Bruce Banner — Ultra-Potent, Sativa-Leaning Diesel × Strawberry Hybrid

Named after Marvel’s Bruce Banner, this strain built its reputation by hitting extremely high THC percentages in lab tests. Expect chunky, crystal-loaded buds carrying sweet strawberry-diesel over an OG Kush earth and pine base. Many experienced consumers choose Bruce Banner when they want a strong, long-lasting daytime high with a big boost in mood and creativity

Fast Facts

• Strain type: Sativa-dominant hybrid (often ~60/40 sativa/indica)

• Breeder / Origin: Created by Jason Holck (OG Ironlung) of Dark Horse Genetics in Colorado.

• Lineage: OG Kush × Strawberry Diesel (Strawberry Diesel = Strawberry Cough × NYC Diesel).

• THC (typical): Commonly 23–29% THC, with some phenos and seed lines advertised around 30–32%.

• CBD: Usually trace / <1%.

• Terpenes (common dominant trio): β-Caryophyllene, myrcene, limonene (often supported by humulene, pinene, nerolidol, linalool).

• Aroma & flavour: Sweet diesel, ripe strawberry/berry, earthy kush, citrus, floral, spicy herbal notes.

• User-reported effects: Fast cerebral rush, euphoria, creativity, focus; long-lasting high that can become relaxing/heavy at larger doses.

• Best time of day: Daytime / afternoon for experienced users; high doses later in the day can feel sedating.

• Flowering time: Typically 8–10 weeks (±63–70 days) indoors, early October outdoors in many temperate climates.

Reputation: Bruce Banner (especially Bruce Banner #3) was dubbed one of the “Strongest Strains on Earth” after testing around 28–30% THC in Cannabis Cup lab results.

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Origin, Genetics & Phenotypes

• Bred by Dark Horse Genetics (Denver, Colorado).

• Core cross: OG Kush × Strawberry Diesel gives:

  • OG Kush → gas, earthy pine, heavy potency.

  • Strawberry Diesel → sweet strawberry, fuel, upbeat hybrid effect.

Phenotype family (#1, #3, #5 etc.)

Originally there were five phenos (#1–#5) floating around; breeders eventually focused on #1, #3 and #5 as the keepers.

• Bruce Banner #3: The celebrity pheno; sativa-dominant, very high THC (often 23–29%+), repeatedly listed in “strongest strains” features.

• Bruce Banner 2.0 / Fast / Auto versions: Modern seed lines that tweak flowering time, yield, or structure while keeping the diesel–strawberry–kush signature.

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Appearance, Aroma & Flavour

Appearance

• Bud structure: Chunky, slightly sativa-leaning colas: large, dense buds with high calyx-to-leaf ratio.

• Colour: Bright lime to forest green, often with amber/orange pistils; some phenos show faint pink/purple in cool nights.

• Trichomes: Very heavy resin frosting (often marketed by seedbanks at 25–32% THC potential).

Description: “chunky, crystal-loaded lime-green buds with bright orange hairs and thick trichome coverage.”

Aroma

Consistent across breeders & reviews:

• Top notes: Pungent diesel/fuel, skunky citrus.

• Heart: Strawberry / berry sweetness, floral, light herbal.

• Base: Earthy kush, pine, a touch of spice/hops.

“Sweet strawberry-diesel with earthy kush and citrus.”

Flavour

• Inhale: Strong diesel and earthy OG.

• Mid-palate: Strawberry, berry, lemon-lime sweetness; some phenos almost “strawberry cream soda” over fuel.

• Exhale: Herbal, peppery, slightly woody with lingering sweet fuel and citrus zest.

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Cannabinoid & Terpene Profile

Potency

• THC:

  • 25–30% THC

  • Bruce Banner #3 famously tested ~28.3% THC at the 2013 Denver Cannabis Cup and was named “Strongest Strain on Earth” by High Times.

• CBD: Typically ≤1% — this is not a CBD strain.

“THC often in the mid-20% range”

Terpenes

• β-Caryophyllene — peppery, woody; adds kush/fuel depth and interacts with CB2.

• Myrcene — earthy, slightly fruity; bridges diesel, earth and subtle relaxation.

• Limonene — citrus; brightens aroma and may contribute to mood uplift.

Supporting terps: humulene (woody/hoppy), pinene (pine, focus), nerolidol and linalool (floral, soft).

These explain the classic “sweet diesel + strawberry + citrus over earthy kush” profile.

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Effects & User Experience

Effects are user-reported and vary by person / dose / setting.

Onset & Duration

• Onset: Often fast, 5–10 minutes after inhalation.

• Peak: Around 30–60 minutes.

• Duration: Commonly 3–4+ hours for experienced users with high-THC phenos.

Commonly Reported Effects

• Head: Strong cerebral rush, euphoria, mental uplift, creative focus.

• Body: Light, buzzing body feel at moderate doses; becomes heavier/relaxing as the high extends.

• Mood: Happy, motivated, often chatty or giggly; some users treat it as a “get things done” strain when tolerance is high enough.

Because of the potency, it’s usually recommended for experienced consumers and marketed as a daytime/afternoon strain — with the caveat that big doses can feel intense or lead to a later “crash.”

Potential Side Effects

• Dry mouth / dry eyes.

• Racy headspace, anxiety or paranoia at high doses or for sensitive users (high THC).

• Dizziness or heavy, sleepy comedown if overconsumed.

“start low and go slow”

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Growing Bruce Banner (Cultivation Detail)

Bruce Banner is widely available as feminized/regular/fast/autoflower seeds and is generally rated moderate difficulty — rewarding but needing decent environmental control.

Plant Structure & Height

• Type: Photoperiod hybrid

• Height:

  • Indoors: typically 100–150 cm.

  • Outdoors: up to 200–250+ cm in big pots / ground.

• Structure: Vigorous, branching, high stretch in early flower; big central colas plus many side tops.

Flowering & Yields

• Flowering time: Usually 8–10 weeks (60–70 days); some lines mention up to 10–12 weeks for full maturity.

• Outdoor harvest: Commonly early October in warm/temperate climates.

• Indoor yields: Often marketed 450–800 g/m² depending on breeder and training method.

• Outdoor yields: Frequently 500–1000 g/plant in ideal full-sun, big-root setups.

Environment, Feeding & Training

• Climate: Likes semi-humid, warm conditions around 20–26 °C (68–80 °F), with lower humidity (~40–50%) during late flower.

• Nutrients: Medium to heavy feeder; responds well to robust bloom nutrition and extra Ca/Mg.

• Training:

  • Top early and use LST / SCROG to manage stretch and stack big colas.

  • Great in SOG/SCROG for maximum yield.

• Harvest cues: Most growers watch for cloudy trichomes with a touch of amber (for strong, uplifting high); more amber if they want a heavier, more sedating effect.

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How Bruce Banner Compares

• vs OG Kush: Same earthy gas backbone, but Bruce Banner boosts THC and adds strawberry-diesel sweetness with a more obviously cerebral front-end.

• vs Strawberry Cough / Strawberry strains: Banner is stronger, gassier and heavier; strawberry is there, but over a much thicker kush/diesel base.

• vs Sour Diesel / Super Silver Haze: Similar “daytime uplift,” but Bruce Banner tends to be sweeter, denser, and often higher-THC.

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3. Bruce Banner FAQ

Is Bruce Banner indica or sativa?
Bruce Banner is generally considered a sativa-dominant hybrid (often around 60/40), though some seed lines describe it as “mostly indica” — classification varies by pheno and breeder.

What is Bruce Banner’s THC level?
Many seedbanks and producers list mid-20% THC potential.

What does Bruce Banner smell and taste like?
Expect sweet diesel and skunky citrus upfront, with ripe strawberry/berry sweetness and an earthy kush, pine and herbal spice finish.

Is Bruce Banner good for daytime?
Many experienced users treat Bruce Banner as a daytime/afternoon strain thanks to its uplifting, creative and long-lasting high — but its THC is strong, so higher doses or lower tolerances can feel intense or lead to a sleepy crash later.

Storage & Freshness

Your Bruce Banner arrives in resealable, smell-control packaging with 58–62% RH humidity packs. Store cool, dark and airtight to protect potency, terpenes and texture.

Responsible Use

For adults of legal age only. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Do not drive or operate machinery after consuming. Keep out of reach of children and pets. This description is informational only and not medical advice.