Banjo is an award-winning hybrid strain, widely popular among its users for its upbeat euphoria and soothing properties. Ideal for alleviating anxiety or depression symptoms, its stimulating effects help boost appetite while relieving pain.
Parent strains Boost and Tangelo give this strain its citrus zesty flavors and pungent aroma, with THC levels that average 18-28%.
Origin
Banjo is an engaging cultivar that blends the invigorating and relaxing effects of both sativa and indica strains into one unique hybrid strain, producing aromatic citrus aromas complemented by earthy undertones for an engaging experience that’s suitable for daytime inspiration or evening relaxation. THC potency typically ranges between 18-20% for an enjoyable THC experience perfect for both daytime inspiration and evening relaxation.
This delicious strain combines citrus zest and pine flavors for an aromatically unique experience. The strain’s effects are just as distinctive, providing an uplifted mix of creativity, euphoria and pain relief. The cerebral effects hit hard; rapidly moving through your mind with speed to erase negative thoughts with a tingling lift before finally relaxing your body into an effortless state of calmness.
The banjo is an iconic instrument with a long and distinguished history that continues to shape modern music. Originating in West Africa before making an impactful mark in American folk and country music genres. Bluegrass guitarist Ralph Stanley made popular use of this instrument while rockers Earl Scruggs brought it into blues rock bands; Ralph Stanley even used his banjo during live concerts! Not surprisingly it’s even made an appearance in hip-hop and rap tracks!
The banjo is an intriguing instrument with deep cultural roots that has been adopted and appreciated across diverse populations. A hallmark of American culture, the banjo stands as a testament to our collective history and heritage. To keep its musical legacy alive and celebrate its diversity it is vitally important that we keep its history in mind and recognize it’s diversity through celebrating this iconic instrument.
Cultivation
Banjo strain has quickly earned itself a following for its balanced effects and full flavor profile, thanks to its parentage’s vibrant citrus aroma and upbeat high. Perfect for social gatherings and relaxing evenings alike, its relaxing effects also provide mental clarity and focus – this strain can often be found at local dispensaries cultivated by Coastal Sun with care.
The 50/50 hybrid created from crossing Tangelo and Boost strains features a THC content of up to 28% and boasts an impressive diamond-like blanket of trichomes, boasting its signature citrus zest taste with subtle cheese undertones for both novice and experienced users alike. Its balanced effects make this strain suitable for treating chronic pain, stress anxiety migraine headaches insomnia lack of appetite and depression symptoms alike.
Cultivating this strain is relatively straightforward, and its compact size makes indoor cultivation much simpler. It flourishes best in warm and temperate environments with regular lighting, with ample water and nutrients provided to promote strong plant growth and an ideal humidity level of between 40-50% for mold prevention. Indoor growers should aim to keep temperatures between 20-26 degC while keeping humidity between 40-50% for the best results.
Banjo should be harvested during early September when its flowers have reached a vibrant orange hue and dense trichome coverage, when potency and flavor profile of this strain have reached their peaks. Too early harvesting may result in poor quality buds with degraded plants; aim for bright and colourful buds without blemishes or mold and with high THC contents to get optimal results.
Effects
Banjo stands out as an engaging strain with balanced effects and engaging characteristics, making it suitable for use across a range of cannabis users. Its parent strains Boost and Tangelo contribute to creating its unique flavour profile and aromatics; visually striking buds add visual appeal as does an irresistibly fragrant citrus fragrance.
As soon as inhaled, this sativa-dominant strain provides a balanced combination of relaxation and euphoria, making it the perfect strain for both social situations as well as quiet evenings at home. An initial burst of energy may provide stimulation while sparking creativity or leading to productive brainstorming sessions; after which this burst subsides into a relaxing body high that makes an excellent way to unwind after an exhausting day.
Banjo’s harmonious effects may be partially attributable to its combination of terpenes, with limonene contributing its zesty citrus fragrance while pinene providing subtle earthiness reminiscent of citrus notes. Together these terpenes work to promote focus and clarity as part of Banjo’s potency.
Banjo offers an unique combination of effects thanks to its balanced ratio of sativa and indica traits. Sativa tends to dominate this strain’s effects, providing an uplifted mental state ideal for social situations; meanwhile, its indica side offers relaxing body high that’s great for relaxing at home.
Banjo stands out as an attractive strain with its balanced genetic heritage and therapeutic benefits, which make it an attractive option for both recreational and medical use. It can effectively relieve pain, anxiety and appetite issues for patients suffering from various conditions.
Flavors
Banjo boasts an exquisite terpene profile composed of zesty citrus notes and cheese with subtle pine undertones. Renowned for its vivid citrusy aroma and visually striking buds, this strain has earned widespread acclaim among cannabis enthusiasts across the nation for its balanced effects and satisfying flavour. Thanks to parent strains Boost and Tangelo’s influence this hybrid strain’s distinct qualities are further highlighted and contribute towards making its allure so powerful.
Because of its unique flavor profile, the aroma of banjo is both bright and refreshing. Its distinctive citrus scent has been likened to freshly grated orange zest with subtle cheese notes; and its complex flavour boasts both tart citrus tang and subtle cheese notes on inhale while exhale is light with fruity, fresh, piney notes.
Banjo, with its balanced combination of sativa and indica qualities, makes an excellent choice for anyone seeking an energetic yet relaxing experience. First its cerebral effects begin, alleviating negative or racing thoughts while giving your mood an uplifted tingle; followed by body relief easing tension away and providing blissful relaxation.
Banjo has long been a favourite among consumers who appreciate music and the arts, while it can also help those suffering from stress, anxiety, pain, depression, fatigue, nausea and appetite loss. Thanks to its stimulating qualities that uphold creativity and productivity. While some hybrid strains may lean more heavily towards one end of the spectrum than another; Banjo stands out for its balanced effects and flavor profile making it a consistent favourite with users.
Preparation
Banjo is a hybrid cultivar renowned for its balanced effects and is therefore an ideal choice for daytime use. This strain produces an uplifted high ideal for social situations as it soothes pain while simultaneously stimulating creativity and focus. Additionally, this hybrid strain’s stimulating qualities stimulate creativity while at the same time stimulating focus and creativity.
This sativa-dominant cultivar is the result of breeding between Boost and Tangelo, both known for their wide array of aromas and flavors, contributing to this strain’s complex profile. Aroma has a combination of cheesey citrus flavors accentuated by pungency. Taste is similar, featuring sour citrus accompanied by subtle cheese notes as well as notes of tangerine; further enhanced by beta-myrcene, limonene, and farnesene terpenes such as beta-myrcene, limonene and farnesene terpenes.
Cannabis strains with moderate THC contents (usually 19-28% ) produce a cerebral experience, providing focus, motivation, and stress relief while at the same time relaxing body muscles for ultimate relaxation and restfulness. This uplifting sensation also has accompanying body relaxation effects which allow users to unwind from daily stresses.
Banjo boasts a sturdy structure covered in snowy trichomes that create an aesthetically pleasing strain to behold. The buds are dense and vividly green in hue with orange wisps that become yellow as the flower matures, making Banjo a wonderful way to experience an uplifted high without experiencing indica’s sleep-inducing side effects. It is an excellent strain for those seeking an enjoyable sativa high without experiencing its sedate effects.
Growing indoors from tissue culture, hanging-dried and slowly cold cured using non-irradiation methods before being packed in nitrogen filled bags to maintain freshness.