Apples and Bananas

Apples and Bananas is an indica/sativa variety from Compound Genetics and can be cultivated indoors and outdoors. Compound Genetics' Apples and Bananas is a THC dominant variety and is/was only available as feminized seeds.

Compound Genetics' Apples and Bananas Description

Teeming with apple, pear, and tree fruit flavors, Apples and Bananas is a strain that not only helped establish Compound Genetics, but leaves users feeling euphoric and uplifted. Moreover, its hybrid genetics means the strain won’t overpower or leave you unable to function. Instead, it takes a more balanced approach, and this all-encompassing influence has earned Apples and Bananas a place on numerous dispensary menus.

Strain History of Apples and Bananas

Apples and Bananas is one of several strains that helped establish Compound Genetics, a rebrand of the now-defunct brand Tiger Trees (founded in 2016 by Christopher Lynch). The San-Jose-born cannabis breeder has spent over fifteen years honing his craft and, along the way, released highly sought-after strains such as Legend Orange Apricot, Jet Fuel Gelato, and in 2019, Apples and Bananas.

However, Christopher didn’t start his career as a serial breeder. Instead, it took over a decade before he released his first official strain. Before that, Christopher spent two years in Amsterdam, the self-proclaimed cannabis hub of Europe. Here, he immersed himself in cannabis culture, before returning to the US with a newfound appreciation for the plant. It was only then, with the help of a friend, that he set up Tiger Trees and started experimenting with a combination of Chemdog D and Sour Diesel IBL.

Tiger Trees wasn’t around for long, but it did pave the way for a more consumer-friendly brand, Compound Genetics. And it’s this label, with Christopher at the helm, that released the original Apples and Bananas strain. In fact, Compound Genetics has since launched an entire Apples and Bananas collection, including Apple and Bananas x Big Face, Apples and Bananas x White Runtz, and Apples and Bananas x Pavé.

Genetic Lineage of Apples and Bananas

Boasting an impressively frosty exterior, Apples and Bananas owes its trichome production, aroma, and uplifting high to two well-known parents—Blue Power and Gelatti. The former, a signature strain from Sin City Seeds, blends exceptionally well with the rather elusive Gelatti, a strain from the California-based seed bank Cookies.

Blue Power features a diverse mix of terpenes, which is hardly surprising when you consider the strain is a cross of four different cultivars. Sour Double, Blue Moonshine, The White, and Master Kush all played a part in the lemon and berry flavors of Blue Power. Moreover, this rendition of Blue Power leans heavily into its indica-dominant genetics to produce a physically relaxing high that often leads to a severe case of the munchies.

On the other side of the spectrum, we have Gelatti, a potent hybrid strain (Gelato x Biscotti) with a floral aroma complemented by hints of pepper and gasoline. Its flavor is very reminiscent of old-school OG strains, and long-time stoners favor her thick, haze-like smoke. She also offers a slightly different high to that of Blue Power, focusing on the mind (rather than the body) to produce wave after wave of happiness, creativity, and euphoria.

Physical Characteristics of Apples and Bananas

In the grow room, Apples and Bananas develops olive green, grape-shaped buds with a decent ratio of nugs to foliage. The green hues are complemented nicely by purple-tinted leaves and a generous helping of thin, electric orange pistils. To make the most of her colorful and occasionally unruly appearance, it’s best to adopt low-stress training techniques early during the vegetative stage. Doing so ensures you can maximize the number of bud sites.

Outside of their distinct coloring, Apples and Bananas doesn’t possess any unusual physical characteristics. As such, she’s well-suited to beginner growers who want to get to grips with the basic structure of cannabis plants. However, if you want to emphasize the contrast of purple leaves against her olive green buds, consider running the nighttime temperature a few degrees cooler than during the day.

Properties and Effects of Apples and Bananas

Although Apples and Bananas’ appearance is somewhat conventional, her flavors (and the high that follows) are what keep recreational users coming back for more. It’s here she gets to showcase a combination of sugary bananas, sour red apples, cherries, and hints of pepper alongside an uplifting and euphoric experience, ideal for daytime smoking.

That said, some cultivars have tested as high as 30% THC, so ensure you take a slow and steady approach to avoid being overwhelmed. Interestingly, she also boasts up to 2% CBD, which, combined with the high levels of THC, has earned her the respect of medicinal users.

Thankfully, you don’t have to wait long for the strain’s effects to kick in, as just one puff lifts the mind into a state of euphoria. And the more you indulge, the greater these uplifting waves become, with bursts of creativity and happiness following soon after.

Uses of Apples and Bananas

Given the sweet and fruity flavors of Apples and Bananas, it will come as little surprise that vaping is a particularly popular method of consumption. By carefully adjusting the vaping temperature, it's possible to accentuate the flavors, capitalizing on the strain’s abundance of terpenes. Myrcene is the most dominant, followed by pinene and caryophyllene, with the latter responsible for her peppery undertones and potential mood-boosting qualities.

Another popular option is to turn Apples and Bananas' buds into rosin hash. The flowers are notorious for producing a generous layer of resin, and while rosin hash may not be the most efficient use of her buds, it makes for a flavorsome and ultimately potent experience thanks to her high THC content. Of course, you can always enjoy her the old-fashioned way and roll a large blunt. It may not be as sophisticated as vaping or rosin, but it’s still an excellent way to enjoy this tasty and uplifting strain.

Cultivation and Production of Apples and Bananas

Fortunately, the cultivation of Apples and Bananas is a simple affair. The strain doesn’t have any unique requirements and is happy being grown in soil or hydro. Her adaptability also makes her well-suited to beginners, although you’ll still want to consider low-stress training techniques such as screen of green (ScrOG) and sea of green (SOG) to maximize bud production. Left unattended, plants can become unruly, with a dense, intertwined canopy that limits light penetration to the lower branches.

Even with a moderate approach to plant training, you can expect Apples and Bananas to flower in 7–8 weeks, while outdoors, plants should be ready to harvest in late September or early October. If you do have the space to cultivate outdoors, be prepared to support plants with extra bracing. Grown in a warm climate with plenty of sunshine, some examples have been known to reach heights of nearly two meters.

Apples and Bananas: A Taste Sensation That’s Simple to Grow

With a sophisticated flavor profile, a straightforward cultivation process, and respectable yields, Apples and Bananas is a sought-after strain for growers of all skill levels. It is a testament to the hard work of Christopher Lynch and showcases the strengths of the Compound Genetics brand. It has even spawned several spin-offs, with an entire range of hybrids dedicated to the Apples and Bananas lineage.

Provided you keep a close eye on plant structure during the early vegetative stage, there’s little reason you won’t be able to harvest a bumper crop of olive green buds. Against the backdrop of deep purple leaves, this strain looks just as impressive as it tastes. And with certain cultivars producing up to 30% THC, the head-focused, euphoric high is sure to please experienced users looking to test their limits.

• Apples and Bananas »»» {(Platinum Cookies x Granddaddy Purple) x Blue Power} x Gelatti
• (Platinum Cookies x Granddaddy Purple) x Blue Power
  • Platinum Cookies x Granddaddy Purple
    • Platinum Cookies
      • Girl Scout Cookies Phenotype: Platinum Cut
        • Thin Mint GSC probably
          • »»» OG Kush South Florida x F1 Durban probably
          • OG Kush South Florida
            • »»» Unknown Strain Unknown Strain: Emerald Triangle x Hindu Kush Neville
            • Unknown Strain Unknown Strain: Emerald Triangle »»» Unknown Strain
            • Hindu Kush Neville »»» Indica
          • F1 Durban S1
            • »»» F1 x Durban S1
            • F1
              • Unknown Strain
            • Durban
              • South African Sativa Geo Information: KwaZulu-Natal »»» Sativa
    • Granddaddy Purple Probably
      • »»» Purple Urkel x Big Bud Probably
      • Purple Urkel
        • Unknown Mostly Indica »»» Mostly Indica
      • Big Bud
        • »»» {Big Bud x NL#1} x Big Bud
        • Big Bud x NL#1
          • Big Bud »»» Indica
          • NL#1 IBL
            • »»» Purest Indica x Afghani probably from Neville IBL
            • Purest Indica
              • Afghani (specified above)
            • Afghani probably from Neville
              • Afghanistan Probably Indica »»» Indica
        • Big Bud »»» Indica
  • Blue Power
    • »»» Power x White Moonshine
    • Power
      • »»» Sour Dubble x SoCal Master Kush
      • Sour Dubble
        • Sour Dubble
          • »»» NYC Diesel x Sour Bubble
          • NYC Diesel
            • »»» Unknown Diesel Bagseed x Afghani/Hawaiian
            • Unknown Diesel Bagseed »»» Unknown Strain
            • Afghani/Hawaiian
              • »»» Afghani x Hawaii
              • Afghani (specified above)
              • Hawaii »»» Indica/Sativa Hybrid
          • Sour Bubble BX3
            • »»» BOGBubble Sour Bubble Clone x {BOGBubble Sour Bubble Clone x BOGBubble} BX3
            • BOGBubble Sour Bubble Clone x BOGBubble
              • BOGBubble Sour Bubble Clone
                • WL Bubblegum
                  • »»» Bubblegum x Bubble Gum
                  • Bubblegum
                    • Indiana Bubblegum
                      • USA, Unknown Hybrid »»» Mostly Indica
                  • Bubble Gum
                    • Bubblegum (specified above)
              • BOGBubble (specified above)
            • BOGBubble Sour Bubble Clone (specified above)
      • SoCal Master Kush Selection
        • Masterkush
          • Masterkush
            • Hindu Kush x Hindu Kush (specified above)
    • White Moonshine
      • »»» The White x Blue Moonshine
      • The White
        • Unknown Hybrid »»» Indica/Sativa Hybrid
      • Blue Moonshine F3
        • Blueberry F2
          • Blueberry Line F1
            • »»» Temple Flo x HTAF F1
            • Temple Flo F3
              • Floral Line
                • »»» Purple Thai x Afghani
                • Purple Thai
                  • »»» H.O.G. x Chocolate Thai
                  • H.O.G.
                    • Mexico »»» Sativa
                  • Chocolate Thai
                    • Thailand »»» Sativa
                • Afghani (specified above)
            • HTAF F1
              • »»» Thailand x Afghani F1
              • Thailand »»» Sativa
              • Afghani (specified above)
• Gelatti
  • »»» Gelato x Biscotti
  • Gelato
    • Gelato
      • »»» Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint Cookies
      • Sunset Sherbet
        • »»» Girl Scout Cookies x Pink Panties
        • Girl Scout Cookies (specified above)
        • Pink Panties
          • »»» OG Kush South Florida x {OG Kush South Florida x Burma}
          • OG Kush South Florida x Burma
            • OG Kush South Florida (specified above)
            • Burma
              • Burma Probably Sativa »»» Sativa
          • OG Kush South Florida (specified above)
      • Thin Mint Cookies (specified above)
  • Biscotti probably
    • »»» South Florida OG x Gelato #25 probably
    • South Florida OG
      • OG Kush South Florida OG (specified above)
    • Gelato #25
      • Guava Gelato #25
        • Gelato (specified above)

Map of the Apples and Bananas Family Tree

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We found 31 direct descendants from Compound Genetics' Apples and Bananas in the seedfinder strain database, here a short overview. To see all hybrids and their descendants, visit our Apples and Bananas Genealogy Page and check out all the direct crosses as like as the following generations.

Whale Breath

Apples and Bananas x Mendo Breath

Razzmatazz

Platinum OG x Apples and Bananas

Dem Applez

Deep Breath x Apples and Bananas

A.B. Parfait

Apples and Bananas x The Menthol

Compound Z

White Runtz ^probably x Apples and Bananas

Exotic²

Red Pop x Apples and Bananas

Facade

Eye Candy x Apples and Bananas

Gastro Pop

Apples and Bananas x Grape Gasoline

Goofiez

Jokerz x Apples and Bananas

Goofiez²

Apples and Bananas x Jokerz ^#31

Map of the Apples and Bananas Descendants

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