Fruit Spirit: The Sweetest Ghost
Fruit Spirit: The Sweetest Ghost
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (60% Sativa / 40% Indica)
Breeder: Royal Queen Seeds (RQS)
Lineage: White Widow x Blueberry
Market Status: The "Flavor Bomb"; Fruit Spirit is a hidden gem in the RQS catalog. While strains like Royal Gorilla chase potency numbers, Fruit Spirit chases the palate. It was bred with a singular goal: to create the sweetest-tasting smoke possible. By combining two of the most famous strains of the 1990s—White Widow and Blueberry—breeders created a plant that surprises everyone. It doesn't hit with the heavy narcotic stone you might expect from its parents; instead, it delivers a sugary, fruit-laden high that is pure sunshine.
THC Content: Moderate-High (18% – 20%)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene
Key Effects: Clear-Headed High, Mood Elevation, Mild Body Relaxation, Sensory Enhancement
Fruit Spirit is the dessert of the Old School.
It proves that you don't need modern "Cookies" or "Gelato" genetics to achieve incredible flavor. This strain is a throwback to the era when breeders selected phenotypes solely for their aromatic bouquet. It offers a smoke that feels velvety and tastes like a bowl of sugared berries, providing a sophisticated alternative to the gas-heavy strains dominating the market today.
History and Lineage: The Classic Clash
The lineage of Fruit Spirit reads like a Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
The Mother (White Widow): The Queen of Amsterdam. Famous for its thick coat of white resin and its potent, balanced high. It provides the vigor, the yield, and the structural integrity.
The Father (Blueberry): The flavor legend (originally by DJ Short). Famous for its sweet berry aroma and relaxing Indica effects. It provides the unmistakable fruity terpene profile.
The Anomaly: What makes Fruit Spirit unique is the selection process. Crossing a Widow (Hybrid) and Blueberry (Indica-leaning) usually results in a heavy sedative. However, RQS breeders isolated a phenotype that leaned heavily into the Sativa side of the spectrum. They kept the flavor of the Blueberry but unlocked the energetic, uplifting potential of the White Widow.
Terpene Profile: Sugar and Spice
This is the main selling point. Fruit Spirit is often cited as the sweetest strain in the entire Royal Queen Seeds collection.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Fruit): The dominant terpene. Unlike the musky Earthiness of a Kush, here it presents as ripe blueberries and sweet mango.
Caryophyllene (The Spice): Provides a background kick of pepper that prevents the sweetness from being one-dimensional.
Limonene (The Citrus): Adds a subtle tropical zest that brightens the berry notes.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is intoxicatingly sweet. It smells of blueberry jam, tropical fruit punch, and fresh mint.
The Smoke: Incredibly smooth. It tastes of sugared berries, floral honey, and a hint of skunky spice.
Strain Effects: The Spirit Lifter
True to its name, this strain lifts the spirit rather than crushing the body.
The Experience
The Rise: The high is fast and cerebral. It clears the cobwebs from the mind, leaving you feeling alert and optimistic.
The Clarity: It is not a racy or paranoid high. It is a "functional" stone. You can easily hold a conversation, do chores, or work on a hobby.
The Body: While the head is in the clouds, the Blueberry genetics provide a gentle physical hum. It relaxes the shoulders without locking you to the couch.
The Vibe: It is the perfect "Daytime" smoke for people who want flavor without the lethargy.
Best For: Daytime socialization, creative projects, minor aches and pains, and battling the "Monday Blues."
Growing Fruit Spirit: The Sun Worshipper
This plant has a specific personality in the garden: it loves the heat.
Growth Structure
The Climate: Fruit Spirit is a Mediterranean strain at heart. It loves warm, sunny weather. If you are growing outdoors in Northern Europe (UK/Netherlands), it is best to keep this one in a greenhouse or grow tent.
The Size: It is compact. Despite being Sativa-dominant, it rarely exceeds 100cm indoors. It grows with a tight, bushy structure (inherited from the Blueberry parent).
The Yield: Moderate to High. It produces dense, resinous nuggets. Expect 375–425g/m² indoors.
The Time: It is a fast finisher, usually ready in 8 to 9 weeks.
The Cure: To truly unlock the "Spirit" (the flavor), this strain benefits from a long cure. Giving it 3–4 weeks in the jar allows the hay/chlorophyll smell to vanish completely, leaving only the pure blueberry sweetness.
Grower’s Tip: Because it grows compact and bushy, defoliation is key during the flowering stretch. Remove the large fan leaves blocking the lower bud sites to ensure the "popcorn buds" get enough light to harden up.
Final Verdict: The Sweetest Ghost
Fruit Spirit is a connoisseur's choice. It is not the highest yielder, nor does it have the highest THC on the chart, but it makes up for it with pure character. It offers a rare combination: the legendary flavor of Blueberry with the uplifting energy of a Sativa. If you are tired of strains that taste like diesel fuel and knock you unconscious, this sugary, uplifting ghost is the refresher you need.
You should choose Fruit Spirit if:
You are a Flavor Chaser (Sweet/Berry).
You want Daytime Energy.
You have Limited Height (Compact plant).
You live in a Warm Climate.
Score: 9.0/10 (The Flavor Specialist)