Strawberry Blue is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis strain from World of Seeds, bred from Strawberry and a selection from the breeder’s Blue line, known for a sweet strawberry and berry aroma. It is about 75% sativa but flowers in a relatively short nine weeks or so. Reported THC ranges from the mid-teens to about 20%, and users describe a heady, energetic and happy high.
Strawberry Blue Strain at a Glance
| Type | Sativa-dominant hybrid (about 75% sativa) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Strawberry × New Blue Line |
| Breeder / origin | World of Seeds |
| THC | 14–20% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Pinene, Terpinolene, Limonene |
| Aroma and flavor | strawberry, blueberry, sweet fruit, earthy, berry, sweet |
| Reported effects | energetic, happy, euphoric, uplifted, focused |
| Best for | daytime use, creative or active plans, moderate-tolerance consumers |
| Flowering time | About 9–10 weeks (63–70 days) |
Where Strawberry Blue Comes From
Strawberry Blue comes from World of Seeds. In the breeder’s description on SeedFinder, World of Seeds says it crossed a fruity Strawberry plant with a selected specimen from its Blue family, listed as New Blue Line, and got a mostly sativa plant with a surprisingly short flowering cycle. Leafly and AllBud both give the same Strawberry and New Blue Line parentage and the same 75% sativa and 25% indica split, and both credit World of Seeds.
It is sold as feminized seeds, and the breeder pitches it at growers who want sativa effects without a long bloom. Leafly has a solid base of reviews for it, which gives a reasonable picture of how it smokes.
Strawberry Blue Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly describes the effect as heady, and its reviewers most often tag Strawberry Blue as energetic, happy and euphoric, with aroused, uplifted and focused also common. AllBud describes a cerebral high that keeps focus intact while lifting energy, with an overall euphoric feel, and World of Seeds simply lists the effect as cerebral.
That makes it a daytime strain for errands, creative work or time outdoors. With THC typically in the mid-teens to around 20%, it is moderate by current standards, so it can suit people who find many modern strains too strong, though energetic sativas can still feel busy if you overdo it.
Strawberry Blue Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Fruit is the theme. World of Seeds lists a sweet, fruity taste and aroma, Leafly calls the aroma notably sweet and fruity, and Leafly reviewers most often pick strawberry, berry, sweet and blueberry. AllBud lists strawberry, blueberry, sweet and earthy aromas.
Leafly lists pinene as the most abundant terpene, followed by terpinolene and limonene. Pinene adds a fresh, green edge, terpinolene the bright, fruity and slightly herbal lift common in sativas, and limonene a citrus sweetness that sits under the berry.
- Pinene: fresh pine, also found in pine needles and rosemary
- Terpinolene: fruity, piney and herbal, common in classic sativas
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
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 Strawberry Blue
Dry eyes and dry mouth are the most common complaints on Leafly, with some reviewers reporting dizziness or headaches. Those are usually manageable with water and a slower pace.
How strong Strawberry Blue feels depends on the batch, your tolerance and how you consume it. Start low, go slow, and read our guide to dosing cannabis.
Do People Use Strawberry Blue for Medical Reasons?
Leafly reviewers most often mention anxiety, stress and fatigue among their reasons for choosing Strawberry Blue, and AllBud reviewers list chronic pain, headaches and low mood. These are personal reports, not clinical findings.
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 Strawberry Blue
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Flowering: About 9–10 weeks (63–70 days)
- Yield: 350–450 g/m² indoors; 350–500 g outdoors
- Height: Tall with long branches
- Environment: Indoors or outdoors (outdoor harvest early October)
World of Seeds says Strawberry Blue grows long branches that make it well suited to SCROG, and that sea-of-green setups need height control. The breeder lists a 65 to 70 day indoor bloom, while Leafly lists about 63 days, with an early October outdoor harvest. World of Seeds rates its mold resistance as medium, so outdoor growers in the Pacific Northwest should keep an eye on buds as fall rains begin.
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 Strawberry Blue
- Strawberry Cough: a well-known strawberry sativa
- Blueberry: a classic berry strain with a similar fruity nose
- Blue Dream: a berry-forward, uplifting hybrid
- Strawberry Diesel: another strawberry strain with an energetic lean
- Strawberry Fields: a sweet strawberry hybrid
Browse more sativa strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Sativa Strains to Explore
Strawberry Cough · Strawberry Lemonade · Sublime · Strawberries and Cream · Sputnik · SPK · All sativa strains
Where to Buy Strawberry Blue
Dispensary menus change every week, and Strawberry Blue 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 Lansing, browse Lansing dispensaries and check the menus at stores like The Exhibit and Mango Cannabis. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like UMI – Chicago and Market 96 – S Wells Street. 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.
Strawberry Blue FAQ
Is Strawberry Blue indica or sativa?
Strawberry Blue is a sativa-dominant hybrid, about 75% sativa and 25% indica.
What is Strawberry Blue a cross of?
Strawberry crossed with New Blue Line, a selection from World of Seeds’ Blue family.
Who bred Strawberry Blue?
World of Seeds, which sells it as feminized seeds.
How strong is Strawberry Blue?
Moderate. Leafly’s lab-based figure is about 14% THC, and the breeder and AllBud list about 20%.
What does Strawberry Blue taste like?
Sweet strawberry and mixed berries with a hint of blueberry.
How long does Strawberry Blue take to flower?
About 9 to 10 weeks indoors, with an early October harvest outdoors.
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.
