Blue Heaven: The Lost Matriarch of the Blue Family
Blue Heaven: The Lost Matriarch of the Blue Family
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Leaning Hybrid (approx. 75% Sativa / 25% Indica)
Breeder: DJ Short (The Wizard of Weed)
Lineage: Purple Thai x Afghan (A selected phenotype from the original Blueberry / Flo breeding projects)
Market Status: The "Heirloom Legend"; Blue Heaven is one of the rarest and most mythical strains in cannabis history. Created by the legendary breeder DJ Short in the 1990s, it is a sister to Blueberry and Blue Velvet. While Blueberry went on to become a household name, Blue Heaven remained a breeder's secret—prized not for commercial yield, but for its stunning medicinal qualities and distinct anti-anxiety effects. It is the genetic mother of Kalijah, passing down its vibrant colors and therapeutic soul to the modern CBD movement.
THC Content: Moderate (12% – 16%)
Dominant Terpenes: Terpinolene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Linalool
Key Effects: Clear-Headed Euphoria, Social Ease, Anti-Anxiety, Functional Relaxation
Blue Heaven is a ghost from the Golden Era of breeding.
You will rarely find "Blue Heaven" flower on a dispensary shelf today. It is a connoisseur's cut, kept alive by old-school growers and preservationists. It represents the pinnacle of "Functional Sativa" breeding—a plant that looks wild and tropical but smokes like a warm hug. It is the genetic bridge that connects the psychedelic Sativas of the 70s with the medicinal hybrids of today.
History and Lineage: The Blue Project
To understand Blue Heaven, you must understand the work of DJ Short.
The Origin: In the late 70s and early 80s, DJ Short was working with landrace genetics: Highland Thai (Juicy Fruit), Chocolate Thai, Oaxacan Gold, and Afghan.
The Separation: From this massive breeding pool, several distinct lines emerged. One line became the stout, narcotic Blueberry. Another became the fast, motivational Flo.
The Heaven Cut: Blue Heaven was a specific selection that leaned heavily into the Sativa structure (tall and lanky) of the Thai parents but retained the Berry flavor and rapid finishing time. It was selected specifically because it lacked the paranoia associated with pure Sativas and the sleepiness of pure Indicas.
Terpene Profile: Lavender and Berries
Blue Heaven smells like a vintage perfume. It lacks the aggressive "Gas" or "Skunk" of modern weed, opting for something floral and delicate.
Dominant Terpenes
Linalool (The Floral): Unusually high in this strain. It provides a distinct lavender and spring flower aroma that contributes to the anti-anxiety effects.
Terpinolene (The Haze): Adds a complex layer of herbal spice and citrus that signals the Sativa heritage.
Myrcene (The Berry): The signature of the Blue family. It presents here not as heavy musk, but as sweet blueberry tea.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is subtle and ethereal. It smells of wildflowers, blueberry skins, and vanilla.
The Smoke: incredibly smooth. It tastes of lavender, sweet berries, and earthy spice. It is often described as "velvety."
Strain Effects: The Anxiety Killer
This is the strain's defining characteristic and why it was chosen as the mother for Kalijah.
The Experience
The Lift: The high is almost entirely cerebral but devoid of a "rush." It feels like a gentle elevation of mood.
The Peace: It is famous for its anti-anxiety properties. It quiets the noise in the brain without shutting it off. You feel calm, safe, and happy.
The Function: There is no body lock. You can hike, paint, work, or socialize. It is the ultimate "Maintenance Strain"—it keeps you going throughout the day.
The Visuals: In higher doses, colors often seem brighter and sounds sharper, a nod to its Thai ancestors.
Best For: Social anxiety, depression, PTSD, creative blocks, and daytime stress relief.
Growing Blue Heaven: The Tropical Tower
This plant grows like a Sativa, meaning it demands space and patience.
Growth Structure
The Structure: It grows Tall and Lanky. It has long internodal spacing (large gaps between branches) and thin, jagged leaves. It looks very different from modern dense hybrids.
The Colors: This is where it earns the name "Blue." In late flower, the leaves and calyxes turn magnificent shades of lavender, violet, and iridescent blue, especially in cooler temperatures.
The Yield: Moderate. It does not produce massive colas. It produces "fox-tailed" buds that are airy and elegant.
The Challenge: It can be finicky. It does not like heavy feeding (nutrient burn is common) and prefers organic, living soil.
The Time: Despite its Sativa height, it finishes relatively fast, usually in 9 to 10 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: Blue Heaven is a "low feeder." Treat it like an orchid, not a cornfield. Use low doses of nutrients and focus on soil quality. If you overfeed it, you will lose the delicate floral terpenes.
Final Verdict: The Lost Matriarch
Blue Heaven is a reminder of what cannabis used to be before the industry obsessed over THC percentages. It is a plant with a soul. It offers a therapeutic, medicinal experience that heals the mind rather than numbing the body. While you may struggle to find pure seeds today, its spirit lives on in its descendants like Kalijah and Blue Velvet. If you ever have the chance to smoke or grow this heirloom, treat it with respect—you are holding a piece of history.
You should choose Blue Heaven (or its lineage) if:
You suffer from Anxiety (Calming Sativa).
You love Floral/Berry flavors.
You want Aesthetic Beauty (Blue colors).
You dislike "Couch-Lock."
Score: 9.7/10 (The Heirloom Legend)