Zkittlez earned its name and its reputation simultaneously — it genuinely tastes like the candy. Created by 3rd Gen Family and Terp Hogz in Northern California, it won Best Indica at the 2015 Emerald Cup and 1st Place at the 2016 Cannabis Cup. But its greatest legacy is genetic: crossed with Gelato, Zkittlez produced Runtz, one of the most popular strains of the modern era. The Grape Ape × Grapefruit lineage created something that proved cannabis could be a flavor experience as much as a psychoactive one.
THC
20-24%
CBD
0.1%
Onset
5-10 minutes
Demand
55/100
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Identification
Specimen
Zkittlez
Classification
INDICA70% Indica / 30% Sativa
Genetic lineage
Grape Ape × Grapefruit
Breeder
3rd Gen Family / Terp Hogz
First documented
2016
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Cannabinoid assay
THC
20-24%
CBD
0.1%
0%5101520253035%
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Terpene profile
Caryophyllene
0.30%
Spicy, anti-anxiety
Linalool
0.22%
Lavender-like calm
Humulene
0.14%
Earthy, herbal
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Subjective effects
Onset
5-10 minutes
Duration
2-3 hours
Indicated window
Evening. Good for after-work relaxation. Transitions naturally into sleep at higher doses.
Zkittlez delivers exactly what the name promises — a rainbow of fruity flavors paired with a calm, happy high. The onset is gentle and pleasant. You feel a warm relaxation spread through your body while your mind stays clear and content. It's not overwhelming or racy. As the high progresses, it becomes more sedating. Perfect for unwinding without feeling blasted.
CalmHappyRelaxedFocusedSleepy (later)
Dry mouthDry eyesCouch-lock (higher doses)
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Therapeutic applications (reported)
AnxietyStressInsomniaDepressionChronic pain
Reported applications from user-survey aggregates and observational data; not clinical indications. Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.
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Organoleptic properties
Flavor notes
Tropical fruit, Sweet candy, Berry, Grape, Citrus
Aroma profile
Fruit candy, Sweet tropical, Berry, Grape soda
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Administration routes
Flower (any)
The fruity flavor profile is best in flower. Every hit tastes different.
Live resin
Captures the incredible terpene profile at harvest freshness.
Low-temp dab
Maximum flavor extraction from the complex terp mix.
The terpene profile is what makes this strain special — it genuinely tastes like a bag of candy. Parent strain of Runtz (crossed with Gelato). Multiple award winner. Compact plant with dense, colorful buds.
Registry · NormalizeGreen.com Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.