Banana Purple Punch Auto RF3 by FastBuds
Banana Purple Punch Auto RF3 by FastBuds takes the established Banana Purple Punch Auto line into a more tightly fixed RF3 expression. Rather than introducing a new flavour name, the breeding work focuses on greater consistency in colour, flower formation and overall plant structure. The familiar Banana Purple Punch direction remains intact but becomes more uniform and recognisable.
Growth is thick, sturdy and indica-leaning, with a stable central stem and productive lateral structure. Plants can reach approximately 80 to 150 cm and belong to the XXL class, while retaining a firm and manageable frame. Short to moderate spacing keeps flower sites closely arranged rather than allowing the structure to become loose.
The complete cycle takes around 8 to 9 weeks from seed to harvest. FastBuds lists indoor yields of approximately 500 to 600 g per m² and outdoor results of around 80 to 300 g per plant. More important than a single yield figure is the combination of a short autoflower cycle, tightly stacked flowers and a cleaner calyx-to-leaf ratio.
Colour expression is the clearest distinction from the standard Banana Purple Punch Auto. Purple, magenta and darker tones can spread across the flowers and sugar leaves beneath a dense trichome layer. This makes RF3 feel less like a simple variation and more like a refined colour line with considerably greater visual consistency.
Ripe banana, tropical fruit and creamy sweetness remain central to the profile. RF3 breeding brings greater order to that direction through a stronger plant frame, tighter flower stacking and a more consistent Banana Purple Punch expression. Within the FastBuds range, it serves as the more precisely fixed sister line to the original release.
Data sheet
| Crossing | Banana Purple Punch Auto F5, RF3-Stabilisierung |
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| Indica | 75 % |
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| Sativa | 25 % |
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| THC | 31 % |
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| CBD | 1 % |
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| Life cycle | 56-63 days from germination to harvest |
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| High | 80-150 cm |
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| Yield outdoors | 80-300 grams per plant |
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| Yield indoors | 500-600 g/m2 |
| Aroma | Banana, fruity, gummy, strawberry |
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