About Blue Dream
Blue Dream is the strain that defined a generation of West Coast cannabis. Created in Santa Cruz by crossing a DJ Short Blueberry male with a Super Silver Haze female, it combined the best of both worlds — the fruity sweetness and body relaxation of Blueberry with the cerebral energy and resilience of Haze. Its balanced profile made it equally popular with medical patients (pain, stress, depression) and recreational users who wanted to stay functional. For over a decade, Blue Dream was consistently the top-selling strain in legal US markets, a record that stands to this day.
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History
Blue Dream emerged from the Santa Cruz medical cannabis scene in the late 1990s. While its exact origin is disputed, it is widely attributed to a grower known as 'DJ' who worked with the Blueberry genetics from DJ Short. The strain spread through the Bay Area clone network before exploding nationally after California's dispensary system took shape. It remains one of the most widely grown and consumed strains in the world.
Notable breeders: DJ Short (Blueberry parent), Santa Cruz growers
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Blueberry (Afghani x Thai x Mexican) × Super Silver Haze (Skunk #1 x Northern Lights x Haze)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Blue Dream is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Blue Dream is dominated by Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Blue Dream is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Blue Dream:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Dream indica or sativa?
Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Blue Dream?
Blue Dream has a genetic lineage of Blueberry × Super Silver Haze. Blueberry (Afghani x Thai x Mexican) × Super Silver Haze (Skunk #1 x Northern Lights x Haze)
What is the lineage of Blue Dream?
Blue Dream descends from Blueberry × Super Silver Haze. Blueberry (Afghani x Thai x Mexican) × Super Silver Haze (Skunk #1 x Northern Lights x Haze) It belongs to the Fruit & Candy genetic family.
What is the THC content of Blue Dream?
Blue Dream typically tests at 18-24% THC.
What does Blue Dream smell and taste like?
Blue Dream has a Sweet blueberry, berry, floral, earth, fresh herbs aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet berries, blueberry, earth, floral, herbal.
What are the effects of Blue Dream?
Users report Balanced, euphoric, uplifting, creative, relaxing, clear-headed. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
What are the phenotypes of Blue Dream?
Blue Dream is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Blue Dream, Blue Dream Haze. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Blue Dream?
Blue Dream emerged from the Santa Cruz medical cannabis scene in the late 1990s. While its exact origin is disputed, it is widely attributed to a grower known as 'DJ' who worked with the Blueberry genetics from DJ Short. The strain spread through the Bay Area clone network before exploding nationally after California's dispensary system took shape. It remains one of the most widely grown and consumed strains in the world.
How long does Blue Dream take to flower?
Blue Dream has a flowering time of approximately 9-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium to tall height.
What is the yield of Blue Dream?
Blue Dream produces a High yield. Flowering takes approximately 9-10 weeks.
Further Reading
Learn more about Blue Dream's genetic family and history:
Medical Applications
Blue Dream is commonly associated with: