The Original Z (popularly known as "Zkittlez", aka "Skittles," "Skittlz," and "Island Skittles") is an indica hybrid marijuana strain bred from an alleged mix of Grape Ape and Grapefruit that is crossed with another undisclosed strain. This sweet, tropical confection-flavored cultivar came to market in the 2010s. According to the story, the cultivar came from an individual dubbed Gas Station Bob. Working as Terp Hogz, the growers Fields and Tony Mendo popularized Z with the help of 3rd Gen Family's Brandon Parker—growing the strain, entering it into contests, and making new crosses. The Original Z won 1st Place at the 2016 Emerald Cup, the 2023 King of Z Hill, and has placed in several Cannabis Cups in San Francisco and Michigan. Both Terp Hogz and 3rd Gen Fam—as well as other breeders—continue to refine the varietal. In 2023, Terp Hogz announced they will use of the name "The Original Z," as part of a settlement with a candy company over alleged trademark infringement. This strain features chunky colas that explode in a spectrum of light-green hues and emit a sweet, tropical blend of fruit flavors. The effects of The Original Z are calming, leaving consumers focused, alert, and happy while relaxing the body to help unwind any time of day.
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The Original Z strain helps with
- 23% of people say it helps with Stress
- 22% of people say it helps with Anxiety
- 18% of people say it helps with Depression
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Those growing The Original Z with standard or feminized seeds should expect to pay $10-15 per seed. Growing The Original Z with standard or feminized seeds is considered to be medium to difficult and produces a medium yield. The healthiest Original Z plants will grow to be short to medium in height, especially when grown in soil. Flowering time for Original Z is 8-10 weeks. With all of this said, if you’re growing Original Z with auto-flowering seeds, you can expect the process to look slightly different. Auto-flowering seeds will flower automatically regardless of the light cycle, and will usually be ready to harvest in 8-9 weeks from seed.
