Blue Dream

Blue Dream is a strain that's spawned countless variations and, even after several decades, remains one of the most popular cultivars of all time. Interestingly, this sativa-dominant hybrid delivers average levels of THC, but it's the combination of dreamy effects, berry-like flavors, and straightforward cultivation that keeps growers, new and old, coming back. Keep reading to discover the history, physical characteristics, and potential uses of this classic cannabis strain. Strain History of Blue Dream Variations of Blue Dream are available from virtually every reputable seed bank, but it started life as an elusive clone-only variety that is believed to come from the California beach town of Santa Cruz. Although it was popular among a handful of medicinal users, no one knew its exact origins, and it wasn’t until the early 2000s that DJ Short tinkered with the genetic line to create a refined version of Blue Dream. A High Times Seed Bank Hall of Famer, Daniel John Short, has been experimenting with cannabis plants since 1978. And it was his love for sativa-indica crosses with honey and berry flavors that would give rise to an ancestor of Blue Dream—Blueberry. In fact, the development of Blueberry was not only instrumental in the creation of Blue Dream, but most modern strains with "blue" or "berry" in the name. Working alongside Blueberry is Haze, another California-based strain, with an uplifting and energizing high—the ideal partner to the intense berry flavors of Blueberry. Together, they've helped to make Blue Dream one of the most popular cannabis strains available today. Genetic Lineage of Blue Dream The balanced effects and sweet, berry-like flavors of Blue Dream were only possible because of the synergy between its two parent strains—Blueberry and Haze. Both iconic strains in their own right, each brings a diverse mix of characteristics to the sought-after Blue Dream experience. Winner of the 2000 High Times Cannabis Cup for Best Indica, Blueberry has an ext