Blue Hawaiian
Blue Hawaiian
Also known as: Blue Hawaiian Sativa
Overview
Blue Hawaiian is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain (typically 60-70% sativa, 30-40% indica) that originated as a cross between the legendary Blueberry indica and Hawaiian Sativa. This strain was created by Jordan of the Islands, a prolific breeding operation based in scenic Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The strain hails from Hāiku on the North Shore of Maui and is considered a Hawaiian heirloom by local farmers, though there is debate whether this is a lost landrace or an early strain bred by crossing DJ Short's Blueberry with a local Hawaiian Sativa. Blue Hawaiian produces dense, light green buds with orange and red hues, covered with deep red and orange colored hairs and a thick coat of sparkly trichomes. In certain phenotypes, the buds are also streaked with blue and purple hues due to high concentrations of anthocyanin pigments passed on from the Blueberry parent strain, which are stimulated by cold temperatures during cultivation. The strain offers a tropical flavor and scent profile, reminiscent of sweet berries, citrus, and fresh soil, with sweet berries and citrus notes dominating, complemented by an undertone of fresh soil.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with anxiety and stress
- Often used for depression management
- Users report relief from headaches and migraines
- May help with nausea
- Often used for appetite stimulation
- Users report help with insomnia in higher doses
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Blue Hawaiian can be grown indoors in closely-monitored conditions or outdoors in Mediterranean-like climates with average daily temperatures in the 70 degree Fahrenheit range. Plants can reach heights of 5 to 6 feet due to its sativa genetics. The strain has a flowering time of 9 to 10 weeks (63 days) when grown indoors. Indoor yields range from 15-30 grams per plant or 16-20 ounces per square meter, while outdoor cultivation can produce up to 24 ounces or more per plant. When cultivating indoors, growers should train their plants by trimming and pruning branches early in the growing process. Growers looking to bring out the strain's full visual appeal should artificially 'shock' its pigments into producing vibrant purple hues by exposing plants to cold temperatures just before flowering. Outdoor cultivation requires a Mediterranean climate with daytime temperatures within a 70° Fahrenheit range.