Trigger warning: if you’re terrified of alien abductions, you may want to avoid this strain, named after an actual U.S. government program to study widespread reports of UFOs. Project 4516 strain is more mellow than its name suggests. Though, with stimulating sativa effects at first and a thorough indica relaxation on the backend. Project Blue Book is a cross between uber-popular hybrid Blue Dream and colorful 3C Majestic 12. This well-balanced strain’s THC content has been measured at between 14% and 22%.

Project 4516 strain buds set themselves apart with medium to large flowers that adhere in irregular, chunky shapes. These solid flowers have a characteristically indica bud structure, tightly packed and dense at their core. The coiled leaves are a bright lime green and are wound through with curly brown hairs (which are actually pistils, botanical reproductive structures meant to catch pollen). Finally, translucent white trichomes coat these thick flowers, giving them a very sticky texture and making them hard to break up without the help of a grinder.

When they’re properly cured, a sweet, floral smell wafts up from buds of Project 4516 strain. There’s also an orange-inflected scent lurking underneath. Meanwhile, grinding up the flowers yields a mellow, earthy musk. When burnt, Project 4516 gives off a smooth and easily palatable smoke. This smoke has a hashy, spicy flavor on the exhale with some hints of fruit.

Effects of the Project 4516 strain 

Like many other sativa-dominant strains, Project 4516 strain has a fast-acting high that comes with a concerted head rush. What follows can range from an increase in salivation to a simple flush of the cheeks. Mentally, the buzz results in a kind of fast-paced thinking in which ideas and concepts may flow from one to the next in previously inconceivable associations. At this point, Project 4516 strain can aid concentration, whether the user is working on complicated, problem-oriented tasks or open-ended creative projects. It may also inspire the energy needed to handle more mundane chores like running errands or cleaning the house. Under some conditions, the strain may also warp the senses, leading to phenomena like visual distortions or an uncanny feeling of time dilation.

These psychedelic properties may be pushed even further with atmospheric enhancements like moody music or visually compelling movies. As Project 4516  high wears on or as dosage is increased, its previously upbeat properties melt into a more relaxed, sedentary energy. While the mind remains active and acute, the body tends to be weighed down. Within short order, Project 4516 sphysical high can be so strong as to be immobilizing, causing any outside stimuli to recede into the background. At these latter stages, the strain may make a nice accompaniment to extended binge-watching session or just simple, introspective daydreaming. Thanks to its two-stage high, Project 4516  is best enjoyed later in the day or during the early evening.