Grow Guide
Zkittlez
Grape Ape x Grapefruit
Zkittlez is a popular Indica-dominant strain with a sweet, candy-like aroma and taste. The 2015 Cannabis Cup winner offers a nicely balanced and relaxing body high with a euphoric head buzz. Its modest potency is often used for medical purposes to treat pain, anxiety, and insomnia. Zkittlez is relatively easy to grow and produces picturesque dense and resinous buds.
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Zkittlez
Zkittlez is an exceptional Indica hybrid strain bred from Grape Ape and Grapefruit parents. It features a sweet candy-like aroma that even sativa lovers find hard to resist. Known for its easy-to-grow nature, it has grown popular amongst new and seasoned growers.
This strain has an enviable winning streak when it comes to cannabis awards. In 2016, it came in first place in the Emerald Cup. A year earlier, it won the best Indica at the Cannabis Cups held in Michigan and San Francisco. Even more recently, in 2023, Zkittlez held the title of King of Z Hill.
Zkittlez has a THC potency of 21%. It’s often regarded as a smooth to mild strain that is ideal for seasoned users. Thanks to its 0% CBD content, it offers a pure THC experience that is rich and intense.
The genetic makeup of this cannabis strain is broken down into 70% Indica from the Grape Ape and 30% Sativa from its Grapefruit lineage. The result is a unique strain that offers deep relaxation with the uplifting qualities that you’ll find in a typical sativa.
Zkittlez‘s medium-sized, spongy green colas hook your eyes to the lumpy, paper-shaped nugs. Their thick layer of frosty white trichomes makes them look like sugar-draped candy. You will need a good grinder to catch the abundant kief.
Legend
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Uplifting & Focus |
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THC: 21% | CBD: 0% |
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Grape Ape x Grapefruit |
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70% Indica – 30% Sativa |
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90-120 cm |
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500 g/m² |
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9-10 weeks |
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120-180 cm |
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700 g/plant |
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7-8 weeks |
Effects and Flavor Profile of Zkittlez
When breaking your Zkittlez buds, earthy and herbal aroma notes rise first. They are quickly followed by a sweet, fruity fragrance hinting at the tropical delight that awaits. As you grind the buds, these notes intensify with every passing second. And once you light your marijuana roll, a smooth smoke rich in citrus and tropical fruit hints fills your lungs.
In your mouth, the experience starts with a burst of creamy sweetness that balances nicely with a tangy undertone. The aftertaste is also sweet but with a little tropical jam nuttiness. It lingers and ends in a slightly tart finish.
| Type |
70% Indica – 30% Sativa | |
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| Effect |
Creative, Euphoria, Focus | |
 Terpenes |
Limonene, Phellandrene, Caryophyllene | |
 Flavor |
Berry, Citrus, Grape |
Zkittlez is a smooth strain with a gentle high that unfolds gradually. The experience is calming with a tinge of uplift that you will enjoy in the evening as you wind down a long day. Medical users like it for its easy-to-handle nature that realizes effective results.
Relaxed and Focused
At first, this feminized product offers a relaxed vibe that helps you soothe any tired muscles. It then becomes more focused and halts any wandering thoughts. This is the best time to meditate a little while enjoying the sunset.
Hungry
As the high intensifies, the strain induces a pretty strong appetite, leading to the munchies. You may need to prepare in advance with an order of your favorite pizza or a good meal. Snacks work magic if you are into binge-watching.
Uplifting
Expect the comedown to be a satisfying uplift. However, it is still calm and won’t give you a cerebral rush. Your mood will be elevated, and all the negative energy will vanish.
Stress and Anxiety
The relaxation and focus promote mental clarity which can help relieve some symptoms of stress and anxiety. Additionally, the satisfying uplift also cements the overall good feeling.
Appetite Loss
Zkittlez can be beneficial for appetite loss thanks to its munchie-inducing effects. Its stress and anxiety relief benefits also help to boost the desire to eat.
Nov 25, 2024
Zkittlez is one of the most beautiful strains I have ever grown. Great aroma and smell all throughout my grow room. As well it tastes exactly how it looks.
Pete M
Growing Conditions
Zkittlez is favored by both newbie and the seasoned growers. It is adaptable to different growing setups and resistant to pests and diseases. This strain, however, yields more indoors where the conditions are better controlled.
Being a photoperiod plant, it thrives under a specific lighting cycle that is tweaked, especially as it approaches flowering. As for its flowering period, it is not the fastest, as it finishes in about 10 weeks.
Cannabis Strain offers a compact height that is easy to manage in small tents and grow rooms. Typically, the plant reaches a height of 80–100 cm indoors and 100–150 cm outdoors. Once mature, you can expect an above-average yield of 500 grams per m2 indoors and 700 grams per plant outdoors.
Optimizing your grow room is the key to getting the best Zkittlez bud quality, flavor, and potency. The strain thrives with attention to light, temperature, and humidity, which support its robust growth. Let us look at how to keep your plants happy with the best conditions.
Seed Germination
A successful growing adventure starts with proper seed propagation and germination of these amazing feminized seeds. The process is easy with high-quality seeds from Cannabiz Seed. Here is a simple procedure to follow:
- To kick-start the process, soak your seeds in lukewarm water for 24-48 hours. This softens the seed coat and makes it easier for roots to emerge.
- After the seeds absorb enough moisture, place them in between a damp towel or a germination tray and keep them in a dark, humid place with a temperature of around 75°F (24°C)
- Watch out for tap roots once the seeds sprout. They are now ready for the growing medium of your choice.
Lighting
Zkittlez greatly benefits from a tweaked lighting cycle through its growing stages. For the best results in indoor cultivation, choose high-intensity discharge (HID) or LED grow lights. Give the plants about 18-20 hours of light during the vegetative stage to promote vigorous growth. To optimize flowering, reduce the lighting hours to 12 hours with 12 hours of darkness.
Temperature
This cannabis plant prospers with a consistent temperature. You should aim for a range of 70-80°F (21-27°C) as the plants go through the vegetative and flowering phases.
Humidity
During the vegetative stage, maintain a humidity level of 50–60%. This supports healthy leaf and root system development. It also reduces the rate of transpiration from the denser foliage at this stage. A humidity of 40–50% is ideal during the flowering to prevent excess moisture buildup leading to bud rot.
CLIMATE INTENDED
| Very Hot | Hot | Moderate | Cold | Very Cold |
Maximizing Your Zkittlez Harvest
With optimized growing setups, getting the maximum yield boils down to your timing and technique. Here are some best practices to follow for outdoor setups and for your harvesting and curing process.
Outdoor cultivation
Outdoor environments are unpredictable, unlike indoor setups where you have full control. So how do you adapt to the volatile conditions? Here are some useful tips:
- Choose a sunny spot to maximize the hours and intensity needed for the vegetative stage.
- Use nutrient-rich soils with good drainage to prevent waterlogging and nutrient-deficiency-related shocks.
- Use larger containers compared to indoor setups as the plants grow bigger outdoors.
- Support the plants with stakes to encourage denser and heavier bud formation and prevent the branches from snapping under their weight.
- Use organic pesticides to keep pests at bay.
Pro Grow Tip : Zkittlez loves a Mediterranean climate and it is important to use well-draining soil rich in organic matter to provide the proper nutrients.
Harvesting and Curing
Ideally, harvest your buds once the trichomes turn to a milky color, with a few of them shifting amber. After carefully cutting the buds without damaging the trichomes, place them upside down in a well-ventilated space that is dark to dry for around 14 days.
Curing is important as it finesses the trichomes for an even richer flavor and potency. The process starts with placing the dried buds in airtight jars, filling them to about 75% to enhance airflow. Store the jars in a cool, dark place and burp them for 10-15 minutes daily to release any mixture and gases. Curing takes typically 2-4 weeks, but the longer the wait, the better the results.
Origin And History
Zkittlez has a fascinating history. The complex hybrid flower is believed to be an offspring of Grape Ape and Grapefruit. This genetic combination resulted in a bold strain with beautiful buds that give an aroma so sweet it was given the candy-like name.
There are varying accounts of the original breeder of Zkittlez. While some sources quote Dying Breed Seeds, others point to a collaboration between renowned breeders in the 3rd Gen Family and Terp Hogz. Regardless of its mystery, Zkittlez is undoubtedly a cannabis champ with a cult like following.
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| Variety | Indica Dominant |
| Flowering Time | 9-11 Weeks |
| Harvest | 500 gr |
| Height Indoors | 3-4 Ft. Medium |
| Medical | Chronic Pain, Depression, Stress |
| Effects | Calming, Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed, Sedative, Sleepy |
| Flowering Type | Photoperiod |
| Sex | Feminized |
| CBD Content | Very Low (0-1%) |
| THC Content | Moderate (15–25%) |
| Primary Terpenes | Caryophylene, Humulene, Myrcene |
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Flowering Type Photoperiod |
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Sex Feminized |
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Variety 70% Indica and 30% Sativa |
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Seed Bank Atlas Seed |
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THC Content 21% THC |
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CBD Content 0% CBD |
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Yield Outdoor 700g |
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Yield Indoor 500 gr/m² |
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Flowering Time 7–8 Weeks |
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Plant Height 3-4 Feet Medium |
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Type / Outdoor Indoor / Outdoor |
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Genetic Background Grape Ape x Grapefruit |
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Effect Creative, Euphoria, Focus, Happy, Relaxing |
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Flavour Berry, Citrus, Grape |
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Sinclair –
Zkittlez was a great choice for this years season. These seeds germinated well, the plant grew without any issues and was happy with the yield. Colors come out best however on this strain when you drop the temperature as low as you can. You can really maximize its beauty.