Take home the best of Indica genetics
Since its arrival in the cannabis industry, Blueberry has caused quite a stir. Both growers and smokers are enamored with the flavor and body-calming effects of this weed. To push things even further, the breeders at British Columbia Seeds opted to include the much-loved Northern Lights #5 into the genetic mix. Be prepared to be disproved if you thought that Blueberry couldn’t get any better!
Big Blue is a celebrity budchild that blends both of its legendary parent strains’ best traits. The weed is named after its oversized flowers with rich blue overtones.If you’re looking for a new pot to help you kick back and unwind after work, look no further. Sweet berry scents and flavors abound in this rare 65% Indica hybrid, which is best enjoyed on a peaceful night while catching up on your favorite Netflix shows before drifting off to sleep. These effects and its up to 23% THC content makes this ganja ideal for alleviating health conditions such as insomnia, depression, and pain.
The strain is available in oil pens, shatter, wax, and other concentrates in a number of retailers, but it remains quite hard to find, especially in flower form in dispensaries. Fortunately, Big Blue seeds are easily accessible online, and it churns out plenty of sticky buds. British Columbia Seeds only released regular seed variants, but you’ll also find some autoflowers with slightly tweaked genetics. Both cannabis varieties are easier to handle than most and can thrive in reasonable indoor and outdoor conditions, but it’s best to reserve the regs as an endeavor for experienced growers while the autos are great for the uninitiated.
| Feminized & Regular | Autoflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Genotype | Genotype65% Indica / 35% Sativa | Genotype55% Indica / 35% Sativa / 10% Ruderalis |
| Lineage | LineageNorthern Lights #5 X Blueberry | LineageBlueberry x Big Bud x Ruderalis |
| THC | THC15-28% | THC22% |
| CBD | CBDInsignificant | CBDInsignificant |
| Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield7 Weeks / Unknown | Indoor Flowering / Yield10-12 Weeks (Seed to Harvest) / 450-500 g/m² |
| Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldLate September-Early October/ 150 g/plant | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldMay to October / 50-100 g/plant |
| Recommended To | Recommended ToBeginners | Recommended ToBeginners |
Currently, a photo period Big Blue can only be grown using regular seeds, which tend to be easily sourced and less expensive than feminized or autoflowering varieties. They also offer more genetic diversity, which can be beneficial for growers looking to create new strains or select for specific traits. On the downside, regular seeds tend to have a 50/50 chance of producing males, which can be undesirable for growers who are only interested in females for their buds. For growers who are willing to put in the extra effort, regular cannabis seeds can be a great way to get started in the world of cultivation.
While still not available in feminized seeds, Big Blue is relatively straightforward to grow. This breed will produce small, dense plants thanks to the genetics of Blueberry and Northern Lights. It can be grown indoors or out, but be aware that it has a strong scent. To minimize the overpowering odor and keep your growing operation undetectable, you’ll need to get some filters and some serious ventilation. Otherwise, you’ll be informing all your neighbors that you are growing mouthwatering weed at home.
Indoors, you have the opportunity to set the optimal environment for Big Blue, which gives you the highest chance of a high-quality harvest of sticky buds. A temperature range of 18-26 degrees Celsius and low humidity are ideal.The flowering time for this strain is only 7 weeks.
You might expect a larger harvest outdoors, but controlling the stench is more difficult. We recommend keeping the cannabis plants as far away as possible and growing them alongside aromatic companion plants. It’s also best to protect them from the rain and other outdoor elements, or at least grow them in pots so they can be moved in case of weather changes. Foliar sprays for mildew prevention can keep your plants healthy. You can start harvesting by late September to early October in the northern hemisphere to protect your plants from fall’s chill and the first frost.
Growers have the option to grow Big Blue using soil or hydroponic systems. However, the latter is becoming the preferred medium for many cannabis cultivators due to its ease of nutrient control and better nutrient uptake in plants. To maximize yield, CalMag and nitrogen should also be added. It’s critical to cut away any excess vegetation at the lower foliage to ensure that more energy is utilized in developing the flowers. This also improves light exposure and airflow, preventing moisture accumulation.
New growers or those who do not have the time and expertise in cultivating regular seeds are in luck as Big Blue is available in autoflowering version. Perhaps the most significant advantage is that autos do not require a specific light cycle to flower. Additionally, they have a shorter overall life cycle—10 to 12 weeks for this strain, which means that growers can achieve multiple harvests in a single season, even outdoors. You can start harvesting 50 to 100 grams per plant as early as May and continue sowing one batch after the other. The last harvest should be collected by October.
However, growing an autoflowering Big Blue also has some disadvantages. One of the most significant drawbacks is that they tend to produce smaller yields than regular seeds. Additionally, this auto produces less potent buds (with around 22% THC instead of up to 28%) than their regular counterparts.
To maximize the bud production of your Big Blue autoflowers, consider employing the Sea of Green, or SOG, technique. By planting many small plants close together, you can create a “sea” of green to boost yield. SOG also has the advantage of being very easy to set up and manage.
To get started with SOG, plant the seeds in small pots or trays filled with moist soil mix. Place the pots close together, and be sure to water them regularly. When the plants are about 6 inches tall, you can begin topping them. Topping simply means cutting off the plant’s main stem just above a node (where leaves branch out). This will cause the plant to branch out and create more buds. Continue topping the plants until they are 12-18 inches tall.
Keep in mind that autoflowering cannabis plants mature quickly, so be sure to keep an eye on them and harvest when they are at their peak. With a bit of care and attention, you can easily produce 450 to 500 grams of fresh buds per square meter using the Sea of Green.
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