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Indica-dominant hybrid

Zkittlez

Award-winning indica-leaning hybrid with a candy-sweet fruit flavor — won 1st place at the 2016 Emerald Cup.

THC
18–23%
CBD
<1%
Type
Indica
VT availability
Widely carried

Zkittlez (originally "The Original Z") is an indica-leaning hybrid from Oakland's Terphogz that crosses Grape Ape, Grapefruit, and an undisclosed third strain. It took first place at the 2016 Emerald Cup and has stayed near the top of West Coast preference lists since.

The candy-like grape-grapefruit-berry flavor is the first thing anyone notices. Effects arrive relaxed and sleepy with mild appetite stimulation. It's calming without being heavily sedating, making it a good choice for late afternoon or evening use.

Dominant terpenes

What it smells and tastes like

CaryophylleneLinaloolHumulene

Flavor and aroma notes most reported: grapefruit, grape, berry.

Effects

What people report

RelaxedSleepyHungry

Aggregated user-reported signals from cannabis databases. Individual experience depends on dose, batch, tolerance, and consumption method — not a clinical claim.

Lineage

Where it comes from

Parents: Grape Ape × Grapefruit

Notable offspring: Runtz, Rainbow Sherbet

Buying it in Vermont

Where to find Zkittlez in Vermont

Zkittlez is commonly stocked across Vermont's licensed adult-use dispensaries — check the live menus from our directory. Use our directory to find a shop near you, or try the strain-match quiz to discover other Vermont options that might suit the same goals.

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Zkittlez questions, answered

Quick answers from the same data on this page.

Is Zkittlez indica or sativa?
Zkittlez is a indica-dominant hybrid. It typically tests in the 18–23% THC range with <1% CBD.
What does Zkittlez taste and smell like?
Zkittlez's most-reported flavor and aroma notes are grapefruit, grape, berry. The dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Linalool, Humulene, which drive both the smell and a meaningful share of the perceived effects.
What effects does Zkittlez produce?
Most consumers report feeling relaxed, sleepy, hungry. Effects vary meaningfully by batch, dose, individual tolerance, and method of consumption — these descriptors are aggregated from user reports, not clinical guarantees.
Can I find Zkittlez at Vermont dispensaries?
Zkittlez is one of the more commonly stocked strains in Vermont — check the live menus on our dispensary pages, or use Pagefind search on this site to find current mentions. Vermont batch THC tends to vary widely from the national average; expect 18–27% on any given drop depending on cultivator.
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