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The Smoothie strain actually sounds like it is made from the
kinds of things you might mix up with your yogurt in the
morning for a tasty treat. The mother is Blueberry and the
father is Somango, two well-known flavor-heavy strains for the
taste connoisseur. The well-known purple-toned Blueberry
originated in DJ Short’s program and gained fame on its own as
well as a favorite for hybridization. Here, a more indica-type
Blueberry has been used to cross with the Soma taste sensation
Somango, a reddish-hued multi-hybrid that combines Jack
Herer and the Big Skunk Korean.
Both Smoothie parents are branchy plants, making this strain
unquestionably a multi-branch plant. As such, Smoothie thrives
in a SCROG setup but can also be trained to a multi-branch
SOG. The dense growth pattern of the Smoothie means
growers outside of dry regions should take measures against
mites and mold formation to ensure a healthy crop. Plants
bounce back well as long as the underlying cause is addressed.
Smoothie is a connoisseur strain that provides the motivated
novice the opportunity to produce superior medication.
Smoothie powers through the vegetative cycle and finishes
fast, leaping from bonsai to mile high in a short 7–9 weeks of
flowering. The size and branch structure allow the grower a lot
of flexibility in training the plant. Proper pruning during
flowering can save a lot of effort during the harvesting phase
without compromising the yield. If topped, Smoothie plants
bush out, providing the potential for larger, denser top flowers.
This plant’s indica-style leaves turn from luscious green to a
dark bluish purple and the flowers sparkle with a frost of
glands.
Given the famous flavors of its parents, it probably comes as
no surprise that Smoothie has an incredible bouquet. The
berry-citrus perfume makes you just want to burrow your nose
in and breathe deeply. This fruity-floral aroma says top-shelf
quality, plain and simple. Organics in soil really brings out the
flavors best, but test samples indicated little change based on
variation in nutrient regimen. The blueberry sweetness comes
out in the taste of the smoke. Smoothie delivers an uplifting
high that feels as good as it tastes. In addition to their flavors,
the Blueberry and Somango parents have reputations for
sublime highs that soothe yet stimulate thought in a soaring
clarity. As suggested by its name, the Smoothie transports one
with a velvet touch, uplifting to a pleasant euphoria without
couchlock. Relaxation or artistic endeavors pair well with this
strain, but it is less suited for cognitively demanding activities.
Medicinally, Smoothie offers relief from nausea, depression,
headaches, cramps, and spasticity and can increase the
appetite.
