Humboldt Dream Auto: The Lucid Dream
Humboldt Dream Auto: The Lucid Dream
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Autoflower
Breeder: Humboldt Seed Company
Lineage: Humboldt Dream (Purple Panty Dropper x Blue Dream) x Ruderalis
Market Status: The "Blue Dream Upgrade"; Blue Dream is the most famous strain of the modern era, but it has flaws (long flowering, lanky structure). Humboldt Dream Auto fixes them. It takes the beloved berry flavor and euphoric high of the original and packages it into a mold-resistant, fast-finishing autoflower that is perfect for beginners and experts alike.
THC Content: 20% – 25% (Potent & Sweet)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene, Linalool
Key Effects: Dreamy Euphoria, Gentle Relaxation, Creative Focus, "Daytime" Calm
Blue Dream changed the cannabis world, but growing it can be a hassle. It stretches like crazy, takes 10 weeks to finish, and is prone to powdery mildew. Humboldt Dream Auto is the solution.
Bred by Humboldt Seed Company, this strain is an engineering marvel. They took their proprietary "Humboldt Dream" cut—which crosses the legendary Blue Dream with the sturdy, purple Purple Panty Dropper—and converted it into an autoflower.
The result is a plant that smells exactly like the sweet, blueberry pancakes aroma of the original but grows with the compact, rugged structure of an Indica. It finishes in under three months and is virtually bulletproof against mold, making it the perfect way to grow a legend without the headache.
History and Lineage: Perfecting the Legend
This strain is a case study in "stabilization breeding."
The Mother (Humboldt Dream): HSC’s improved version of Blue Dream. By crossing the original Santa Cruz Blue Dream with Purple Panty Dropper, they added stem strength, purple color potential, and significant pest resistance, all while keeping the berry terpene profile intact.
The Auto Trait: By introducing their elite Ruderalis donor, HSC locked in the automatic timer. This allows the plant to flower based on age rather than light, meaning you can harvest top-shelf Blue Dream buds in the middle of summer.
The Synthesis: Humboldt Dream Auto retains the soaring, happy high of the Blue Dream parent but grounds it with the physical relaxation and sturdy growth structure of the PPD.
Terpene Profile: Blueberries and Pine
If you miss the smell of 2010-era dispensaries, this strain will take you back. It is sweet, fruity, and inviting.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Sweetness): The dominant terpene. It provides the heavy, ripe berry aroma that defines the strain.
Pinene (The Forest): A sharp, fresh note of pine needles and cedar that cuts through the sugar, adding a refreshing "outdoor" quality.
Linalool (The Floral): Adds a subtle floral/lavender note that smooths out the smoke and contributes to the relaxing effects.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is instantly recognizable. It smells of sweet blueberry muffins, fresh pine, and wildflowers.
The Smoke: Smooth and sugary. It tastes of berry jam, vanilla, and earthy haze. It lacks the heavy fuel notes of modern strains, offering a classic "sweet weed" experience.
Strain Effects: The Lucid High
Humboldt Dream Auto captures the "Goldilocks" effect that made Blue Dream famous. It isn't too racy, and it isn't too heavy.
The Experience
The Lift: The high starts with a gentle cerebral stimulation. It wakes up the brain and enhances colors and sounds.
The Creativity: It is widely considered a creative strain. It is perfect for painting, writing, or brainstorming.
The Relaxation: Unlike the pure Sativa haze of the original, the auto version (thanks to PPD) has a warm, comforting body buzz that keeps you relaxed.
The Vibe: It is a "happy" strain. It is excellent for social anxiety or just taking the edge off a bad day without knocking you out.
Best For: Creative hobbies, hiking, daytime socialization, anxiety relief, and beginner smokers.
Growing Humboldt Dream Auto: The Easy Road
This is arguably one of the easiest strains to grow in the entire HSC catalog.
Growth Structure
The Size: It grows to a medium height (3-4 feet). It is not a monster like Magic Melon Auto, making it manageable for smaller tents or balconies.
The Speed: It finishes in 70 to 80 days from seed.
The Resistance: This is its superpower. It has elite resistance to Botrytis (Bud Rot) and Powdery Mildew. The buds are dense but structured to shed water, making it a great choice for humid climates.
The Yield: High. It produces long, continuous colas that are easy to trim.
The Color: In the final weeks, especially if temperatures drop, the leaves and buds will often turn deep shades of purple and blue, creating massive bag appeal.
Grower’s Tip: This strain is very forgiving of nutrient fluctuations. It is an excellent "first plant" for new growers. Just give it plenty of light (18/6 or 20/4 cycle indoors) and let it do its thing. It requires very little training.
Final Verdict: The Accessible Legend
Humboldt Dream Auto is the best way to experience the magic of Blue Dream without the difficulty of growing a finicky Sativa. It offers the same delicious blueberry-pine flavor and the same happy, creative high, but on a plant that is tough, fast, and beautiful. It is a modern classic that pays homage to the past while embracing the convenience of the future.
You should choose Humboldt Dream Auto if:
You love Blue Dream (Berry/Pine flavors).
You are a beginner grower.
You need mold resistance for outdoor growing.
You want a balanced, creative high.
Score: 9.5/10 (The User-Friendly Classic)