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Ice

ICE from Royal Queen Seeds is a feminized, strongly indica-dominant, resin-rich cultivar bred from Afghan, Northern Lights and Skunk. The compact indoor version develops thick leaves and densely frosted flowers, which explain its name. Its aroma is described as skunky, while its effects are strongly physical and deeply relaxing.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • skunky

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Ice is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below.

Editorial profile

Ice in detail

Origin & classification

For the feminized version from Royal Queen Seeds, the name ICE stands for “Indica Crystal Extreme” and refers to its heavily frosted flowers. The breeder description traces the cultivar back to Afghan, Northern Lights and Skunk. This conflicts with the normalized fields, which contain only ICE × Afghan. The detailed, version-specific parent information is more internally consistent, but should be reviewed before any master-data changes are made.

Aroma & flavour

ICE is described as 90 percent indica-dominant. According to the source, it remains compact indoors at approximately 80 to 120 centimetres, while outdoor plants are said to reach 150 to 200 centimetres. Large, thick leaves and short stature are highlighted as classic indica characteristics. The description mentions pruning or trimming to encourage lateral branching; removing upper fan leaves is also cited as a breeder-specific cultivation note.

Terpene profile

The defining characteristic is its strong resin production. Numerous resin glands make the flowers appear almost snow-white and gave the strain its name. Royal Queen Seeds particularly emphasizes this trait in connection with processing the resinous plant material. In the structured data, a skunky direction is documented aromatically. The English source additionally mentions menthol and pine, but apparently belongs to a different genetic representation and is therefore not combined with the RQS version.

Effect tendency

The effects of the documented version are described as strongly physical, relaxing and heavy. Such breeder-specific impressions are not a guarantee. The source text states approximately 18 percent THC and a low CBD content; the differing English source lists 18 to 24 percent THC. Due to the differing version descriptions, no precise generally applicable cannabinoid range should be established for now.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Royal Queen Seeds gives a flowering time of eight weeks, although some plants are allowed to mature for up to ten weeks. The structured field of nine to ten weeks reflects this range only partially. Indoor yields are stated as 400 to 450 grams per square metre, and outdoor yields as 500 to 550 grams per plant; neither is a yield guarantee. A warm climate is considered preferable, while outdoor performance in Northern Europe is assessed cautiously. All cultivation data expressly refers to ICE Feminized from Royal Queen Seeds.

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Related genetic context

AK-48Crystal Queen

Related parent line

ICED GrapefruitRaspberry CoughWhite CastleWhite ICE

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Ice

What type of strain is Ice?

We list Ice as an indica-dominant strain with the parent line ICE × Afghan.

What genetics are behind Ice?

The parent line of Ice is ICE × Afghan.

What does Ice smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Ice is primarily associated with skunky notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What flowering time is given for Ice?

Ice is listed with a flowering time of 9-10 weeks.

Which breeder is named for Ice?

Royal Queen Seeds is named as the breeder or cultivator of Ice.