Ice Strain
Ice is a famous 50/50 hybrid that won the 1998 High Times Cannabis Cup award, the most prestigious cannabis trophy on the planet. Ice (not “Ice Cream”, a different strain) is well known for its ability to create a potent uplift. It provides consumers with a generous burst of energy, creativity, and euphoria that is well balanced with calm and equanimity. Ice is a well-rounded strain and an all-time favorite among consumers the world over that delivers a buzz shortly after inhalation. It is bred by the famous Nirvana Seeds and is a cross between Skunk #1(hybrid), Shiva Skunk(Indica), Afghani(Indica) and Northern Lights(Indica), three powerful and popular strains. Some say that Ice is short for Indica Extreme Crystal, given that it is covered in crystals and comes from a line of Royal Indicas, though it is a 50/50 hybrid. Ice is well suitable for hash and THC concentrates with its huge resin content. It smells and tastes of citrus and other fruits, a mix of sweet and sour with some diesel undertones. The THC levels of Ice are between 16-22%. Ice is known to make people more social and extroverted when ingested in small doses and the effects last around 2 hours. Ice has sedative properties when used in larger quantities and is a smooth smoke that is suitable for first-time marijuana users. Ice is many connoisseurs all-time favorite strain. It looks, tastes and smokes extremely well and has an incredibly uplifting high. A group session smoking Ice will lead to giggles and fits of laughter all around as it puts everybody in a blissful and happy state. Ice generates huge yields and buds that are coated with resin content, making it a favorite among growers as well as consumers. The flowering time is between 9-10 weeks for what is widely regarded as a near perfect strain of marijuana.
Why do Patients Use Ice?
Ice has a huge number of medical benefits. It can be used to alleviate depression and is also good for pain, eating disorders and many other illnesses. Patients have reported that it helps with Fibromyalgia, CFS, anxiety, depression, pain, insomnia, MS, arthritis, glaucoma, migraines and eating disorders. It This strain can be found in medical dispensaries in Oregon, Washington, and Colorado. Ice is a top-shelf medical strain with many benefits. It is one of the best medical strains on the market that is of the highest quality.
Medical Uses of Ice
Depression
Pain
Stress
Anxiety
Arthritis
Glaucoma
Eating disorders
CFS
Fibromyalgia
Nerve pain
Side-Effects of Ice
Dry Mouth
Dry Eyes
Information about Ice
Classification
50% Indica 50% Sativa
Parents
The exact lineage of Ice is unknown, though it descends from Afghani, Skunk #1, Shiva Skunk and Northern Lights.
Stoned Meter
Ice has a rating of 9.0 on the stoned meter.
THC Level
THC levels of Ice are between 16-22%
Breeder
Ice is bred by Nirvana Seeds
Flowering Time
Ice has a moderate flowering time between 9-10 weeks.
Ideal Growing Method
Some phenotypes grow quite large, so best kept outdoors if possible.
Plant Height
Ice grows between 4-6 feet.
Yield
Ice generates a large yield of 600 grams per square meter.
Growing Skills
Ice requires moderate growing skills.
Potential Problems
Plants need support during the flowering stage, develops thick and dense buds.
