Black Banana Cookies is a slightly indica-leaning hybrid cannabis strain bred from Banana Fire Cookies and Blackberry Kush, known for a ripe banana and berry flavor and dark, frosty buds. It was created by Solfire Gardens in 2017. AllBud lists THC at about 15% to 22%, and users describe a lifted, creative headspace that settles into full-body calm.
Black Banana Cookies Strain at a Glance
| Type | Hybrid, slightly indica-leaning |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Black Banana, BBC |
| Lineage | Banana Fire Cookies × Blackberry Kush |
| Breeder / origin | Solfire Gardens |
| THC | 15–22% (typical lab range) |
| Aroma and flavor | ripe banana, berry, earthy, gassy undertone, banana, grape, light cookie |
| Reported effects | happy, creative, uplifted, relaxed body, tingly |
| Best for | evening wind-down, creative downtime, fans of fruity dessert strains |
| Flowering time | About 8 weeks |
Where Black Banana Cookies Comes From
Leafly and AllBud agree that Black Banana Cookies comes from Banana Fire Cookies crossed with Blackberry Kush. The breeder’s own description, carried on SeedFinder and echoed by Weedmaps, credits Solfire Gardens and dates the cross to 2017. Solfire used a female Blackberry Kush cut gifted by a friend at Exotic Genetics and a Banana Fire Cookies male selected from Relentless Genetics seed stock. The original F1 was kept as a clone-only Solfire selection, with F2 seeds announced for later release.
On menus it often appears shortened to Black Banana or BBC. Leafly lists Bahama Mama and Lumpy Space Princess among its offspring, which shows it has been picked up as a breeding parent.
Black Banana Cookies Effects: What It Feels Like
AllBud describes a cerebral buzz that builds at the back of the head, lifts the mood and quiets racing thoughts, followed by calm that spreads from the head down until the whole body feels relaxed. Its listed effects are body high, calming, happy, relaxing, tingly and uplifting. Leafly’s smaller review pool leans creative, talkative and happy, which matches the first half of that arc.
The overall shape is an upbeat start and a relaxed finish, which suits evenings, music or an unhurried creative project. AllBud calls the effects long-lasting, so a modest amount goes a long way, and larger doses lean more toward the couch.
Black Banana Cookies Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Banana leads. Leafly’s description mentions tropical banana and berries with a hint of cookie, and AllBud describes sweet banana and pungent earth on the break, with a lighter taste of berry, spicy grape and earthy banana. The breeder says the terpene profile ranges from sweet berry to gassy with grape undertones. Leafly reviewers also tag blueberry, apple and lemon.
No source we checked publishes a terpene profile, so check the batch label if terpenes matter to you.
Side Effects and How to Use Black Banana Cookies
Leafly has no reported negatives for this strain yet. Expect the usual dry mouth and dry eyes, and a heavier, sleepier body feel if you take more than you need.
If you are new to Black Banana Cookies, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Black Banana Cookies for Medical Reasons?
AllBud lists chronic pain, arthritis, cramps, muscle spasms and headaches or migraines among the reasons people reach for it, and Leafly reviewers mention stress and anxiety. These are user reports, not clinical findings.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Black Banana Cookies
- Flowering: About 8 weeks
Solfire Gardens says the strain finishes early, in 56 days or less, with fast, robust growth, many dense tops, heavy crystal coverage and strong color, though some green phenotypes have turned up. AllBud describes dense, dark olive buds with purple, almost black tones and amber hairs. Because the F1 has mostly circulated as a clone-only cut, seed availability is limited. Dense, colorful buds need good airflow late in flower, though the early finish helps outdoor growers beat wet Pacific Northwest autumns.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Black Banana Cookies
- Blackberry Kush: one of its two parents
- Bahama Mama: listed by Leafly as an offspring
- Banana Kush: a similar banana-forward hybrid
- Banana OG: banana sweetness over a relaxing base
- Strawberry Banana: fruity banana flavor with a calm finish
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Black Banana Cookies
Dispensary menus change every week, and Black Banana Cookies may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Ivy Hall – Damen and Ivy Hall – Logan Square. In Grand Rapids, browse Grand Rapids dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Olswell-Grand Rapids and Jars Cannabis. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Black Banana Cookies FAQ
Is Black Banana Cookies indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. AllBud lists it as about 65% indica, while Leafly simply classes it as a hybrid.
What is Black Banana Cookies a cross of?
Banana Fire Cookies crossed with Blackberry Kush, according to both Leafly and AllBud.
Who bred Black Banana Cookies?
Solfire Gardens created it in 2017, using a Blackberry Kush cut from Exotic Genetics and a Banana Fire Cookies male from Relentless Genetics seed.
What does Black Banana Cookies taste like?
Ripe banana and berry, with grape, earth and a light cookie sweetness.
Where can I find Black Banana Cookies?
Look for it at licensed dispensaries as flower or pre-rolls, sometimes listed as Black Banana or BBC.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.