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Cannabis Strain Review: Blue Moonshine

a.k.a. Blue Moon
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 74% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
84%
Euphoric
54%
Happy
50%
Sleepy
35%
Uplifted
31%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
48%
Dry Eyes
33%
The Scaries
16%
Dizzy
8%
Headache
7%

Blue Moonshine has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 9 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> of 21 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score. BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 74% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Happy, Sleepy and Uplifted effects of Blue Moonshine produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Blue Moonshine has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Blue Moonshine's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Humulene and Ocimene. <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/learning-cannabis-terpenes-maximize-entou…; affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Blue Moonshine that includes: Hash, Earthy and Blueberries, ending with a blast of Hash on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Aroma... Blue Moonshine has an aroma profile of Blueberry, Earthy, Fruity, Skunky and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
13 - 23%
CBD
0.17 - 0.7%
CBN
0.11%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Blue Moonshine presents Caryophyllene, Humulene and Ocimene terpenes. The average THC level is 13 - 23%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.17 - 0.7%. CBN levels should be around 0.11%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Medium to high

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7 to 8 weeks Average Medium to high

The difficulty to grow Blue Moonshine is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of medium to high in about 7 to 8 weeks. Outdoors, Blue Moonshine should harvest around October you can expect average height and medium to high yield.

Blue Moonshine shares genetics with Blueberry F3.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Blue Moonshine. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Blue Moonshineat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain