Garlic Icing strain guide
Garlic Icing is a hybrid of GMO and Papaya, usually credited to Oni Seed Co. Despite the sweet-sounding name, it's a pungent strain: people describe garlic, fuel and a buttery, cheesy funk, and a relaxed, euphoric feel.
Where does Garlic Icing come from?
Two strain databases both give Garlic Icing as a cross of GMO and Papaya, first bred by Oni Seed Co. GMO, also called Garlic Cookies, brings the savoury garlic side, while Papaya is known for tropical fruit.
It's not the only plant with this name. One strain database notes that Fresh Coast Seed Company has released a Garlic Icing with a completely different lineage, and some retail guides give other second parents. If the genetics matter to you, check who grew the product.
What does Garlic Icing smell and taste like?
This is a loud, savoury strain. One strain database's top flavours are butter, cheese and a sharp, ammonia-like note, with garlic, citrus and diesel close behind. Another database describes the smell as complex and pungent, heavy on fuel and garlic. The Papaya side shows up, if at all, as a faint citrus or fruit note under the funk.
One strain database lists myrcene as its dominant terpene but doesn't publish the rest of the breakdown, and we couldn't find a fuller one elsewhere.
Garlic Icing effects: what people report
People most often describe Garlic Icing as relaxed and euphoric, with a happy, uplifted mood. Some reviewers find it talkative and creative, while others say it gets heavy and sedating. One strain database calls it fast-hitting and suggests it suits experienced consumers.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the common complaints.
How strong is Garlic Icing?
One strain database lists Garlic Icing at 19% THC, while other guides put many batches in the low to mid 20s. That spread is common for a strain sold under the same name by more than one breeder. CBD is low.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC number on your label is the one to go by.
Buying Garlic Icing in Canada
Because more than one cross carries this name, read the label for the producer and any lineage notes. Gassy, garlicky strains like this one are a matter of taste, so if you're unsure, a pre-roll or a small amount of flower is an easy way to try it.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that pungent smell.
Garlic Icing vs GMO
GMO is one of Garlic Icing's parents, and both are known for garlic and fuel. GMO is the more famous of the two, with a reputation for being heavy and very savoury. Garlic Icing adds Papaya, which shows up in reports as a buttery, cheesy and slightly citrus twist on the GMO funk, and reviewers describe it as a bit more upbeat at the start. If you want pure garlic and gas, go with GMO. If you'd like a slightly rounder version, try Garlic Icing.
Strains like Garlic Icing
If you like Garlic Icing, these are the closest matches:
- GMO: one of its parents, the best-known garlic strain.
- Papaya: the other parent, tropical and fruity.
- Garlic Breath: another savoury strain from the GMO family.
- Garlic Budder: a garlicky GMO relative with a similar funk.
