Blackberry Diesel
Modern
SBhybrid-sativa
Sour Banana
31%
THC
Top flavors
spicyearthycitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Sour Banana has balanced effects.
Low THCHigh THC
Sour Banana potency is higher THC than average.
Sour Banana
31%
THC
Top flavors
spicyearthycitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Sour Banana has balanced effects.
Low THCHigh THC
Sour Banana potency is higher THC than average.
Sour Banana is a modern hybrid-sativa cultivar derived from a lineage featuring Sour Diesel. This strain is cultivated with a moderate level of difficulty and exhibits a flowering period of 67 days. It is adaptable to both indoor and outdoor environments and consistently produces high yields for growers.
The aromatic and sensory profile of Sour Banana is defined by a complex chemical composition, led by the dominance of caryophyllene and humulene. The secondary profile includes limonene, myrcene, and bisabolol, followed by a lighter aromatic presence of beta-pinene, linalool, pinene, ocimene, and camphene. The depth of the terpene profile is rounded out by trace amounts of nerolidol, caryophyllene-oxide, valencene, borneol, and terpinolene.
As a THC-dominant variety, Sour Banana is recognized for its ability to foster creative, uplifted, and euphoric effects. Its cannabinoid profile makes it an appropriate choice for users seeking support for creativity, social interactions, and focus. The genetic influence of this cultivar is evidenced by its role in producing offspring such as GH Cheese x Sour Banana, Hawaiian Snow x Sour Banana, and Sour Banana Cake.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
caryophyllene ~60%humulene ~28%limonene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| humulene | ~28% | earthy | focus · solo |
| limonene | ~12% | citrus | social · creative |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
~60%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
PMC11060501: opioid-independent antinociception; appetite suppression (anorectic); NF-κB dual-pathway synergy with caryophyllene.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
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creative
morningAssociated with terpinolene/limonene profiles; dopaminergic and serotonergic modulation via limonene 5-HT1A supports divergent thinking.
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uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
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happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Sativa-dominant
■ Indica 30%■ Sativa 70%
Primarily sativa with indica grounding. Uplifting with body relaxation.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Sour Banana.
Ancestry
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Siblings
Share parent sour diesel
African Strawberry DiesellimoneneAlpha BluecaryophylleneBlackberry DieselcaryophylleneCali Sour DcaryophylleneCalifornia Sour DieselcaryophylleneTscheetooz GluelimoneneDouble Diesel HazecaryophylleneECSD 1caryophylleneGrape SlushielimoneneJolly RanchlimoneneKikirikicaryophylleneLiams DreammyrceneOrange SodacaryophyllenePalazzocaryophyllenePeach CobblerlimoneneRaspberry DieselcaryophylleneSour #12 HazemyrceneSour PuffslimoneneSour SnowcaryophylleneSour StrawberrycaryophylleneSour Strawberry TrianglelimoneneSour TsunamimyrceneStrawberry Grape SmashlimoneneStrawberry Scout CookieslimoneneSuper Silver Sour DieselcaryophylleneSuper Sour DiesellimoneneSupreme DieselcaryophylleneT1000F1caryophylleneTurbo DieselcaryophylleneUnicorn Bloodlimonene
Offspring — 1 strains bred from Sour Banana
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sour Banana indica or sativa?
Sour Banana is modeled here as a sativa-dominant (primarily sativa with indica grounding).
What terpene is dominant in Sour Banana?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Humulene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Sour Banana good for daytime use?
Sour Banana is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.