About Blueberry

Blueberry was the life's work of DJ Short, a breeder from Oregon who spent over a decade selecting for a specific terpene profile — blueberry — from crosses of Thai, Afghani, and Purple Thai genetics. The result was the first strain to consistently express a sweet, fruity blueberry aroma and flavor, which was entirely unique at the time. Blueberry also produced vivid purple hues in its buds when grown in cooler temperatures, making it as beautiful as it was aromatic. The strain has three distinct phenotypes: the original Sativa pheno (tall, longer flowering), the Indica pheno (shorter, faster flowering), and the fruity 'True Blue' pheno. Blueberry won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2000.

Flavor Profile

Old School
EarthySweetBerryGrapeBlueberry
Modern
Earthy / DankZ / CandyCandy / FruityCandy / ZCandy / Berry

History

DJ Short began his breeding work in the 1970s in Oregon, collecting the best landrace genetics he could find. He worked with a Blueberry male he selected over years of breeding, crossing it into various lines. The famous 'Blueberry' strain emerged from his work with Thai, Afghani, and Purple Thai lines. DJ Short moved to the Netherlands in the early 1990s, bringing his genetics with him. He worked with Dutch Passion to release Blueberry commercially. The strain became a global phenomenon and won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2000. DJ Short's Flo (another of his creations) and Blueberry are among the most celebrated American-bred strains of all time.

Notable breeders: DJ Short, Dutch Passion

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Genetic Background

DJ Short's proprietary selection work over 10+ years

Parent Genetics

Blueberry descends from:

Afghani Thai

Genetic Families

Blueberry is part of the following genetic families:

NL Family

Known Offspring

Strains that descend from Blueberry:

Blue Dream Blue Cheese Blueberry Kush Blueberry Haze AK-47 Blue Purple Urkle

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the genetics of Blueberry?

Blueberry has a genetic lineage of Thai x Afghani x Purple Thai. DJ Short's proprietary selection work over 10+ years

What is the THC content of Blueberry?

Blueberry typically tests at 16-22% THC with Low CBD.

What does Blueberry smell and taste like?

Blueberry has a Sweet blueberry, floral, berry, earthy, grape aroma profile, with flavors described as Fresh blueberries, sweet, floral, earthy.

What are the effects of Blueberry?

Users report Balanced, euphoric, relaxing, uplifting, creative. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.

How long does Blueberry take to flower?

Blueberry has a flowering time of approximately 8-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.

What is the history of Blueberry?

DJ Short began his breeding work in the 1970s in Oregon, collecting the best landrace genetics he could find. He worked with a Blueberry male he selected over years of breeding, crossing it into various lines. The famous 'Blueberry' strain emerged from his work with Thai, Afghani, and Purple Thai lines. DJ Short moved to the Netherlands in the early 1990s, bringing his genetics with him. He worked with Dutch Passion to release Blueberry commercially. The strain became a global phenomenon and won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2000. DJ Short's Flo (another of his creations) and Blueberry are among the most celebrated American-bred strains of all time.

Medical Applications

Blueberry is commonly associated with:

Pain Relief Stress & Anxiety Depression Creativity & Focus Insomnia