prefer sunny conditions. Enjoy excellent yields, whether growing indoors or out. These plants reach heights of 3–5 feet indoors. They may stretch up to 6.5 feet outside. Ensure adequate space if growing them in an enclosed area. You may need to prune the branches during vegetation to avoid breakage. This strain also benefits from training techniques. Use a Sea of Green (SOG) setup to maximize space. A Screen of Green (ScrOG) helps control excessive stretching and promotes lateral growth. Maintain stable temperatures throughout cultivation. Start with 65–70°F for seedlings. Vegetative plants need 76–78°F during the light cycle and 65–68°F when it’s dark. Daytime temperatures for flowering should be 72–85°F. Drop them to 55–70°F at night. Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana thrive in organic, nutrient-rich soil. They also fare well in hydroponics if you prefer. Provide the ideal nutrients for each life stage, whichever medium you choose. Below is an overview of what to feed your plants at each growth phase.  

• Seedling. Use little to no nutrients to avoid harming your baby plants. Get a seedling booster or rooting product to promote a healthy foundation.

 

• Vegetative. Feed your plants with a fertilizer that has a 3:1:1 NPK ratio. A 1:1:1 ratio may be sufficient if you have quality soil with nitrogen.

 

• Flowering. Switch the NPK ratio to 5:10:7 in early bloom. Drop it to 1:3:2 at around mid-flowering, then 0:3:2 later in the stage. Stop feeding nutrients around two weeks before harvest. Flush your crop with distilled or purified water.

Purple Chocolope x Honey-Banana flower for 8–10 weeks. Expect yields of 15–21 oz./m² indoors. You may get a bigger harvest outdoors, with some growers reporting 21–32 oz./plant. Feminized Photoperiod