Ice Cream Cake Auto

Ice Cream Cake: A Taste of Greatness

The Ice Cream Cake Auto strain of cannabis has a citrusy sweet taste and aroma that are welcoming to cannabis growers and users internationally. A perfect pre-bed bud, Ice Cream Cake offers a euphoric cerebral high with a sleepy and relaxed body buzz making it the ideal nightcap after a long day. When grown to completion the flowers and buds are a brilliant shade of green with hints of purple and amber that make it stand out in any grow room. The strain won the 2008 and 2009 Highlife Cannabis Cup cementing its legacy as a popular enough strain to bring home some of the most coveted hardware in the universe. Overall, this aromatic strain is a real sweet treat for any cannabis gardener. If you’re interested in inspiring your crop to reach its full potential you should take a peek at the info we’ve provided below. Follow our grow tips and in almost no time you will be harvesting dense, resin-rich buds that will take you to the moon and back.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Ice Cream Cake can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Both setups require a Mediterranean-esque climate that provides loads of warmth and sunshine. Adequate airflow will help keep the humidity levels low and will help these medium height, yet stocky plants growing to success. Nutrient-rich soil with solid drainage and a pH level between 6 and 7 is ideal when growing this strain. Even though the plant is shorter than the average plant it does take up a good amount of space in your grow setup. Leave ample room on either side of the plant so it can grow to its natural size. The root structure in particular is known to be lengthy so spacing is key with this popular Indica-hybrid. Larger pots are recommended for outdoor grows.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Ice Cream Cake grows best in dry conditions with full spectrum LED lights if grown indoors. Maintain consistent temperature and humidity levels. Outdoor growers should give these plants between 3-6 feet on either side to give space for the root system underneath the soil. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 70-80 degrees fahrenheit. Also, a 12 hours on and 12 hours off light cycle will do wonders to this strain during its vegetative stage. If you’re planning to grow indoors, you won’t need to manually adjust your lighting cycles, as this indica-dominant hybrid will simply flower on its own
• Moisture control: The Ice Cream Cake strain, during vegetative growth, prefers a humidity level 40-60%. As the plants move into the flowering stage, the humidity level should remain the same. This will ensure the plants don’t grow mold or mildew.
• Training Techniques: Ice Cream Cake benefits from low-stress training or the Screen of Green method to increase yields and promote lateral growth. Ultimately both training techniques will promote more light getting to every inch of the plant which is what creates a healthier, fuller yield.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Ice Cream Cake female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time: With an indoor grow you can expect the Ice Cream Cake strain to harvest after its flowering stage of 55-65 days. Outdoor cultivators should plan on harvesting their cannabis crop in late September or early October. Both flowering times are pretty short all things considered. This is another reason why growers have this strain in their arsenal more times than not.
• Yields: Indoor yields are around 550 grams per square meter, while outdoor grows typically produce over 500 grams per plant. These harvests are pretty solid when you consider the short grow time and the HUGE THC content in each bud.

Dominant Terpenes in Ice Cream Cake: For the Sweet Tooth

The Ice Cream Cake terpene profile is directly responsible for how this plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is caryophyllene while myrcene, linalool, and limonene are the secondary terpenes.

• Caryophyllene: The Most Dominant – A spicy, peppery terpene that has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Myrcene: Runner Up – Known for balancing the other terpenes within the strain with earthy, clove-like notes.
• Limonene: Citrusy- Sweet scent and taste reminiscent of citrus. May boost mood and contribute to the euphoric effects of the strain.
• Linalool: Aroma and Flavor– Linalool produces a warm body buzz while leaving you feeling sleepy and relaxed.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Ice Cream Cake Auto:

Cannabinoids, although in the background, play an important role in Ice Cream Cake and are generally a huge part in the makeup of cannabis. That euphoric, relaxed and sleepy feeling you get when using ICC is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something a little different.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a hefty 24%, the THC in the Indica-dominant strain is responsible for how cozy this bud makes you feel.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Ice Cream Cake are just over 1% CBD still plays a role in what the strain does to the user, more on a physical level than a cerebral level. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with muscle soreness as well as aches and pains and can also help with insomnia.