Alaskan Ice Seeds

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Alaskan Ice Seeds: From the North, With Love

Alaskan Ice seeds grow into beautiful plants with bright green leaves and buds with orange pistils or hairs growing out of the bud sites. The entire plant looks frosty, with crystal white resin covering the leaves and buds. The harvested nuggets are leafy and dank. The orange pistils disappear during the growth process, and what you are left with are green nuggets that are easy to break up with your fingers. Doing so will release that skunky aroma we discussed earlier. This strain has won multiple awards in its more than 30 years on this planet. Most notably, Alaskan Ice won the 2011 High Times Medical Cannabis Cup. This award cemented the strain as a potent hybrid that can be used recreationally or medicinally. This strain helps users with stress, anxiety, depression, and even moderate pain. As one of the breakout strains of the 1990s, Alaskan Ice has won the hearts and minds of the many who have tried it. Growers appreciate this strain for the final results.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Alaskan Ice is one of the very few strains of cannabis that enjoys the colder weather. With its roots deeply planted in northern wilderness, it is no wonder that this strain performs so well in cooler temperatures. The plants grow tall, which means they require ample headroom to grow vertically. Nutrient-rich soil and consistent watering will help this strain grow big and strong. The strain still performs well in warmer climates, as many have stated that a Mediterranean-like climate will also help generate the high THC content that this plant is known for. It is best handled by experienced growers who have a history of bringing strains to harvest. Canadian growers in cooler regions such as British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario will find that Alaskan Ice adapts particularly well to local outdoor conditions.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Alaskan Ice cannabis can be grown indoors and outdoors by experienced growers. The desired temperature for this strain is between 18–27°C. This strain requires 18–20 hours of light during the vegetative stage. Switching the light cycle to a 12/12 cycle will induce the flowering stage and bring you all the way to harvest. Under Canada's personal cultivation rules, adults may grow up to four plants per household for personal use, though regulations may vary by province.
• Moisture control: Humidity levels of approximately 60% during the vegetative phase, gradually decreasing to 40–50% or slightly lower during the flowering stage. Getting the humidity levels correct will ensure that your plants don't become mouldy.
• Training Techniques: Techniques such as pruning, topping, Low-Stress Training (LST), High-Stress Training (HST), Sea of Green (SOG), and Screen of Green (ScrOG) can significantly bolster yield. Timely harvesting and meticulous curing practices are essential to optimise the quality of the final product.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

• Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect the Alaskan Ice strain to reach harvest after a short flowering period of 55–65 days. Outdoors, it should be harvest-ready sometime in October, depending on when you planted your seeds.
• Yields: Indoor yields are around 500 grams per square metre, while outdoor grows typically produce up to 850 grams per plant. These yields are massive and a welcomed reward for all of the hard work you put in when trying to grow this strain of cannabis.

Dominant Terpenes in Alaskan Ice: Sweet and Uplifted

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

• Caryophyllene: Most Dominant – Known for being spicy and peppery, caryophyllene is one of the most common terpenes found in cannabis.
• Limonene: Secondary Terpene – Found in lemons and the rinds of citrus fruits, this terpene helps with anxiety and can improve lung function.
• Myrcene: Mother of All Terpenes – Myrcene is one of the most prominent terpenes in the cannabis world.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Alaskan Ice:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Alaskan Ice seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That euphoric, uplifted, and happy feeling you get when enjoying the Alaskan Ice strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• 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 22%, the THC in this balanced hybrid strain is responsible for the uplifted and happy feeling you get when enjoying Alaskan Ice cannabis.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts - While the CBD levels in Alaskan Ice are around 2%, the cannabinoid is still present, and the effects are noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, sleep, pain, and even stress. The CBD in the Alaskan Ice strain, even in its lower amounts, definitely has a positive effect on the user.

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