Ice Cream

Ice Cream Feminized Seeds by Paradise Seeds

Ice Cream feminized seeds are an indica-dominant hybrid from Paradise Seeds that won back-to-back Highlife Cups in 2008 and 2009 — and still holds up against modern genetics. A 60:40 indica-sativa cross with undisclosed parentage, she finishes flowering in 55 to 60 days, pushes yields to 500g/m² indoors, and tests at up to 22% THC. The flavour is what keeps growers coming back: creamy vanilla sweetness layered over pine resin, with a faint skunk edge that rounds out the exhale. Paradise Seeds won't say what went into the cross, but whatever it is, it clearly worked. Pack of 3 feminized seeds.

Specifications for Ice Cream Feminized Seeds

Why Ice Cream Feminized Seeds Deserve a Spot in Your Tent

Two Highlife Cups in consecutive years — 2008 and 2009 — isn't a fluke. That's a strain that showed up, performed, and convinced judges twice. And while some award winners from that era have quietly disappeared from seed banks, Ice Cream is still in the Paradise Seeds catalogue because growers keep choosing it. The reason is straightforward: 55 to 60 days of flowering is fast for an indica-dominant hybrid that yields 500 grams per square metre. Most strains at this THC level (up to 22%) ask you to wait 8 to 9 weeks minimum. Ice Cream can be done in 8 flat.

The flavour profile is the real hook, though. Crack a jar of properly cured Ice Cream and you get that unmistakable creamy vanilla — not artificial, not candy-sweet, but a smooth dairy-like richness that sits on the tongue. Behind it, pine resin and a gentle skunk funk. It's the kind of terp profile that makes you sniff the jar twice before rolling. We've seen growers run this strain five, six cycles in a row without getting bored of it. That says something.

The honest limitation? Paradise Seeds keep the genetics locked down. You won't find a lineage chart or parent-strain breakdown anywhere. For some growers, that's frustrating — especially if you like to predict phenotype expression or plan crosses. You're trusting Paradise Seeds' track record here, not a transparent genetic map. Given the results, that trust has been well placed so far.

How to Grow Ice Cream Feminized Seeds

1. Germination: Soak your Ice Cream feminized seeds in a glass of room-temperature water for 12 to 24 hours until they sink. Transfer to damp kitchen paper between two plates, keep warm (20-25°C), and wait for taproots to emerge — usually 24 to 72 hours.
2. Seedling stage: Plant taproots down in small pots with light, airy soil or coco coir. Keep humidity around 65-70% and light intensity low. These seedlings don't need much — 18/6 light cycle, gentle watering, no nutrients yet.
3. Vegetative growth: For SOG setups, keep veg short — 1 to 2 weeks is enough. Ice Cream's indica-dominant structure means she'll stay compact and bushy. If you're running fewer plants with more space, give her 3 to 4 weeks of veg and consider light defoliation to open up the canopy.
4. Flip to flower: Switch to 12/12 and watch her stretch. The 60:40 indica-sativa ratio means moderate stretch — nothing unmanageable, but stake or support the main colas if they get heavy. Flowering takes 55 to 60 days from the flip.
5. Feeding: She's not a particularly hungry plant, but she responds well to a steady PK boost during weeks 3 to 6 of flower. Don't overdo the nitrogen — that vanilla terp profile comes through best when you keep things clean in late flower.
6. Harvest and cure: Trichome check with a loupe — you're looking for mostly cloudy with a few amber. Outdoor growers in northern Europe should be chopping around mid-October. Dry slowly at 18-20°C with 55-60% humidity, then cure in jars for at least 2 weeks. The creamy vanilla flavour develops properly during the cure — rush it and you'll miss half the point.

Ice Cream vs Other Indica-Dominant Feminized Seeds

If you're weighing up Ice Cream against other indica-leaning strains in the Paradise Seeds range, here's how she stacks up. Sensi Star is another solid indica from a different breeder — heavier body effect, but longer flowering time and less distinctive flavour. White Widow is the classic comparison: similar THC range, but a completely different terp profile (earthy, spicy, no vanilla) and a more balanced 50:50 ratio that gives a different experience altogether.

Ice Cream's edge is the combination of speed, yield, and flavour. Finding all three in one cultivar at this level is uncommon. The 55-60 day flowering window means you can run more cycles per year than most comparable strains, and 500g/m² is a strong return for the time invested. The best indica-dominant feminized seed for SOG growers who want flavour without sacrificing productivity? This is it.