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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Blue Steel Strain

Blue Steel is an indica dominant strain (Banana Nose Candy × Blueberry OG). ~16% THC; 63-day flowering; effects: relaxed, sleepy, uplifted.

Median THC
16%
Flowering
63 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
16%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

PineneMyrceneCaryophylleneLimoneneLinaloolHumuleneTerpinoleneOcimene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainBlue Steel
Descendants (23)

Effects

RelaxedSleepyUpliftedHappyEuphoricFocused

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

PlumBlueberryBerryBlue CheeseEarthySweet

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Exotic Genetix63dregular

About Blue Steel

Blue Steel by Exotic Genetix is an indica-dominant strain with fruit-forward flavors. Created by crossing the pungent OG Blueberry and The Cube, a Starfighter F3 phenotype bred in-house, Exotic Genetix has outdone itself with this subtly sedative crowd-pleaser. The flavor and aroma are thick with the scent of blueberries and the nugs are smothered in a layer of frosty trichomes. Enjoy this strain throughout the day to boost mood and appetite while promoting a creative headspace

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Blue Steel?
Blue Steel comes from Banana Nose Candy × Blueberry OG.
Is Blue Steel indica or sativa?
Blue Steel is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Blue Steel have?
Across breeder releases, Blue Steel tests around 16% THC.
How long does Blue Steel take to flower?
Blue Steel flowers in about 63 days.
Is Blue Steel available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Blue Steel is offered as: regular.