Blueberry
What’s the best cure for the blues? Blueberry, of course.
Blueberry is a popular Indica-dominant weed created by DJ Short that paved the way for breeders to develop some exceptional marijuana strains, such as Blue Dream and Blue Cookies.
What’s the best cure for the blues? Blueberry, of course.
Blueberry is a popular Indica-dominant weed created by DJ Short that paved the way for breeders to develop some exceptional marijuana strains, such as Blue Dream and Blue Cookies.
It is the result of a three-way cross between Afghani Indica, Thai Sativa, and Purple Thai Sativa. Its THC level of 14% up to 19% is responsible for its heavy body high that will wipe away all your stress and troubles. With a moderate dose, you’ll experience a massively comfy sensation that’s perfect for unwinding after a tiring day. That said, higher doses of this strain bring out its sedative side. Newbies might want to watch out for a possible couch-lock effect. Because of its relaxing and tranquilizing power, it’s ideal for evening consumption.
Due to its remarkable Indicaqualities, this strain has won several prestigious awards. In 2001, it snatched the High Times Cannabis Cup as the Best Indica of the year. Not only is it a favorite among recreational users, but it has significant therapeutic benefits as well. With a CBD level measured at 2%, it earned a reputation as an effective pain-killer. It has been used to treat cramps, migraines, fibromyalgia, back pains, arthritis, and neuropathic pain. Despite being an Indica-dom, it still has an uplifting effect that can alleviate depression and anxiety. Users with insomnia may also take advantage of its ability to soothe one to sleep.
The Blueberry plant has distinctive features that separate it from the masses. The buds’ purplish color is instantly recognizable. The aroma also lives up to its name with tantalizingly earthy scents of fresh berries and pine. The flavor is similar to the fragrance, with additional notes of blueberry and vanilla. All these point to the literal blueberry fruit, hence its name.
Growers of all levels can cultivate a Blueberry plant of their own, as this strain is available as photoperiod and autoflowering seeds. The feminized and regular versions may be a bit difficult to handle because they need enough space and a proper environment to thrive. Autoflower Blueberry, on the other hand, is suitable for beginners, having just basic maintenance requirements but producing decent yields.
Feminized & Regular | Autoflower | |
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Genotype | Genotype80% Indica / 20% Sativa | Genotype80% Indica / 20% Sativa +Ruderalis |
Lineage | LineageAfghani Indica x Thai Sativa x Purple Thai Sativa | LineageAfghani Indica x Thai Sativa x Purple Thai Sativa x Ruderalis |
THC | THC14 to 19% | THCUp to 14% |
CBD | CBD2% | CBDInsignificant amount |
Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield9 Weeks / 500 g/m² | Indoor Flowering / Yield8 to 9 weeks / 115 to 170 g/m² |
Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldMid-October / 700 g/plant | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldAugust to October / 115 to 170 g/plant |
Recommended To | Recommended ToBeginner / Intermediate | Recommended ToBeginner |
Unlike other cannabis plants that prefer controlled environments, Blueberry is born to thrive outdoors. This is because of its Afghani lineage originating from the valleys between the Himalayan mountains. This strain is resistant to common diseases and can withstand occasional temperature drops and fluctuations in humidity. Furthermore, it likes to spread out and occupy a lot of room.
One of its most remarkable traits is the purple coloration of its leaves and buds. This is due to the anthocyanin content that it inherited from its parent Purple Thai Sativa. The beautiful hues appear during the flowering stage when the plant is exposed to cooler nighttime temperatures, but indoor growers can also manipulate the grow room settings for this to happen. However, they must be careful not to shock the plant and stunt its growth.
Because it descended from landrace strains that have a reputation for becoming tall, Blueberry is the same. The feminized and regular seeds can grow to a maximum height of 225 cm. It also tends to be bushy and stout. This structure could affect the amount of light reaching the lower nodes. In addition, it increases the risk of excess moisture accumulation, inviting powdery mildew. Consequently, growers have to regularly prune and trim the non-essential foliage to tame its shagginess.
This strain responds well to a Screen of Green (SCROG) setup indoors and produces a yield of at least 500 grams per square meter after 9 weeks of flowering. This growing method helps curb the plants’ height and ensures that all the bud sites receive ample light. As for the growing medium, either soil or hydroponics is suitable, but note that the pH level should be 4.5 to 5.5 for efficient nutrient absorption. And since these are photoperiod plants, the light cycle should be 18/6 during the vegetative period and 12/12 for the flowering phase.
Should you choose to raise Blueberry outdoors, you won’t encounter any major problems as it prefers the atmosphere outside. In an open-air location with plenty of sunlight and light breezes, one plant can generate a tremendous 700 grams of delectable purple nugs. The best time to harvest would be mid-October when the resin becomes very sticky, and the curly pistils turn amber.
Take note that regular seeds have a 50/50 chance of sprouting male and female plants. To get the expected yield of smokable bud, germinate twice as many as you think you’ll need.
Newbies have a better chance of success growing Blueberry using autoflowering seeds. In fact, anyone would enjoy its low-maintenance perks. This version has higher resiliency and versatility due to its Ruderalis genes. Moreover, the plant is considerably smaller, maxing out at 75 cm when it matures. It still has a tendency to spread laterally, though, so leave some space in between the shrubs, especially if you’re implementing the Sea of Green (SOG) technique.
In a controlled environment, Auto Blueberry can gift you 170 grams of usable weed per square meter in just 9 shorts weeks from the time you germinate the seeds. For best results, keep the temperature between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius (79 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity (RH) level at30 to 50%.
You could also grow this strain outdoors in a sunny tropical or subtropical environment, where each plant can produce 115 to 170 grams in approximately 3 months. If you want to have a year-round supply of pot, you can germinate two batches of seeds: in early springtime and the middle of summer. That way, you can have a harvest in late June and another one in October.