Frosty strain guide
Frosty, sometimes sold as Frosty OG, is an indica-leaning hybrid with no documented parents or breeder. People know it for heavy trichome frost, an earthy, sweet smell and a relaxed, sleepy feel.
Where does Frosty come from?
Frosty's history is not well documented. One strain database says both its lineage and its original breeder are unknown, and another database doesn't list either. That database classes it as an indica, while that database calls it an indica-leaning hybrid at about 65% indica.
The name is usually read as a nod to its buds, which reviewers describe as dense, tight and coated in crystals. A few unrelated strains share the name, including a Frosty from Flight Time Genetics with a documented MK Ultra and Dirty Taxi cross, and Frosty Jesus, an OG Kush and Jesus OG cross. This guide covers the older Frosty of unknown parentage.
What does Frosty smell and taste like?
Most descriptions call it earthy, pungent and sweet, with a dank kush smell. Reviewers also mention vanilla, and one strain database's flavour tags add citrus and sage.
One strain database lists myrcene as the leading terpene, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene gives the earthy, musky base, pinene a hint of pine and caryophyllene a peppery touch. The taste is mostly sweet with a dank finish.
Frosty effects: what people report
People most often describe Frosty as relaxed, happy and sleepy, with a calm feel that settles in fairly quickly. Some reviewers also mention euphoria and a clear head before the body side takes over, and most save it for later in the day.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. One strain database notes it has a reputation for dry mouth, and dry eyes and paranoia also come up.
How strong is Frosty?
Frosty sits in the moderate to high range. One strain database lists about 23% THC, and another database gives 19% to 22%. That database also lists around 2% CBD, which is a little more than many modern strains, though that database doesn't report a CBD figure.
Batches differ, so check the THC and CBD numbers on your label. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what they mean.
Buying Frosty in Canada
Because several strains use the Frosty name, look for any lineage or producer notes on the package so you know which one you're getting.
Read the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that earthy, sweet smell.
Frosty vs Pink Kush
There's no documented family link between Frosty and Pink Kush, but they're close matches on the shelf. Both are indica-leaning, both carry an earthy base with a sweet top note and myrcene near the top of their terpene results, and both get called relaxed and sleepy. Pink Kush leans more into vanilla and floral sweetness and some batches test a little higher in THC, while Frosty reads earthier and danker, with a little more CBD in some listings. If you want sweet and floral, try Pink Kush. If you prefer earthy kush, try Frosty.
Strains like Frosty
If you like Frosty, these share its profile:
- Pink Kush: an indica with a sweet, earthy smell and a similar settled feel.
- Bubba Kush: earthy and sweet with a heavy, relaxed reputation.
- Northern Lights: a classic indica known for earthy sweetness and a calm feel.
- Purple Kush: earthy, grape-tinged and firmly on the relaxed side.
