Red Banana Berry Auto is the XL version of a Growers Choice favorite, an autoflower selected for bigger harvests than a standard auto. It crosses Forest Berry with Banana Sherbet, and the color is no accident.
While selecting this strain, the breeding team discovered a red phenotype of Banana Sherbet and used it as the mother. Blue Forest Berry was already sensitive to color, so together the two parents produce buds that can turn a deep red as they ripen.
The spec sheet is just as eye-catching: a 50% Indica / 50% Sativa balance, 27–30% THC, medium CBD, high mold resistance and yields of 650–750 g/m² (2.13–2.46 oz/ft²) indoors and 100–200 g/plant (3.5–7.1 oz/plant) outdoors.
Plants reach 90–120 cm (35–47 in) and finish in about 10 weeks from seed. Outdoors, Growers Choice lists harvest in the first week of October.
Flavor and Effects: Sweet Banana Berry With a Skunky Edge
The breeder calls the flavor an addictive sweet banana berry, and it is easy to see why. Ripe banana and creamy sherbet sweetness blend with dark forest berries for a smooth, dessert-like taste. It is like a berry-banana smoothie with a dash of something much louder.
That louder part is in the smell. The aroma mirrors the flavor but carries a super pungent skunk overtone that can fill a room quickly, so a strong carbon filter is a must indoors.
Expect the buds to be big in volume, semi-fluffy and sticky, with a thick trichome layer that makes them shine under the lights.
The effect lands almost as soon as you exhale. A bright wave of euphoria lifts the mood and clears away dull or negative thoughts, leaving a happy, carefree state. The balanced genetics then add a relaxed, easygoing body feel.
At 27–30% THC it has real strength, so fruit lovers who are new to potent cannabis should take it slowly.
Growing Red Banana Berry Auto
Red Banana Berry grows wild into a full, bushy plant with heavy side branches. The main cola is good, but most of the weight sits in the rest of the plant. Start in an 11–15 liter final pot and keep 18/6 or 20/4 light from germination until harvest.
Growers Choice says it is perfectly suited to topping, LST and other training techniques. Top once early, around the fourth or fifth node, then use LST to spread the branches into an even canopy. Buds are big, semi-fluffy and very sticky, covered in trichomes.
For the deepest red color, lower night temperatures by a few degrees in the final two weeks. Outdoors it suits medium-warm climates, and its high mold resistance helps the airy buds stay clean into early October.
Red Banana Berry Auto Characteristics
| Strain type | Autoflowering (feminized), XL high-yield version |
| Genetics | Forest Berry x Banana Sherbet (red phenotype) |
| Indica/Sativa | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| THC | 27–30% |
| CBD | Medium |
| Effect | Fast euphoria, happy, relaxed body |
| Flavor | Sweet banana and berry with a pungent skunk aroma |
| Indoor yield | 650–750 g/m² (2.13–2.46 oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | 100–200 g/plant (3.5–7.1 oz/plant) |
| Seed to harvest | About 10 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | First week of October |
| Height | 90–120 cm (35–47 in) indoors and outdoors |
| Climate | Medium-warm climates |
| Mold resistance | High |
| Best cultivation technique | Early topping plus LST |
FAQ
Why is Red Banana Berry Auto red?
The breeder used a red phenotype of Banana Sherbet and crossed it with color-sensitive Forest Berry, so the buds can ripen to a deep red.
Is Red Banana Berry Auto Indica or Sativa?
Growers Choice lists it as a balanced 50% Indica / 50% Sativa hybrid.
What does Red Banana Berry Auto taste like?
Addictively sweet banana and berry, with a super pungent skunk overtone in the aroma.
How much does Red Banana Berry Auto yield?
As an XL auto it yields 650–750 g/m² (2.13–2.46 oz/ft²) indoors and 100–200 g/plant (3.5–7.1 oz/plant) outdoors.
Can I top Red Banana Berry Auto?
Yes. The breeder says it is perfectly suited to topping, LST and other training methods thanks to its bushy structure and heavy side branches.
How long does it take from seed to harvest?
About 10 weeks under 18/6 or 20/4 light. Outdoors, harvest falls in the first week of October.
