Blueberry

Quick Notes:

• 80/20 Indica Dominant Hybrid strain
• Parent strains are Oregon Purple Thai, Highland Thai and Afghani
• THC content: 16% to 20% with an average of 16%
• CBD content: Averages around 0.20%
• Produces an amazingly functional body stone that clears away body pain and eases insomnia into restful sleep
• Reported by medical patients to help treat insomnia, body pain and inflammation

The Blueberry cannabis strain is an 80/20 Indica Dominant Hybrid that was originally bred by DJ Short on the West Coast during the late 1970s. It is one of the older hybrids available in the cannabis community. Blueberry is an excellent strain for people who are looking to calm their minds and relax their bodies during evening hours. If you are trying to find relief from the symptoms of ailments like chronic pain, joint inflammation and insomnia, then Blueberry may be an ideal medical cannabis strain for you.

What are the Origins of Blueberry?

Blueberry was originally bred as a three-way cross between Oregon Purple Thai, Highland Thai and Afghani by legendary cannabis cultivator DJ Short. Blueberry is still one of the most sought-after strains on the market over 40 years later. Thanks to its very popular genetics and unique flavor profile, the Blueberry strain has been used to create several popular strains including Blue Dream, Shishkaberry and Blue Widow, along with countless others.

The popularity and medical effects of the Blueberry strain has made it widely available in most areas where it is legal to consume cannabis. If you are unable to find Blueberry where you live, look for a strain that has been crossed with Blueberry genetics to find similar desired effects.

What’s the THC and CBD Content of Blueberry?

This Indica Dominant Hybrid has a high THC content ranging from 16 to 20%, with average samples containing around 16%. Some Blueberry samples have tested as high as 23% THC. The CBD content of Blueberry is very low and typically averages right around 0.20%.

What are the Potential Medical Benefits of Blueberry?

When it comes to medical applications, Blueberry is said to be incredible for pain, nausea, stress, depression and insomnia. If you are new to this strain, be careful not to overindulge as doing so can leave you feeling couch locked or dizzy.

Many users have reported that the relaxation and pain reduction properties of Blueberry make it an amazing strain for evening use. When trying Blueberry you can expect a feeling of deep relaxation that is sedative in nature, so be prepared to go to bed within a couple of hours after use. Blueberry has also been reported by many medical cannabis patients to help treat insomnia.

What are the Effects of Blueberry?

One word of warning, beginners to cannabis should proceed with caution when it comes to trying Blueberry for the first time! Even experienced cannabis consumers often refer to this strain as a “one-hit wonder”, as it is exceptionally potent. 

The experience associated with Blueberry is known to be very long lasting, even among potent Indica strains. This means that beginner users who are not familiar with cannabis need to be careful when trying Blueberry. Overconsumption can lead to feelings of dizziness and paranoia for 2 to 4 hours.

While overconsumption is often accompanied by side effects of dizziness and paranoia, many medical patients say that Blueberry is an incredible strain for treating the symptoms of anxiety, as it can create a full body high that is also able to relax your mind regardless of how preoccupied it may be.

The high experienced with Blueberry is often referred to as being extremely fast acting and intense. The feeling of euphoria can last for hours on end.

What does Blueberry Smell and Taste like?

Blueberry has a flavour profile that has a very fruity aroma of berries, with hints of sweet vanilla and this iconic aroma is beloved by both medical patients and recreational users. Many people report that Blueberry smells like blueberries or cherries when smoked.

What about Growing Blueberry?

The Blueberry strain can be grown indoors or outdoors and is ready for harvest after 8 to 9 weeks of flowering. It can be a challenging strain to grow for beginners because it requires a tightly controlled climate for optimal growth and harvest. When growing Blueberry indoors, the cannabis plants grow short in stature and bush out horizontally so they need plenty of space. Indoor yields are around 18 oz/㎡. This strain can thrive if cultivated outdoors in a sunny Mediterranean climate and is allowed to grow tall with plenty of space. Blueberry plants are known to have large yields of up to 25 oz per plant and will be ready to harvest in early to mid October.

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