Alt Sol has become one of the more recognizable names in Washington, DC’s medical cannabis market, especially among patients who pay close attention to flower, genetics and new strain drops. Unlike national brands that eventually make their way into the District, Alt Sol has deep roots right here in DC, with a cultivation program that has been operating since 2015.
If you’ve seen the Alt Sol name while browsing a DC medical cannabis menu and wondered what the brand is all about, here’s a closer look at its history, cultivation approach, genetics and some of the strains you may come across.
What Is Alt Sol?
Alt Sol, short for Alternative Solutions, is a Washington, DC cannabis cultivator and manufacturer. The company describes itself as a cultivator-first craft cannabis brand and has been growing in the District since 2015. DC’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration currently lists Alternative Solutions as an operating licensed cultivation center and manufacturer in Ward 5.
That local connection is a big part of what makes Alt Sol interesting. Rather than cannabis being produced elsewhere and brought into the DC market, Alt Sol’s flower is cultivated within Washington, DC’s regulated medical cannabis system.
What Is Alt Sol Known For?
Flower and genetics are at the center of the Alt Sol brand.
Alt Sol describes its cultivation process as focused on precision horticulture, with attention paid to individual plants, harvesting times, cannabinoid profiles and terpene development. According to the company, its flower is cold-dried, cured in small batches and hand-trimmed.
The brand also maintains an unusually large genetics library. Its current online strain library lists dozens of strains in rotation, while Alt Sol says it has cultivated well over 100 different strains throughout its history.
For patients, that means the Alt Sol menu doesn’t necessarily stay the same throughout the year. Different genetics can move in and out of rotation as new harvests become available.
Popular Alt Sol Strains
One of the fun parts of following Alt Sol is seeing which strains show up in each new drop.
Its current and previous rotations have included familiar genetics alongside some less common cultivars. Depending on availability, patients may encounter names such as Fuel Biscuits, Jack Herer, Panama Red, Permanent Marker, Motorbreath, 91 Octane, Gelatti Mints, Triple Burger, Petro Chem and MAC1, among many others.
Alt Sol’s library also includes strains that have developed a particularly strong connection with its DC following. Goji OG, for example, is a cross of Nepali OG and Snow Lotus that Alt Sol describes as one of its longstanding DC favorites.
Because cannabis genetics and harvests vary, it’s worth looking beyond the strain name alone when deciding between products.
How to Choose Between Alt Sol Strains
Seeing several Alt Sol strains on the same menu can make choosing one a little overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the genetics.
Instead of relying entirely on whether a product is labeled indica, sativa or hybrid, take a few minutes to compare the information available on each product. Cannabinoid percentages, terpene profiles, genetics and product type can all give you additional context.
The highest THC percentage isn’t automatically the best choice, either. Two batches with similar THC levels can still have noticeably different aroma, flavor and overall characteristics.
If you’re new to reading cannabis packaging, our How to Read a Cannabis Product Label guide breaks down some of the information you’re likely to encounter.
And if terms such as limonene, myrcene or caryophyllene keep appearing while you’re comparing products, our Cannabis Terpenes Explained guide is a good place to start.
Does Alt Sol Only Make Flower?
Although flower is a major part of Alt Sol’s identity, the brand has released other cannabis products as well.
Past Alt Sol releases have included pre-roll products, tinctures and other formats in addition to traditional flower. Availability can change, however, so the products you see on a medical cannabis menu today may be different from what was available during an earlier harvest or drop.
That’s another reason we recommend checking the current menu rather than relying on an older list of products.
Is Alt Sol Grown in Washington, DC?
Yes. Alt Sol is genuinely part of Washington, DC’s licensed cannabis cultivation system.
Alternative Solutions is currently listed by DC’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration as an operating cultivation center and manufacturer. Under DC’s medical cannabis licensing structure, cultivation centers are licensed to grow cannabis for distribution through licensed medical cannabis retailers, while manufacturers are permitted to process, package and label medical cannabis products.
For patients interested in supporting cannabis grown within the District, that makes Alt Sol a particularly relevant brand to know.
Where Can You Find Alt Sol in Washington, DC?
Alt Sol products are available through licensed medical cannabis retailers in Washington, DC, including Local’d.
Because strains and inventory can change as products sell out and new drops arrive, we’ve made it easy to see what’s actually available instead of maintaining a static list that may quickly become outdated.
Browse the current Alt Sol selection on Local’d:
Shop Alt Sol at Local’d
Our live menu will show the Alt Sol products currently available for ordering.
Getting Alt Sol Delivered in DC
If you find an Alt Sol product you’d like to try, Local’d offers licensed medical cannabis delivery throughout Washington, DC.
Local’d is an online-only medical cannabis retailer licensed through DC’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. ABCA currently lists Local’d among the District’s operational internet retailers.
Orders can be placed online for delivery throughout DC, with Local’d typically delivering in approximately 30–60 minutes depending on location, traffic, weather and current order volume.
You can also explore our Weed Delivery in DC guide to learn more about how ordering works, delivery areas and what to expect when your order arrives.
The Bottom Line
Alt Sol has been part of Washington, DC’s cannabis landscape for more than a decade, building its reputation around locally cultivated flower, an extensive genetics library and frequently rotating strain drops.
That variety is also why there isn’t necessarily one Alt Sol strain that’s right for everyone. Instead of chasing the highest THC number or choosing based entirely on an indica or sativa label, compare the genetics, cannabinoid information, terpene profile and product format to find something that fits what you’re looking for.
And because Alt Sol’s selection changes throughout the year, checking a current menu is the easiest way to see which strains and products are available in DC right now.
