Classic · Late 1970s – stabilised 1990s
Blueberry
DJ Short's decade-long pheno hunt — the first strain to express true blueberry terpene character.
- Type
- Indica
- Origin
- Pacific Northwest USA
- Bred by
- DJ Short
- Parents
- Highland Thai × Oaxacan Gold × Afghani
History
DJ Short selected Blueberry across more than a decade of pheno hunts in the Pacific Northwest, finally stabilising the line in the early 1990s. It won the 2000 High Times Cannabis Cup for Best Indica.
Sensory & chemical profile
Ripe blueberry, sweet earth, vanilla. 16–20% THC. Myrcene + α-pinene + caryophyllene.
UK medical relevance
Available in the UK under Noidecs T20 Blueberry. Reported for pain, anxiety and sleep.
Legacy
The genetic foundation of the entire 'blue' subfamily — Blue Dream, Blueberry Kush, Blue Cheese.
Notable descendants
- Blue Dream
- Blue Cheese
- Blueberry Kush
- Berry White
Patient note
Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.