Blue Dream has its roots in sunny California, a masterful cross between the Blueberry and Super Silver Haze strains. This sativa-dominant hybrid (60% sativa/40% indica) captures the best of both worlds, offering a balanced and versatile experience that has won the hearts of many growers and consumers. Blue Dream is known for its ability to provide a state of happiness, focus, and relaxation, making it a favorite among both novices and veterans.
The Blue Dream plant stands out for its impressive height, reaching up to 6.5 feet outdoors. Its buds are a work of art: large, dense, and covered in a layer of trichomes that give them an almost crystalline appearance. The buds showcase a vibrant green color with blue hues and amber hairs that highlight its beauty. This combination of colors and abundant resin production makes it a perfect choice for those seeking not only quantity but also quality in their cannabis crops.
Flavor and Effects
The aroma and flavor of Blue Dream are a true delight for the senses. Imagine a delicious blueberry pie with a hint of mango and a sweetness that lingers on the palate. Each puff is an explosion of flavors that transport you to a fruity paradise. The combination of these flavors makes each inhale a unique and unforgettable experience.
As for effects, Blue Dream offers a euphoric and motivating cerebral high, perfect for boosting creativity and productivity. This initial high is accompanied by a physical relaxation that relieves stress and tension without couch-locking you. With a THC content ranging between 17% and 24%, and a low CBD of around 0.2%, this strain provides a perfect balance between euphoria and calm. Users describe it as “a cloud of happiness and relaxation,” ideal for any time of the day.
Terpenes of Blue Dream
The symphony of terpenes in Blue Dream not only contributes to its unique flavor and aroma but also to its therapeutic benefits. The main terpenes present include:
- Beta-Caryophyllene: Known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it adds a spicy touch to the mix.
- Limonene: Provides a refreshing citrus aroma and is famous for its stress-relieving and mood-enhancing effects.
- Linalool: This floral terpene has calming properties and can help alleviate anxiety.
- Myrcene: With its earthy and musky aroma, it is known for its sedative and relaxing effects.
- Para-Cymene: Contributes citrus and herbal notes, helping to enhance the relaxing effects of the strain.
- Terpinolene: Adds a fresh and floral touch, completing the complex and pleasant aromatic experience of Blue Dream.
These terpenes work in synergy to offer a complete experience, both in flavor and effects, making Blue Dream a popular choice among cannabis connoisseurs.
Yield and Flowering Time
Blue Dream is known for its high productivity, both indoors and outdoors. For those who prefer indoor cultivation, this plant offers a generous yield of around 21 ounces per square yard. With a flowering time of between 9 to 10 weeks, growers can expect to harvest dense and resinous buds in a relatively short period.
Outdoors, Blue Dream doesn’t lag behind. Under optimal conditions, this strain can produce between 18 to 25 ounces per plant. Planted in spring, it’s ready for harvest by mid-October. Its impressive size and robustness make it ideal for those looking to maximize their outdoor yield.
Regardless of the cultivation method chosen, Blue Dream proves to be an excellent choice for growers seeking a bountiful and high-quality harvest in a reasonable time frame.
How to Grow Blue Dream
At Bulk Genetics, we believe that growing Blue Dream is a rewarding experience for both beginners and experts. This strain is moderately easy to grow and quite resilient, making it an accessible option for all experience levels.
Climate and Growing Conditions: For the best results, we recommend growing Blue Dream in a warm and sunny climate. Indoors, it’s crucial to maintain daytime temperatures between 68°F and 79°F, and slightly cooler at night. The plant thrives in spacious areas with good air circulation. Outdoors, choose a spot where it can receive as much sunlight as possible.
Pest and Disease Resistance: Blue Dream shows notable resistance to common pests and diseases. However, as with any cultivation, it’s important to regularly monitor the plants and maintain a clean and well-ventilated environment to prevent problems. Relative humidity should be kept around 55%-60% during the vegetative stage, reduced to 40% during flowering, and 30% at harvest.
What We Like
- High yield both indoors and outdoors.
- Exceptional flavor and aroma with notes of berries and mango.
- Perfect balance between sativa and indica effects.
- Robust resistance to pests and diseases.
What We Don’t Like
- Can grow very tall, requiring more indoor space.
- Needs careful humidity management to avoid issues during flowering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions by growers interested in this strain.
When does outdoor Blue Dream start flowering?
Outdoors, this strain begins to flower between late July and early August in the Northern Hemisphere.
When to harvest outdoor Blue Dream?
It’s a medium-flowering plant. Harvest occurs in the second half of October.
How to grow a feminized Blue Dream?
This is a resilient and easy-to-grow strain that prefers sunny climates like the Mediterranean, typically ready for harvest by late October.
Is Blue Dream sativa or indica?
Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid, composed of 60% sativa and 40% indica. Sativa strains are often energizing and creativity-stimulating, ideal for daytime use. Indica strains, on the other hand, are known for their relaxing and sedative effects, perfect for nighttime. Blue Dream combines the best of both worlds, offering a motivating cerebral high followed by a gentle body relaxation.
What is the THC and CBD content of Blue Dream?
Blue Dream has a THC content ranging from 17% to 24%, and a low CBD of around 0.2%. This provides a perfect balance between euphoria and calm, making it ideal for both recreational and medicinal users.
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