Hybrid80% Indica / 20% Sativa18-25% THC

Icee Sherbert

Also known as: Iccee Sherbet, Icee Sherbet

Breeder: Tiki Madman (attributed)

A heavily indica-dominant hybrid combining Ice Cream Cake's dense structure and vanilla-cream terpenes with Sunset Sherbet's fruity brightness. Primarily significant as a foundational breeding tool in Tiki Madman's Michigan-based program, producing commercially successful offspring like Lemon Iccee and Ice Cream Bx. As a standalone cultivar, it delivers a slow-building, deeply sedating high with a dessert-forward flavor profile. The name is nonstandardized — appearing as “Iccee Sherbet,” “Ice Cream Sherbert,” and occasionally confused with “Sherb Cake” (which is technically Sunset Sherbet x Wedding Cake, a sibling cross rather than the same cultivar). The specific Ice Cream Cake x Sunset Sherbet cross gained traction through Michigan-based breeder Tiki Madman, who uses Icee Sherbert as a foundational parent in his breeding program producing Lemon Iccee, Ice Cream BX, Guava Gelato x Iccee Sherbert, and Icee Sherb Gelato among others. Lume Cannabis Co. in Michigan markets flower under the “Icee Sherbert” name with confirmed ICC x Sunset Sherbet lineage. Note: Leafly’s “Ice Cream Sherbet” entry (Gelato 33 x Sherbert by Motherland Genetics) is a different cultivar with different parentage.

Lineage

Ice Cream Cake x Sunset Sherbet

THC Range

18-25%

Flower Time

8-9 weeks

Difficulty

Intermediate

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Ice Cream Cake x Sunset Sherbet

Ice Cream Cake (mother) is Wedding Cake x Gelato #33 by Seed Junky Genetics. It contributes dense compact bud structure with high calyx-to-leaf ratio, heavy trichome production with 73-120µm heads ideal for hash, sweet vanilla/cream flavor driven by caryophyllene/limonene/linalool, deep body relaxation, purple coloration potential, and 20-25% THC. Sunset Sherbet (father) is Girl Scout Cookies (Thin Mint cut) x Pink Panties by Mr. Sherbinski. It contributes fruity tangy citrus-cream terpenes, limonene-forward brightness, euphoric uplifting mental effects balanced with body relaxation, bushy medium-height growth, purple coloration under cool temps, and greasy trichome character ideal for solventless extraction.

Lineage Dispute

The breeder is unverified. SeedFinder.eu does not have a standalone entry for Icee Sherbert — it appears only as 'Unknown Strain [unknown: Icee Sherbert]' in Tiki Madman's crosses. Tiki Madman uses it extensively in his breeding program but has not explicitly claimed to have bred it. Additionally, significant naming confusion exists: 'Ice Cream Sherbet' by Motherland Genetics (Gelato 33 x Sunset Sherbet) is a completely different strain by a different breeder. Some seed banks sell 'Oreo Blizzard' with the same ICC x Sunset Sherbet lineage, creating further name collisions.

Terpene Profile

DOMINANT

Caryophyllene — Dominant in both parents; provides peppery, spicy warmth and anti-inflammatory effects via CB2 receptor activation

DOMINANT

Limonene — Strong in both ICC and Sunset Sherbet; contributes citrus brightness, mood elevation, and sweet lemon top note

SECONDARY

Linalool — Prominent from ICC side; floral lavender notes enhancing creamy sweet character and promoting relaxation

SECONDARY

Myrcene — Prominent from Sunset Sherbet; earthy herbal base notes contributing to sedative body effects

SECONDARY

Humulene — Minor amounts contributing earthy, woody undertones

Aroma: Like hanging out at an ice cream parlor — sweet vanilla ice cream with sugary nutty cinnamon cookies. Sweet and creamy overall character with dairy notes. The dense buds release intensifying sweetness when broken open, with the ICC parent contributing room-filling intensity in late flower that benefits from carbon filtration.

Flavor: An absolute treat with sweet creamy vanilla ice cream accented by bright citrusy lemon candies. Inhale delivers sweet cream and lemon candy brightness. Exhale brings cake and dough notes with lingering cream. Described as tasting like lemon candies and bundt cake. The dessert-forward character reflects both parents — ICC's vanilla cream and cake notes combined with Sunset Sherbet's citrus-fruit tang.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Settles in slowly rather than an immediate rush. Initial effects manifest as a lifted sense of happiness that boosts the spirits.

Begins with lifted mood, happiness, and spirit-boosting calm. A deep sense of calm then washes over as thought processes 'freeze' — described as a brain-freeze sensation. Progresses to heady bliss with full mental relaxation and desire to kick back without a care. Hits body and brain before settling in the third eye. Deeply sedating at peak, suitable for late-night use.

Duration: Long-lasting sedation. The slow onset extends into a prolonged plateau before gradual descent.

Commonly Reported Uses

Chronic stressPTSDDepressionChronic painHeadachesInsomnia

Grower's Notes

Flower

8-9 weeks

Indoor Yield

450-600 g/m²

Outdoor Yield

500-700 g/plant

Difficulty

Intermediate

Height / Stretch

Short-medium (3-4 ft indoors)

Environment

Indoor preferred; warm dry outdoor;

Icee Sherbert grows like a textbook indica-dominant hybrid — compact, bushy, and built to stack weight. Tight internodal spacing from Ice Cream Cake and stout lateral branching produce dense golf-ball colas prized for bag appeal and extraction potential.

Growth Structure and Training

Stout lateral branching fills canopy space quickly in veg. The structure responds exceptionally well to topping at the fifth or sixth node followed by LST or SCROG to break apical dominance and distribute bud sites evenly. Expect approximately 1.5x stretch after flip; plan a flip height around 18 inches to finish at 3–4 feet indoors.

Flowering Time and Harvest

Flowering runs 8–9 weeks (56–63 days), with most cuts finishing closer to day 60. Calyx stacking intensifies from week five onward, with significant bulk added in weeks six through eight. Harvest at 70–80% cloudy trichomes with 10–15% amber for balanced euphoria. Plants telegraph readiness through increasing amber on sugar leaves before the main heads turn.

Nutrient Management

Moderate to high nitrogen in veg, tapering by week three of flower. Elevate phosphorus and potassium from preflower through week five for resin and calyx expansion. Target EC 1.4–1.7 in veg and 1.8–2.2 in mid-flower, easing to 1.4–1.6 in the final ten days. Cal-Mag supplementation is essential — Cake-Gelato lines are notorious consumers under LEDs. Maintain pH 5.8–6.2 in soilless media, 6.2–6.8 in soil.

Environment and Climate

Veg at 75–80°F and 60–65% RH (VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa). Early flower at 72–78°F and 50–55% RH (VPD 1.1–1.3 kPa). Late flower demands humidity below 45% with night temperatures dropped to 64–68°F to stimulate anthocyanin expression. Humidity above 45% in the final weeks risks grey mold on densely packed colas.

Lighting

Runs best under optimized LED at 700–900 µmol/m²/s PPFD in flower, with CO₂ at 1,000–1,200 ppm for aggressive growers. The bushy structure benefits from SCROG for uniform light distribution.

Pest and Disease Resistance

Dense buds deliver weight but create dead air pockets where botrytis thrives. Powdery mildew exploits tight canopies if defoliation is neglected. Defoliate in two waves: lower third cleanup in late veg and interior opening around day 21 of flower. Strong oscillating fans and aggressive canopy management are non-negotiable.

Yield

Indoor yields of 450–600 g/m² with proper training; outdoor harvests of 500–700 g/plant in warm, dry climates. SCROG setups push yields further. The cultivar responds strongly to training and rewards dialed-in environments.

Bud Structure and Trichomes

Dense, egg-shaped flowers with thick calyx stacking and extraordinary trichome coverage. Sugar leaves curl tightly into buds, making trimming efficient. Trichome character reads more greasy than sandy — a Sunset Sherbet trait that preserves volatile terpenes through pressing.

Color Development

Both parents express purple under cooler temperatures. Expect emerald green base with dark purple to full lavender swaths depending on phenotype and night temps. Orange to copper pistils contrast against the frosted surface. Drop nights to 64–68°F in the final two weeks for anthocyanin expression.

Drying and Curing

Hang-dry at 60°F and 55–60% RH for 10–14 days until stems snap cleanly. The cream-and-citrus terpene profile is volatile above 70°F — rushing destroys the layered flavor. Cure in glass at 58–62% RH, burping twice daily for week one and once daily for week two. The vanilla-sherbet finish opens at three to four weeks.

Wash and Extraction

Excellent hash candidate drawing on proven parentage. ICC contributes dense trichome heads in the 73–120µm range while Sunset Sherbet adds greasy, terpene-rich resin. Fresh-frozen material should yield 3–6% WPFF, with premium collection in the 73–90µm bags. The greasy resin character makes this cultivar well-suited for solventless production.

History & Origin

Icee Sherbert emerged from the Michigan breeding scene, most closely associated with Tiki Madman — a US Armed Forces veteran with over two decades of cannabis breeding experience. His program utilizes tissue culture techniques for maintaining clean genetic stock. The strain likely originated in the 2019-2021 era when ICC-based breeding projects became widespread. Its primary significance is as a foundational breeding tool rather than a standalone commercial strain. The 'Icee' branding has become a recognizable genetic line in Tiki Madman's catalog, with offspring like Lemon Iccee gaining commercial traction in Michigan and California markets. As a standalone flower product, it has appeared in the Michigan dispensary market through Lume Cannabis Co.

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Icee Sherbert as a parent:

Lemon Iccee— Lemon Mints x Icee Sherbert→

Ice Cream Bx (ICC BX)— Ice Cream Cake x Icee Sherbert

Guava Gelato x Iccee Sherbert— Gelato #25 (Guava cut) x Icee Sherbert

Lemon Jealousy— Lemon Iccee x Jealousy (second generation)

Oreoz Blizzard— Oreoz x Lemon Iccee (second generation)→

Head Hunter— Pablo's Revenge x Ice Cream Cake Bx (second generation)

Frequently Asked Questions

6 common questions about Icee Sherbert

What is Icee Sherbert and what are its genetics?

Icee Sherbert is a hybrid cannabis strain (80% Indica / 20% Sativa) bred by Tiki Madman (attributed). It is a cross of Ice Cream Cake x Sunset Sherbet, testing at 18-25% THC. A heavily indica-dominant hybrid combining Ice Cream Cake's dense structure and vanilla-cream terpenes with Sunset Sherbet's fruity brightness. Primarily significant as a foundational breeding tool in Tiki Madman's Michigan-based program, producing commercially successful offspring like Lemon Iccee and Ice Cream Bx.

What does Icee Sherbert smell and taste like?

Icee Sherbert's dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Limonene. The aroma is described as like hanging out at an ice cream parlor — sweet vanilla ice cream with sugary nutty cinnamon cookies. sweet and creamy overall character with dairy notes. the dense buds release intensifying sweetness when broken open, with the icc parent contributing room-filling intensity in late flower that benefits from carbon filtration.. The flavor profile features an absolute treat with sweet creamy vanilla ice cream accented by bright citrusy lemon candies. inhale delivers sweet cream and lemon candy brightness. exhale brings cake and dough notes with lingering cream. described as tasting like lemon candies and bundt cake. the dessert-forward character reflects both parents — icc's vanilla cream and cake notes combined with sunset sherbet's citrus-fruit tang..

What are the effects of Icee Sherbert?

Settles in slowly rather than an immediate rush. Initial effects manifest as a lifted sense of happiness that boosts the spirits. Begins with lifted mood, happiness, and spirit-boosting calm. A deep sense of calm then washes over as thought processes 'freeze' — described as a brain-freeze sensation. Duration is typically long-lasting sedation. the slow onset extends into a prolonged plateau before gradual descent.. Commonly reported uses include Chronic stress, PTSD, Depression, Chronic pain.

How hard is Icee Sherbert to grow?

Icee Sherbert is rated intermediate difficulty. It flowers in 8-9 weeks, reaches short-medium (3-4 ft indoors) in height, and yields 450-600 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred; warm dry outdoor; low-humidity greenhouse environments.

Does Icee Sherbert turn purple?

Yes. Icee Sherbert is known to express purple coloration, with reported colors including green, purple. Cooler nighttime temperatures during late flowering typically intensify anthocyanin expression.

What strains were bred from Icee Sherbert?

Icee Sherbert has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Lemon Iccee, Ice Cream Bx (ICC BX), Guava Gelato x Iccee Sherbert, Lemon Jealousy, Oreoz Blizzard. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.

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