Zambeza Seeds crossed three top-performing Indicas to create Vanilla Ice: Northern Light, Skunk, and Afghani. These reliable genetics literally produced tons of high-quality weed over the years, and are therefore the ideal basis for this Indica-dominant crossing. Expect reliable growth, sugar-coated buds, and flavours of fresh vanilla. Both Indica- and Hash lovers have just found their perfect match!
Vanilla Ice grows like a typical Indica and stays rather compact in size when it’s being cultivated indoors. Under artificial lighting heights of 60-90cm are common, whereas outdoor growers can expect to get significantly taller plants, with heights of up to 170-200cm. It’s not the highest-yielding strain in Zambeza’s catalogue but indoor yields of 550-650g/m², and outdoor yields of 450-550g per plant are still remarkable. Especially, when those numbers are put in relation to the short flowering time of approximately 55 days, and to the exceptional quality of the final product. When harvest is getting closer, one gets the impression of looking at a winter wonderland when taking a glimpse at Vanilla Ice. The frosted nuggets are phenomenal!
It’s also the unique taste, making Vanilla Ice a variety of excellence. Smokers can expect to get delightful sugary aromas with a decent amount of fresh vanilla pod. This Indica is not only tasteful, but also extremely resinous, and therefore a very option for growers that like to produce hash or other extracts. Effects of smoking Vanilla Ice include the feeling of being incredibly stoned and relaxed, but also focused and clear-minded when it’s necessary.
Both Hash- and Indica lovers can definitely consider Vanilla Ice for their next grow. These sugar-coated buds are a pure delight for our senses and Hash, produced from this strain, truly plays in the Champions-League of European extracts. Iceberg, right ahead!
- Genetics Skunk x Northern Lights x Afghani
- THC 17%
- Flowering time +/- 55 days
- Type Indica dominant
- Height indoor 60 - 90cm
- Height outdoor 170 - 200cm
- Yield indoor g/m² 550 - 600g
- Yield outdoor g/plant 450 - 550g
- Taste Fresh, Sugar, Vanilla
- Effect Relaxed, Stoned, Focused
Strain FAQ
Which terpenes give cannabis its vanilla scent?
Myrcene is sweet and silky. Humulene's earthy, woody notes add depth. A spicy warmth from caryophyllene and linalool's floral undertones give it a vanilla-like sweetness.
Why are normal strength strains with 10%–19% THC commonly recommended for legal medical use?
For their balance, legal medical cannabis patients reportedly choose strains in this THC range. They are said to help relieve pain, anxiety, and insomnia without the psychoactivity of higher THC levels. This is said to make them a good choice for people seeking mild relief.
Why do some people choose shorter-flowering strains?
Fast-flowering strains obviously enable for faster turnaround times, which can help legal producers maximise space year-round. This efficiency can allow numerous harvests each year and increases profitability.
How do hybrid strains complicate cannabis genetics?
Hybrids complicate the genetic environment beyond just Indica and Sativa. By crossbreeding numerous generations, hybrids have developed many traits from both parents, creating polyhybrid strains. Genetic variety gives the cannabis family tree many interesting relatives!
How does stress come into high yielding strains?
Yields are often said to be increased by stress training methods like LST and HST. These strategies bend the plant to improve light and airflow, which it is reported boosts bud formation.
Martin
Please wait...
