Blue Garlic strain guide
Blue Garlic is a hybrid that pairs sweet berry with savoury, garlicky funk. People who like it describe a calm feel that can start upbeat. Its parentage isn't settled, and the THC figures published for it run lower than many modern strains.
Where does Blue Garlic come from?
Sources don't agree on Blue Garlic's parents. One account says it's a cross of Blueberry and Garlic Bud, which is another name for Garlic. Another, repeated in a couple of reviews, says it comes from GMO, Purple Punch and Lemon OG.
Several smaller breeders have also released their own Blue Garlic projects, so the name may cover more than one plant. No breeder is well documented. You may also see it listed as Blueberry Garlic.
What does Blue Garlic smell and taste like?
The name is a fair guide. Reviewers describe sweet berry and blueberry up front, with a pungent garlic and spice funk underneath. Some also pick up diesel, a sharp blue cheese note, or something sour and zesty.
The flavour is usually sweet and spicy, with fruit on the inhale and a savoury, gassy finish. We couldn't find published terpene results for Blue Garlic, so we haven't listed any. Your product's label is the best place to check.
Blue Garlic effects: what people report
Reports split more than usual, likely because of the different crosses. Many people describe a calm, relaxed feel that settles into the body, and some call it heavy and couch-bound. Others say it starts energetic, creative or surprisingly upbeat before easing into something mellow.
These are experiences people report, not promises. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, and a few people mention red eyes or feeling paranoid.
How strong is Blue Garlic?
Published figures for Blue Garlic are thin and sit around 16% to 20% THC, with very little CBD. That's moderate next to many newer strains, though individual products can test higher.
Whatever the strain listing says, the label on your product is what counts. Our guide to reading cannabis labels walks through the numbers.
Buying Blue Garlic in Canada
With more than one cross sold under this name, check whether the producer lists a lineage. A GMO-based version will likely smell more savoury than a Blueberry-based one.
You might find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC number and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that berry and garlic mix.
Blue Garlic vs Garlic
Garlic, also sold as Garlic Bud, is one of the parents in the most common account of Blue Garlic. Garlic is a straight indica known for a musky, spicy, savoury smell and a heavy, relaxed feel, while Blue Garlic softens that funk with sweet berry and gets more mixed reports, from calm to upbeat. Garlic is also usually listed a little higher in THC. If you want the full savoury experience, go with Garlic. If you'd like some sweetness in the mix, try Blue Garlic.
Strains like Blue Garlic
If you like Blue Garlic, these share parts of its profile:
- Garlic: a likely parent, with the savoury, musky side turned all the way up.
- GMO: named in the other account of its lineage, famous for its garlic and fuel smell.
- Blueberry: the sweet berry side, calm and classic.
- Blue Cheese: another mix of sweet berry and pungent, savoury funk.
