Zengrower First time growing a Haze after 5 years 🚀
There’s not much to see yet above the soil, but this round already feels special.
For the first time in five years of growing, I decided to go for a true Haze variety: Ice Cream Haze by Dutch Passion. And honestly, that’s a bit out of character for me.
I’ve always avoided Haze genetics for two reasons. First of all, my grow space is limited in height. Hazes are known for stretching enthusiastically once flowering kicks in, and in a compact setup that can quickly become a challenge. Secondly, Haze strains are easy to find in Dutch coffeeshops. I usually like to grow something you can’t just buy around the corner — that exclusive, homegrown-only experience has always been part of the fun.
But at the same time… I don’t want to deny myself a proper Haze experience forever.
Why Ice Cream Haze?
Ice Cream Haze is a feminized photoperiod strain from Dutch Passion, combining classic Haze genetics with modern breeding stability and high resin production. According to the breeder, this strain is known for:
A strong, uplifting and energetic cerebral high
Complex terpene profile with sweet, creamy, citrus and spicy Haze notes
Heavy resin production (great bag appeal)
XL yields under good conditions
Flowering time around 8–10 weeks
What really caught my attention is the description of the effect. A fast-onset, euphoric and creative head high — exactly what I’ve been gravitating towards in my recent grows. My last few rounds leaned more toward active, mind-expanding effects rather than heavy couchlock indicas, and I absolutely loved how that boosted my creativity and focus.
If Ice Cream Haze delivers what is promised, this could be a perfect match for where I’m at right now.
Germination & Setup
The seed is germinatingin the Root!T plug and is ready to settle into her first days in soil. At this stage there’s little more than small seedlings preparing to reach for the light — but that’s where every good grow story begins.
Given the Haze genetics, I’ll be paying close attention to:
- Stretch management (not too much substrate, 7L max)
- Early structure training
- Light intensity during early veg
- Timing the flip carefully
With limited vertical space, this grow will require some strategy. But that’s part of the fun — finding the balance between giving a Haze enough room to express itself while keeping things under control in a compact environment.
For now, we wait. Tiny leaves and roots in the ground in the next few days. Potentially towering, resin-dripping colas in a few months.
After five years, it’s time to see what a real Haze can do in the Minigrow.
