Blues by Underground Orig.

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If you were running lights in the UK underground back in the late 80s and 90s, you already know about the Blues—or as the Sheffield lads called it, the Livers. This clone-only legend was a staple in the North, holding its ground right alongside Cheese and Psychosis as a pillar of British cannabis history. While the true origins of the Livers cut are still hotly debated in forum threads, most old heads agree it was a freakishly pungent, unique phenotype of Skunk #1, though rumors of Northern Lights or Shiva Skunk lineage still float around. Fast forward to 2010, and Underground Originals (UGORG) did the scene a massive favor by hitting the original clone with a Killer Skunk to release Blues in regular seed form. They later dropped backcrosses (Bx1 and Bx2) to lock down that classic funk for those of us who couldn't get our hands on the cutting.

Growing the Blues is a lesson in odor control. I can't stress this enough: if you aren't running a brand new, high-CFM carbon filter, your entire street is going to know what you're up to. The smell is violently loud—a sweetly rotten, fermenting skunk funk that some growers describe as sour berry mixed with sharp cheese or a dirty gym locker. The plants are vigorous and resilient, usually finishing up around 60 days in flower. While the bud density can fluctuate depending on your environment, they consistently push out incredibly sticky, resin-drenched colas. You might find a few different phenos in the UGORG packs, ranging from a sweeter blueberry muffin profile to straight-up offensive skunk's ass.

The smoke is where Blues really secures its legendary status. Instead of the modern, anxiety-inducing, heart-racing highs, this strain delivers pure "grin fuel." It’s an uplifting, euphoric, and sociable buzz that expands your mind and keeps you laughing. It’s that classic, clear-headed daytime stone that makes you want to get creative or just sit around talking shit with your mates. The flavor translates perfectly from the smell, coating your mouth with a thick, hashy, rotten-berry funk that lingers long after you put the joint out.

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Growing Blues: what to expect

As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Blues or KillerSkunk 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.

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