Current · 2015
Zkittlez
Three-time Cup winner — parent of Runtz and the modern candy-fruit subfamily.
- Type
- Indica-leaning hybrid
- Origin
- California (Bay Area)
- Bred by
- 3rd Gen Family / Terphogz
- Parents
- Grape Ape × Grapefruit (× unknown third parent)
History
Won three consecutive Cannabis Cups (2015, 2016) for its candy-fruit aroma and dense flowering.
Sensory & chemical profile
Tropical fruit candy, berry, grape. 18–24% THC. Caryophyllene + humulene + linalool.
UK medical relevance
Available on UK shelves (Noidecs T22 Zkittlez). Reported for anxiety, mild pain and evening unwinding.
Legacy
Parent of Runtz and the entire 'candy fruit' modern subfamily.
Notable descendants
- Runtz
- Zkittlez Cake
- Rainbow Sherbet
Patient note
Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.