Ice Cool by Sweet Seeds
Look, I don't care what anybody says, Ice Cool from Sweet Seeds is a straight up classic that doesn't get nearly the respect it deserves anymore. Yeah it's a sativa-leaning hybrid built off those legendary NYC Diesel lines, but it grows like an absolute tank. Sweet Seeds dropped this one and suddenly everyone in Europe was trying to run it. It gets its name because by the end of harvest the buds are so caked in trichomes they literally look like they were left out in a blizzard. The bag appeal is just nuts.
Honestly, running this strain is a blast. For a plant with 60% sativa genetics she behaves incredibly well indoors, staying relatively compact and stacking thick, dense colas that look way more indica than they have any right to. But don't sleep on the stretch, man, because she will explode when you flip the lights. And the smell in the grow room? Insane. It's this intensely pungent, eye-watering exotic mix of sour fruit and straight up diesel fuel. If your carbon filter isn't brand new, your whole neighborhood is gonna know exactly what you're up to.
The high is where Ice Cool really separates the men from the boys. It's stupid strong. You hit a bowl of this and it’s almost psychedelic, just this soaring, racing cerebral rush that lasts way longer than you expect. Take a few too many pulls and you'll literally find yourself pacing around your living room having arguments with people who aren't even there. But if you catch the right wave? It's pure creative fuel. The taste is incredibly sharp on the exhale, leaving this sour, chemical tang on your tongue that you'll be smacking your lips over for twenty minutes.
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| Breeder | Sweet Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | India Sativa × NYC Diesel |
| Descendants | Mandarine Auto, Ice Cool Auto, Ice Cool CBD, Cream Mandarine Auto, Sweet Seeds - Cream Mandarine |
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Growing Ice Cool: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with India Sativa or NYC Diesel will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Ice Cool FAQ
How long does Ice Cool take to flower?
Ice Cool typically flowers in around 63 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Ice Cool an indica or a sativa?
Ice Cool is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Ice Cool?
Ice Cool was bred from India Sativa × NYC Diesel by Sweet Seeds.
What environment does Ice Cool like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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