Deep Dive: Blue Dream: The History of the Most Popular Cannabis Strain

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Few other strains have left an indelible mark on cannabis culture like Blue Dream. Usually a budtender's go-to strain for new cannabis initiates, Blue Dream holds its own as one of the top selling strains in all the U.S. recreational cannabis markets to date. And it's not hard to see why.

Here are 3 takeaways .

1. Origins

The first known appearance of Blue Dream was the medical cannabis collectives in Santa Cruz, California, around 2003. No substantiated claims as to who the breeder of Blue Dream have since come forth, it's almost like the strain just appears out of nowhere.

The lineage is most likely Blueberry crossed to Super Silver Haze. Blueberry has been around since the late 70s and Super Silver Haze debuted in the late 90s. However, there are many different versions of Blueberry and many different “Haze” strains as well.

2. Traits 

You know Blue Dream when you smell it. The most defining trait is its aroma and flavor. Akin to fresh fruit but even sweeter. Such a sweet thickness, you can almost taste the smell. The flavor is right on par with the smell, it tastes like you are inhaling blueberry muffins fresh out of the oven, with a heavy emphasis on that morning fresh vibe. 

Blue Dream is a great introduction strain. It gives a slight sativa effect without any associated paranoia, and a slight indica effect without the couchlock. The average potency range for Blue Dream is around 20% - 22% THC, but can sometimes get as high as 26% THC.

3. Heavy Yield

Cannabis home growers and producers love Blue Dream due to its ease of growth and heavy yield. Though many variations of the plant exist, most cuts of Blue Dream pack on vigorous growth both in flowering and vegetative states.

As an almost 50/50 sativa/indica hybrid, the length of the flowering time is relatively shorter than most sativa strains. At 8 to 9 weeks of flower, Blue Dream is ready to harvest. Compare this to your average sativa strain which could take 11 weeks or longer, plus the fact that Blue Dream has a more upbeat “sativa” high and large yield, it makes sense that growers would cultivate it.

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Blue Dream has stuck around through some pretty dramatic shifts in cannabis culture and changes in popular strain preference. Blue Dream will be there when you need that meditative hiking buddy, or quick boost to help enjoy a concert. Relax and unwind and let slip into a little Blue Dream.

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