Blue Lobster by Compound Genetics

Type HybridFlower 8-9 weeksCross Apples and Bananas × Eye Candy

Let's talk about the hype machine that is Blue Lobster. The genetics originally came from Compound Genetics—a cross of Apples & Bananas and Eye Candy that was initially floating around under the name "Facade." But it didn't become a cultural phenomenon until the craft brand Maine Trees got ahold of a specific pheno, renamed it Blue Lobster, and absolutely swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix. Suddenly, everybody and their mother was trying to get their hands on this cut, kicking off a massive wave of "Lobster" crosses across the country.

Because it got so famous so fast, the opinions on the forums are totally polarized. Here's the truth: the grower matters way more than the name on the bag. If you buy a mass-produced, commercial run of this, you're probably going to be underwhelmed and wondering what the hype is about. But if you get the true Maine Trees cut, or grow it out with proper craft practices, it's mind-blowing. The visual appeal is off the charts. We're talking deep, dark blue and purple hues completely smothered in frost, looking like it belongs in a magazine.

When grown right, the nose is just stupid loud. It's this intensely smooth, candy-forward terpene profile layered over a heavy gas background. The high is strong but surprisingly clear, giving you a great buzz without paranoia. Just remember that hype doesn't grow the plant. If you manage to source a verified clone, treat it with respect, keep your environment perfect, and you'll pull down some of the most beautiful flower you've ever seen.

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BreederCompound Genetics
TypeHybrid
Flowering time8-9 weeks
LineageApples and Bananas × Eye Candy

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Ancestry Pedigree

Blue Lobster
Compound Genetics
Apples and Bananas
Unknown
Eye Candy
Unknown

Growing Blue Lobster: what to expect

As a hybrid, expect a moderate stretch after the flip (around 100%) — but watch the plant, not the label: phenotypes within Blue Lobster can lean either direction. Growers familiar with Apples and Bananas or Eye Candy will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.

Blue Lobster FAQ

How long does Blue Lobster take to flower?

Blue Lobster typically flowers in 8-9 weeks after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Blue Lobster an indica or a sativa?

Blue Lobster is listed as Hybrid.

What are the parents of Blue Lobster?

Blue Lobster was bred from Apples and Bananas × Eye Candy by Compound Genetics.

What environment does Blue Lobster like?

Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.

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