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Shares Gelato #33 in her lineage. Hybrid · 28% THC · 55–60 days
View strainBanana Z × Gelato #33 · Bred by Dutch Passion

Not an actual strain
Pink Banana Runtz is a limited-edition Indica-dominant USA hybrid from the Antonio by Dutch Passion collection, created by crossing Banana Z — from TerpHogz, the original breeder of the Z genetics — with Gelato #33. Antonio's specific goal with this cross was to develop Runtz genetics with larger flowers and higher yields than traditional Runtz varieties on the market (which often produce smaller buds). The result is a cultivar that produces relatively large buds, especially the main colas, which can reach substantial proportions under good LED lighting. During the vegetative phase the plants are generally compact and bushy, but once flowering begins they undergo a good stretch phase — this allows the main buds to protrude above the canopy, absorb maximum light, and develop genuinely thick dimensions. The strain produces a hybrid bud structure: dense without being fluffy, but not super compact either, which gives it slightly better resistance to higher humidity than ultra-compact strains and makes it suitable for a wide range of conditions.
Pink Banana Runtz is genuinely easy to grow, well-suited for beginners, and it can be grown in a greenhouse or outdoors in warmer drier regions, though it truly shines in controlled indoor environments with powerful LED lights and good organic nutrients. Flowering time averages 8-9 weeks with XL yield potential. The plants are ideal for both natural and SOG cultivation, and they also thrive in SCROG if given extra pre-vegetation time to completely fill the net before setting the clock to 12/12. For best results keep average temperature at 20-27°C (68-81°F) with RH between 50-65%, dropping to maximum 50% during mid and late flowering. During the flowering phase the elongated buds become literally covered in trichomes — from weeks 3-4 of flower the resin layer increases rapidly, and by late bloom the buds are very sticky and aromatic. Several phenotypes develop beautiful pink and light purple hues on the larger leaves and in the sugar leaves toward the end of flowering, creating a unique appearance that lives up to the name.
The terpene profile is refined with primarily sweet, fruity, and creamy notes — subtle rather than overpowering, but true connoisseurs will detect tropical fruit, apple, banana, and creamy ice cream notes on close inspection. The five most dominant terpenes are caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, humulene, and myrcene. THC levels average well above 20% and reach 25% under proper conditions, making the high strong and long-lasting and the strain ideal for experienced users. It's a hybrid high with both physical and mental components, slightly euphoric and uplifting while also deeply relaxing — a delicious balanced smoke. As a limited-edition release, every 5-pack of feminised Pink Banana Runtz seeds includes a free feminised Sour Fruit Tartare F1 seed (randomly either phenotype #8 or #16) — a super-sour cultivar with chemical Ajax/Lysol notes complemented by fruity passion fruit, guava, red fruit, and blueberry hints, with a 9-week flowering time, THC averaging 15% (peaking at 20%), and beautiful purple buds. The bonus cultivar is the result of a two-year Antonio breeding program crossing a Fruit Tartare #4 clone with Rosso Corsa, then selecting three purple winner phenotypes and crossing them with a Sour Trop BX1 (Sour Tropicana Cookies) mother from Oni Seeds. Scan the QR code on the packaging to share feedback with Antonio and the Dutch Passion team after growing.
For growers choosing Pink Banana Runtz specifically, a few extra notes on expression and effect matter. The phenotype variance is moderate — some plants lean more toward the Banana Z parent with pronounced banana and tropical fruit notes on the nose, while others express more Gelato #33 influence with heavier creamy ice cream character. Both are recognizable Pink Banana Runtz and deliver the balanced hybrid effect; which you prefer comes down to palate. For connoisseurs wanting the full flavor complexity, organic nutrients in living soil produce the cleanest terpene expression and preserve the subtle tropical notes best. The 50-65% RH target with drop to 50% max in mid-late flower is worth following carefully — the dense hybrid bud structure tolerates moderate humidity better than super-compact strains but still needs dry conditions during the final weeks to prevent mold risk. Between the TerpHogz genetics on the Banana Z side, the Gelato #33 lineage on the Runtz side, and the Antonio selection program producing larger-than-typical flowers, this is a limited-edition release that genuinely stands out from commodity Runtz crosses on the market.
Shares Gelato #33 in her lineage. Hybrid · 28% THC · 55–60 days
View strainSame genetics, potency and flowering window. Indica · 23–27% THC · 8–9 weeks
View strainSame genetics, potency and flowering window. Indica · 26–28% THC · 55–60 days
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