What Is Blue Dream? The Unique Cannabis Strain

Blue Dream

The Cannabis plant is very unique. The plant is so special because it comes in many forms with different purposes behind it. One strain of cannabis that plays into the idea of cannabis being a unique plant is The Blue Dream strain. This strain of cannabis is very well known. This article will go over this strain of cannabis, its origins, and its effects. 

Blue Dream Origins

Blue Dream is a strain of cannabis that originated in California around 2003. Strains of Cannabis are made from cross-breeding. Cross-breeding occurs when a male plant of one strain pollinates a female plant of another. After this has happened, the female plant produces seeds containing genes from both the male and female plants. It is then possible to harvest the seeds and grow them. And this is how a hybrid strain is made. In the case of Blue dream, it comes from crossing the blueberry and haze strains. 

The blueberry strain is known for its sweet, fruity aroma. DJ Short made the strain in the 1970s. The strain is also known for its high THC content and ability to treat anxiety and pain. The haze strain is the other half of the blue dream family. This strain gives a dreamlike high. During the 1960s, haze established itself in Santa Cruz, California, where the growing season allowed the plant to flower for an extended period.

Cannabis breeders usually come up with the name for strains by combining the terms of the parent strain. Other times the made is made by the effects of the new strain. Blue dream is thought to have been named after its dreamy feeling. 

Is Blue Dreams indica or Sativa?

The Blue Dream strain is a hybrid strain created by crossing two strains of cannabis. This hybrid crosses Blueberry with Haze, two Sativa-leaning varieties. Blue Dream's heritage can be traced back to the 1960s and 1970s when cannabis breeders in California produced many popular strains of cannabis. The Blue Dream strain is considered to be a Sativa-dominant hybrid.

What is Blue Dream strain good for?

Blue Dream is known for its uplifting and euphoric effects. It is a good choice for daytime use as it can help with pain and stress relief. This strain has been said to be great for those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Growing Blue Dream Cannabis strains

Blue Dream is a relatively simple strain to grow and is a good choice for beginners. It's one of the most popular strains around, so many people are interested in how to grow it. This plant can only reach about 2 feet high indoors, making it suitable for small spaces such as closets or grow tents. In an outdoor environment, expect plants to get 4 feet high(and even up to two meters in some cases) and produce large yields of dense buds with resin-covered leaves that have hints of blue hues throughout the plant structure.

Blue Dream grows well indoors under lights or outdoors during any season; however, it is recommended to start your plants indoors six weeks before transplanting them into your garden at least ten weeks before the first frost date in your area. To maximize yield potential while growing cannabis plants outdoors, ensure they get plenty of sun exposure during all stages of the flowering cycle.

This strain typically takes 9-10 weeks from seedling until harvest time. Some growers report an additional week may be required depending on growing conditions, such as temperature fluctuations during the vegetative stage, which can affect flowering time negatively, affecting overall yield weight once harvested, so be patient. 

The Bottom Line

The Blue Dream strain is a popular strain of the cannabis plant. It grows great indoors and has many benefits. For more information on medical marijuana, visit our page on how it works. You can even book your next appointment today. 

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This article has been reviewed by Steven Fiore, MD.

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