Blueberry Yum Yum is a hybrid cannabis strain usually listed as a cross of Blueberry and a suspected Durban Poison, known for a sweet blueberry aroma with earthy pine and mint accents. Its breeder is not documented, and it gained wide attention through a 2004 Ludacris song named after it. Leafly lists about 18% THC and describes a happy, uplifting high.
Blueberry Yum Yum Strain at a Glance
| Type | Hybrid (listings range from indica-leaning to sativa-leaning) |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Yum Yum |
| Lineage | Blueberry × Durban Poison (suspected) |
| Breeder / origin | Unknown |
| THC | 18–20%+ (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Myrcene, Pinene, Beta-caryophyllene |
| Aroma and flavor | blueberry, earthy pine, mint, sweet berry |
| Reported effects | happy, uplifted, giggly, relaxed, euphoric |
| Best for | afternoon use, social settings, fans of berry flavors |
| Flowering time | 56–63 days |
Where Blueberry Yum Yum Comes From
Blueberry Yum Yum has a better-known name than pedigree. Leafly and Weedmaps both describe it as Blueberry crossed with Durban Poison, but both hedge the second parent as reported or suspected, and neither names a breeder. Leafly also lists it under the shorter name Yum Yum.
Much of its fame comes from hip-hop. Weedmaps and Leafly both tie its popularity to Ludacris, whose 2004 song “Blueberry Yum Yum” made the name familiar well beyond grow rooms. Since then the name has turned up on flower, pre-rolls and vape cartridges from many brands, and at least one seed company sells a Blueberry Yum Yum with different listed parents. Treat the label as a flavor promise first and a fixed lineage second.
Leafly lists Jahmagic as one of its offspring.
Blueberry Yum Yum Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often call Blueberry Yum Yum happy, giggly and uplifted, and the site describes its effects as mostly energizing. Weedmaps users lean the other way, most often reporting relaxed (45%), happy (31%) and euphoric (24%). The likely explanation is a true hybrid: a bright, cheerful head lift from the Durban side over a softer, easygoing body feel from Blueberry.
That balance suits afternoons, social time or a creative hobby, and some people use it later in the day too. Potency is moderate to strong, with Leafly at about 18% and a Weedmaps lab sample above 20%, so start with a small amount, especially if racy sativas make you uneasy.
Blueberry Yum Yum Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Blueberry leads both the nose and the taste. On Weedmaps, 59% of flavor reports name blueberry, followed by sweet and berry, and Leafly adds mint alongside the berry. Leafly describes earthy mint and pine accents under the fruit, and Weedmaps notes an earthy pine aroma. The inhale is sweet and jammy, and the exhale turns slightly earthy and fresh.
Leafly reports myrcene as the top terpene, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene supports the ripe, earthy berry base, pinene adds the pine accent, and caryophyllene contributes a faint peppery finish.
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
- Pinene: fresh pine, also found in pine needles and rosemary
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Blueberry Yum Yum
Leafly reviewers most often mention dry mouth, dry eyes and paranoia. The paranoia reports fit its energizing side, so people prone to anxiety should keep doses small. Drinking water helps with the dry mouth.
If you are new to Blueberry Yum Yum, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Blueberry Yum Yum for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often report reaching for Blueberry Yum Yum during stress (41%), anxiety (38%) and low moods described as depression (30%). These are personal reports, not clinical evidence, and the paranoia some users mention is worth keeping in mind.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Blueberry Yum Yum
- Difficulty: Easy
- Flowering: 56–63 days
- Yield: Below average; small, fluffy, sticky buds
- Environment: Indoor or outdoor
Weedmaps reports a flowering time of 56–63 days and below-average yields of small, fluffy, sticky buds with dark orange to brown hairs. It is said to grow indoors or outdoors and to resist mold, mildew and pests, and seed banks selling feminized seed describe it as easy to grow. Because seeds come from several sources with possibly different genetics, results can vary. Even with reported mold resistance, outdoor growers in wet autumn climates like the Pacific Northwest should keep airflow high late in flower.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Blueberry Yum Yum
- Blueberry: its berry-scented parent
- Blue Dream: another uplifting blueberry hybrid
- Blueberry Headband: blueberry flavor with a lively head high
- Blueberry Muffin: a sweet berry hybrid
- Blue Zkittlez: another sweet berry-candy hybrid
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Hybrid Strains to Explore
Blurple · Blush · Bon Bons · Blueberry Silvertip · Blueberry Headband · Blueberry Cupcake · All hybrid strains
Where to Buy Blueberry Yum Yum
Dispensary menus change every week, and Blueberry Yum Yum may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Detroit, browse Detroit dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Dank Garden and Cloud Cannabis Detroit. In Salem, browse Salem dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Stinkin Budz and Truth Dispensary Commercial. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Blueberry Yum Yum FAQ
Is Blueberry Yum Yum indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. Leafly calls its effects mostly energizing, while some listings describe it as indica-leaning, so expect a balance of head and body.
What is Blueberry Yum Yum a cross of?
Leafly and Weedmaps list Blueberry crossed with a suspected Durban Poison. The second parent has not been confirmed by a breeder.
Who bred Blueberry Yum Yum?
The original breeder is unknown.
Is Blueberry Yum Yum named after the Ludacris song?
The two are closely linked. Ludacris released a song called “Blueberry Yum Yum” in 2004, and strain databases credit it with making the strain famous.
What does Blueberry Yum Yum taste like?
Sweet blueberry, with earthy pine and mint notes underneath.
How strong is Blueberry Yum Yum?
Moderately strong. Leafly lists about 18% THC, and one Weedmaps lab sample tested above 20%.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
