Alpha Blue
Alpha Blue
Also known as: Dream Diesel, DD, Alpha Dream
Overview
Alpha Blue, also known as Dream Diesel or DD, is a sativa-dominant hybrid descended from Blue Dream and NYC Diesel. This award-winning strain gained recognition in 2011 when it claimed two second-place prizes for Best Sativa at the High Times Medical Cannabis Cups in Denver and San Francisco. The strain combines the energizing, creative effects of NYC Diesel with the calming, euphoric qualities of Blue Dream, creating a balanced experience that appeals to both recreational and medicinal users.
Alpha Blue features medium to large flowers that taper into triangular, spade-like shapes with a distinctive appearance that looks more like flowers than dense buds. The buds display vibrant spring green leaves with red and orange pistils threaded throughout, often taking on hues of deep red and violet, and are glazed with sugary trichomes. The aroma is a pleasant combination of tart blueberry and sour candy that creates a pungent mixture of earthy berry notes, with sweet, candy-like aromas offset by strong earthy odors and diesel undertones.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with depression symptoms
- Often used for chronic fatigue management
- May provide mild pain relief for headaches and muscle aches
- Users report benefits for ADHD/ADD symptoms
- May help with appetite stimulation
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Alpha Blue is rated as easy to grow, making it suitable for novice cultivators, and is naturally resistant to most common molds and mildew. The flowering time is 8-9 weeks indoors, with outdoor harvest ready from mid-October to early October. Indoor yields average around 12 ounces per square meter (350g/m²), while outdoor yields can reach 15 ounces per plant (450g/plant). The plant grows 30-60 inches tall (3-8 feet) and thrives both indoors and outdoors. It prefers warm, dry, sunny climates outdoors and controlled environments indoors. Optimal growing conditions include temperatures of 70-85°F and humidity around 50% during flowering. Training techniques like topping and LST are recommended to increase yields and promote even canopy development.