Mob strain guide
Mob, almost always written MOB, is short for Mother of Berries: an indica that spread as a clone around the US Northeast before Dutch breeder T.H. Seeds released it as seed. People know it for a sweet, true blueberry smell and a heavy, relaxed feel.
Where does Mob come from?
MOB's early history is told a few different ways. A High Times feature traces it to seeds found in a bag of California weed that reached Boston in the 1990s, where it spread through the local skateboarding scene, and says the name was tweaked from the grower's initials. One strain database lists Maine as its home and also gives the name Maine Original Blueberry.
What sources agree on is that it was a cut-only strain in New England for years, and that T.H. Seeds later grew it out and released it as feminized seed. Its parents are not well documented. One strain database links it to Blueberry, but some growers doubt that, and other listings suggest different crosses, so we leave the lineage open.
Watch for name confusion too: some products sold as MOB are unrelated strains that share the initials, and Mob Boss is a different strain entirely.
What does Mob smell and taste like?
Open a jar and it's berries: sweet blueberry and forest berry, with a soft earthy base. A few people also pick up a touch of fuel behind the fruit.
One strain database's terpene results list limonene first, then myrcene and caryophyllene. Limonene brings a bright edge, myrcene the earthy, musky side and caryophyllene a little pepper. The taste follows the smell, sweet and berry-forward from start to finish.
Mob effects: what people report
People most often describe MOB as relaxed and sleepy, with a happy, euphoric start and a tingly body feel. Several reviewers say it gets heavy fast, to the point of sinking into the couch, which is why most save it for the evening.
These are reports, not promises. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention feeling anxious.
How strong is Mob?
MOB is usually listed from about 18% THC up into the low 20s, with very little CBD. Some products sold under the name test far higher, but those may not be the same plant.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time. The THC and CBD numbers on your label matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains them.
Buying Mob in Canada
Look for Mother of Berries or MOB on the label, and check the producer's description, since the initials get reused for unrelated strains.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, because fresher flower keeps more of that blueberry smell.
Mob vs Blueberry
Blueberry is the classic DJ Short strain from the 1970s, and one strain database lists it as MOB's parent, though that link is disputed. They're easy to compare because both are named for the same smell. Blueberry is sweet berry over an earthy base with a calm, sleepy reputation, while MOB is often described as an even heavier, more sedating berry indica. If you want a well-documented classic, start with Blueberry. If you want the East Coast cut with a heavier reputation, try MOB.
Strains like Mob
If you like Mob, these berry indicas are close matches:
- Blueberry: the classic blueberry strain, sweet and calm.
- Blueberry Kush: blueberry over an earthy Kush base, with a relaxed, sleepy feel.
- Blackberry Kush: sweet berry with hash and fuel, and a sleepy reputation.
- Blueberry Muffin: baked blueberry and vanilla, a softer, happier take.
