Apples and Bananas

Where does Apples and Bananas come from?

Apples and Bananas was bred by Compound Genetics and built in stages rather than from one cross. Most sources, including the breeder's seed listings, give it like this:

1. Platinum Cookies crossed with Granddaddy Purple.
2. That cross bred to Blue Power.
3. The result crossed with Gelatti, itself a cross of Gelato and Biscotti.

That's why you'll often see it shortened to Blue Power x Gelatti. One database's description names a different cross, Now N Later with Jet Fuel Gelato, but its own family tree lists Gelatti and Blue Power.

What does Apples and Bananas smell and taste like?

Most descriptions lead with apple and pear, sometimes green and sour, over a sweet, gassy base with a little pepper. Banana, cherry and berry notes vary by batch, and some people can barely find the banana at all.

Caryophyllene usually leads its terpene results, bringing the peppery side, followed by limonene for citrus and linalool, which can add a soft floral note. Myrcene often shows up too. The taste tends to be sweet fruit with a gassy finish.

Apples and Bananas effects: what people report

People most often describe Apples and Bananas as happy, euphoric and relaxed, with a lifted mood and a floaty feel in the body. Some find it heavier than they expected, but it isn't often described as sleepy.

These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, and some people mention feeling dizzy or anxious, especially at higher amounts.

How strong is Apples and Bananas?

Apples and Bananas is a high-THC strain. Most listings put it around 20% to 28%, and a few sources claim batches as high as 30%. CBD is usually very low, though a couple of databases list up to 2%.

That's a lot for a beginner. If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. Your batch's THC and CBD numbers are printed on the label, and they matter more than the strain name.

Buying Apples and Bananas in Canada

Apples and Bananas is a newer name, and not every producer grows the same cut, so two products can differ in THC, terpenes and smell. On the label, check the THC and CBD numbers for that batch and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its fruit.

You might see it as dried flower, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls or vape cartridges.

Apples and Bananas vs Apple Fritter

Both have apple in the name, both are strong hybrids, and both usually lead with caryophyllene, so they share a sweet, peppery side. Apple Fritter, a cross of Sour Apple and Animal Cookies, smells more like a pastry: apple with butter and a cheesy, earthy edge. Apples and Bananas is fruitier and gassier, with pear and sour apple over fuel. Both are described as relaxed, though giggly comes up more with Apple Fritter. If you want bakery sweetness, go with Apple Fritter. If you want brighter fruit with some gas, Apples and Bananas is the closer fit.

Strains like Apples and Bananas

If you like Apples and Bananas, these are the closest matches:

• Gelatti: one of its parents, with the same apple and pepper notes and a relaxed feel.
• Gastro Pop: its own offspring from the same breeder, crossed with Grape Gasoline for apple, pepper and grape.
• Apple Fritter: another strong, caryophyllene-led hybrid, with a sweeter pastry smell.
• Gelato: the sweet, creamy grandparent behind Gelatti, with more floral sweetness and less apple.