Blue Velvet

Cannabis Strain Review: Blue Velvet

a.k.a. Blue Thai, Blueberry Thai
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 54% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Happy
80%
Deeply Relaxing
72%
Uplifted
70%
Focused
64%
Euphoric
50%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
32%
Dry Eyes
21%
Headache
21%
Dizzy
11%
The Scaries
6%

Blue Velvet has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 20 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 54% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Focused and Euphoric effects of Blue Velvet produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Blue Velvet has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Traumatic Stress, Pain and Fatigue.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Blue Velvet's primary terpenes are Humulene, Myrcene and Caryophyllene. Terpenes 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 Velvet that includes: Blueberry, Coffee and Sweet, ending with a blast of Blueberry on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Aroma... Blue Velvet has an aroma profile of Blueberry, Earthy, Herbal, Spicy and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
14 - 21%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.06 - 0.25%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Blue Velvet presents Humulene, Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 14 - 21%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. 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 Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Blue Velvet is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Blue Velvet should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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Blue Velvet cannabis strain is a cross between Purple Thai and Afghan Indica cannabis strains.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from Blue Velvet. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Blue Velvetafter a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

cannabis Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings recipe