How to Grow Ice Cream Cake Seeds (2025 Grow Diary)

Why Grow Ice Cream Cake?

Ice Cream Cake is the dessert dream of the cannabis world, a 75% Indica hybrid blending Gelato 33 and Wedding Cake genetics into dense, trichome-frosted buds bursting with creamy sweetness. With up to 25% THC and a soothing yet creative high, it’s a top pick for flavor chasers and connoisseurs.

• Dense, resin-covered buds with sweet, milky notes
• Balanced Indica body calm with mental clarity
• Great bag appeal and strong dessert aroma
• Reliable yields indoors or outdoors

Ice Cream Cake

• 75% Indica
• Creative Daytime Inspiration
• Ideal for Green House Cultivation
• Ideal for Indoor Cultivation
• Master Grower's Must-Have
• Up to 25% THC

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Setup Checklist for Growing Ice Cream Cake Seeds

🏕️ Indoor Setup

• Tent: 3×3 ft or larger
• Lighting: Full-spectrum LED (400–600 W)
• Ventilation: Inline fan + carbon filter
• Medium: Soil or coco + perlite
• Pots: 3–5 gal fabric
• Water pH: 6.2–6.6
• Nutrients: Standard veg / bloom base + Cal-Mag

🌞 Outdoor Setup

• Climate: Warm, sunny, dry autumns preferred
• Soil: Well-draining and nutrient-rich
• Support: Use stakes for dense colas
• Harvest: Late September to early October

Germination: Starting Your Ice Cream Cake Grow

Use the reliable paper towel method to ensure strong germination.

• Place seeds between two damp paper towels
• Cover with two plates to keep dark & humid
• Maintain 70–75 °F
• When taproot ≈ ½″, plant root-tip down ½″ deep
  ⚠️ Avoid sealed plastic bags, airflow prevents rot.

Week 1: Seedling Stage

Provide soft light, high humidity, and stable warmth.

• Light: 18–24 h cycle, low intensity (24–30″ from LED)
• Temp: 72–77 °F |  Humidity: 65–70%
• Mist lightly and avoid waterlogging
• Gentle airflow to strengthen stems
  End of week: small round leaves turn into first true serrated leaves.

Week 2: Early Vegetative Growth

Growth accelerates and the plant establishes structure.

• Start light LST (low-stress training) to widen canopy
• Feed ¼-strength veg nutrients
• Temp: 73–78 °F |  Humidity: 60–65%
• Keep soil moist but not wet
  Strong roots and branching begin to form by week’s end.

Week 3: Veg Expansion

Your Ice Cream Cake plant starts to fill out with dense leaves.

• Height: 10–14 inches
• Feed ½-strength veg nutrients
• Humidity: 55–60% |  Temp: 73–78 °F
• Consider topping above 5th node for more colas
  The aroma becomes noticeably sweet and creamy even before flower.

Week 4: Pre-Flower Transition

You’re approaching flower, time to prep.

• Defoliate lower growth for airflow
• Drop humidity to 50–55%
• Maintain 72–78 °F
• Switch to bloom nutrients next week
• Flip to 12/12 light cycle indoors
  First white pistils appear, flower phase has begun.

Week 5–6: Flower Initiation

The stretch starts and buds begin to form.

• Light: 12/12 cycle
• Temp: 70–77 °F |  Humidity: 45–50%
• Full bloom nutrients (high P & K)
• Add extra airflow as aroma intensifies
  Expect a rich blend of earth and vanilla notes in the room.

Week 7–8: Bud Formation

This is the peak frost phase.

• Temp: 68–75 °F |  Humidity: 40–45%
• Maintain nutrients and consistent watering
• Optional PK booster for density
• Support colas to prevent bending
  Buds become fat, sticky, and sparkling like ice-coated treats.

Week 9–10: Ripening & Flush

Your final weeks define flavor and smoothness.

• Flush with plain pH-balanced water for 5–7 days
• Temp: 65–70 °F |  Humidity: 35–40%
• Check trichomes; mostly cloudy with 10–15% amber
• Harvest when pistils are 70–80% darkened
  Expect a creamy, sweet aroma with frost-white buds.

Harvest & Curing

• Dry: Hang in dark room 60 °F / 55% RH for 10–14 days
• Cure: Place buds in glass jars and burp daily for a week
• Cure 3–4 weeks to develop rich creamy flavor and smooth burn

Proper curing brings out that dessert-like finish Ice Cream Cake is famous for.

Final Thoughts on Growing Ice Cream Cake Seeds

Ice Cream Cake is a grower-friendly hybrid with elite flavor and appearance.
Expect medium height, dense buds, and powerful creamy-sweet aromas.
Perfect for growers who want top-shelf bag appeal and balanced effects.

• Reliable 8–10 week bloom
• Excellent resin production for extracts
• Calming and happy high ideal for evenings

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FAQ: Growing Ice Cream Cake Seeds

How long does Ice Cream Cake take to flower?
Around 8–10 weeks indoors; harvest in late September or early October outdoors.

How tall does it grow?
Compact, around 40–50 inches, ideal for indoor setups.

What yields can I expect?
~1.5 oz/ft² indoors and 20–30 oz per plant outdoors.

What does it taste like?
Sweet and creamy with earthy vanilla notes, a true dessert strain.

What effects does it have?
Calming, happy, and lightly creative, the perfect evening hybrid.