Banana Hammock is an indica dominant strain created by Ethos in Colorado. It was created by crossing the strains Mandarin Sunset with Grape Cod. Banana Hammock is also commonly known as Banana Hammock R1. It is famous for its high THC content ranging between 20-28% and CBD around 1-2%.
It has a strong sweet fruit aroma with notes of banana, pineapple and citrus; its not hard to guess how Banana Hammock got its name. When you break apart the buds you can pick up intense aromas of sweet sugar, diesel and intriguing sour notes. This strong aroma profile comes from its range of terpenes like myrcene. Banana Hammock has a very pleasant creamy smoke. The flavors of grape and earthy honey are the most prominent.
Banana Hammock packs a powerful punch that comes on almost instantly with a tingly body buzz. There is an immediate uplift in mood that will put a smile on your face as the feeling of relaxation starts to take hold. Banana Hammock then takes you away to your own tropical island, where your worries melt away as you settle into a state of deep relaxation. Your mind feels hazy, and slightly unfocused as this strain washes over your mind. You can feel all of your aches and pains gently soothed as this strain moves into the body. You may feel so blissful the feeling borders on euphoric. The deeply relaxing nature of this strain mean that many report feeling sleepy after a time.
Banana Hammock is best enjoyed at the end of the evening as it is so relaxing, its high is long lasting so it can be enjoyed late into the evening. Manny report feeling sleepy so this strain can be helpful for insomnia. It can be helpful for stress and anxiety. The sedating effects of this strain are also helpful for managing chronic pain. This is a strain that some new smokers report can smoke too much of, as the effects can take a while to fully take hold. New smokers should take caution as this high is powerful. It is always a good idea to ask your budtender for advice, especially if you are new to weed.