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Zkittlez

indica

Also known as: Skittles, Zkittles, Island Zkittlez

THC19–23%
CBD0.1–0.5%
OriginUnited States

Zkittlez is an award-winning indica-dominant hybrid famous for its extraordinary tropical fruit and candy sweetness, dense trichome-covered buds, and deeply relaxing full-body effects. Bred by crossing Grape Ape and Grapefruit, it delivers a euphoric mood boost followed by calming sedation. It is a top choice for stress, anxiety, and insomnia relief.

Overview

Zkittlez is an award-winning indica-dominant hybrid that has taken the cannabis world by storm, claiming first place at the 2016 Emerald Cup and multiple Cannabis Cup victories. Developed by Terp Hogz in collaboration with 3rd Gen Family, this exceptional strain was created by crossing Grape Ape with Grapefruit and an undisclosed third strain, resulting in a uniquely complex terpene profile that lives up to its candy-inspired name. The flavor experience is nothing short of remarkable — a cascading wave of tropical fruit, sweet berries, and citrus zest that coats the palate and lingers long after exhale, genuinely evoking the sensation of tasting a bag of mixed fruit candies. Visually, Zkittlez is a treat for growers and connoisseurs alike, producing dense, compact buds frosted heavily with trichomes and exhibiting stunning purple and deep green hues that deepen under cooler temperatures. The aroma is equally impressive, blending sweet grape candy with tropical fruit notes and a subtle earthy undertone that adds depth to the olfactory experience. Effects are quintessentially indica in nature, delivering a calming, full-body relaxation that washes over users gradually. The high begins with a mild cerebral uplift that improves mood and promotes a sense of mental ease before transitioning into deep physical sedation, making Zkittlez an excellent evening strain. Medical cannabis patients frequently turn to Zkittlez for relief from chronic stress, anxiety, insomnia, and mild-to-moderate pain. Growing Zkittlez requires moderate skill, as plants prefer a warm, Mediterranean-like environment and benefit from low-stress training techniques to maximize yields. Indoor plants typically remain compact and manageable, while outdoor crops can stretch considerably in the right conditions. The flowering period averages around 56 to 63 days, rewarding patient growers with generous harvests of potent, flavorful buds.

Effects

Positive Effects

Relaxation●●●●●Euphoria●●●●Happy●●●●Sleepy●●●○○

Medical Benefits

Stress Relief●●●●●Anxiety Relief●●●●

Side Effects

Dry Mouth●●●○○

Terpenes

Beta-Caryophyllene
0.58%
Humulene
0.31%

Genetics

mother

Grape Ape

father

Grapefruit

Growing Info

Difficulty

moderate

Flowering Time

60 days

Yield (Indoor)

400-500g/m²

Yield (Outdoor)

500-600g/plant

Height (Indoor)

80-120cm

Height (Outdoor)

120-180cm

Flavors

tropical fruitgrapeberrycitrussweet candy

Aromas

sweet grapetropical fruitcitrusearthyfloral

Colors

deep purpledark greenfrosty white