
- Bright citrus lift with balanced calm
Blood Orange
Blood Orange is a citrus-forward, sativa-leaning hybrid offering uplifting clarity with gentle body ease.
- Citrus-led terpene profile
- Sativa clarity with relaxed body
- Performs well with good airflow
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18-24% |
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<1% |
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TANGIE x GELATO |
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Sativa-leaning hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-9 weeks |
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Medium (1-2 m outdoors) |
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Moderate to high |
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Blood orange, Tangerine, Herbal cream |
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Feminised, Photoperiod |
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Temperate; Short Outdoor Growing Season |
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Uplifted, Euphoric, Relaxed |
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Suitable for indoor and outdoor grows |
About Blood Orange
Blood Orange marries tangy citrus terpenes with a clear, focused high and gentle physical relaxation. It descends from TANGIE x GELATO and favours growers who can manage light, airflow and timely protection outdoors. In temperate UK locations like Swansea it rewards attention to canopy management and fast-finishing phenotypes to avoid autumn rains.
Blood Orange is a sativa-leaning hybrid that balances energetic highs with mellow body effects. It suits growers and users seeking creativity without heavy sedation.
THC typically ranges from 18–24% in tested crops. At these potencies the high is noticeably cerebral with a pleasant physical ease.
CBD content is usually below 1%. The cultivar is not chosen for CBD-focused therapy.
The lineage combines TANGIE and GELATO characteristics. That heritage explains the pronounced citrus terpenes alongside balanced effects.
Seeds are most commonly feminised photoperiod varieties for predictable females. Autoflower variants exist but are less common and may differ in vigour.
Growing Blood Orange under a short outdoor growing season is moderately challenging for newer growers. It needs early starts, timely training and protection to finish before autumn weather arrives.
Indoor flowering time is normally 8 to 9 weeks. Outdoors it tends to finish in late summer given favourable conditions.
Yields are moderate to high when plants receive strong light and attentive feeding. Outdoor harvests depend on whether buds can ripen ahead of cooler, wetter weather.
Plants reach a medium height with stretched sativa internodes and sturdy main stems. The canopy is relatively open which helps with airflow when trained.
Indoors, Blood Orange performs reliably under controlled light and ventilation in Swansea. Outdoors in Swansea it needs a warm, sheltered spot and protection from late-season damp.
In Swansea with a short outdoor growing season, growers should push plants early and choose fast-finishing phenotypes. Use cloches or row covers to help ripen buds before autumn rain in a short outdoor growing season.
The high brings bright uplift and focused clarity. A gentle body relaxation follows that keeps activity comfortable rather than heavy.
The flavour profile is citrus-forward with clear blood orange and tangerine notes. Subtle herbal and creamy undertones balance the sweetness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
It tolerates moderate humidity but is vulnerable to mould if air circulation is poor.
Watch trichomes and aim to harvest before persistent autumn rains; in Swansea that often means late August to early September for many phenotypes.
Balanced NPK during veg and reduced nitrogen with higher phosphorus and potassium during flowering suits this strain.
Selective defoliation to open the canopy helps light penetration and reduces humidity pockets around buds.
Dry slowly for 7–12 days and cure for several weeks in jars, checking for humidity and preventing mould.
With topping and training you can keep it compact, though some phenotypes will stretch and need support.
It responds well to topping and SCROG, which increases yields and evens out the canopy.
Watch for spider mites, aphids and fungal issues in damp weather; regular inspection and integrated pest management work best.
Yes, a greenhouse gives a useful microclimate boost but ventilation and humidity control are essential to prevent mould.
For high humidity cannabis cultivation, focus on strong airflow, remove lower foliage that traps moisture and use dehumidifiers or heating to lower relative humidity during late flowering.
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