Cherry Zkittlez strain guide
Cherry Zkittlez, often shortened to Cherry Z, is a hybrid of Zkittlez and Cherry Pie. It pairs the candy sweetness Zkittlez is known for with a fruitier, cherry-leaning side. People mostly describe it as relaxed, focused and a little giggly.
Where does Cherry Zkittlez come from?
Sources agree on the parents: Zkittlez, now also sold as The Original Z, and Cherry Pie. One strain database credits the breeder Paradiso, and growers usually describe it as a fairly even hybrid rather than one that leans hard either way.
When it was first made isn't well documented. It has at least one known child: Cherry Poppers, usually listed as Cherry Zkittlez crossed with Lemon Kush. Don't mix it up with Lemon Cherry Zkittlez or Zkittlez Pie, which are separate strains with their own parents.
What does Cherry Zkittlez smell and taste like?
Descriptions agree it's sweet and fruity, but they don't agree on which fruit. Some say cherry candy with sugary tropical notes and a touch of spice. One strain database's reviewers lean toward apple, berry and tree fruit with some grapefruit. Others mention strawberry, pine and vanilla. That spread is common for a strain grown by many producers, so expect fruit and candy and let your batch surprise you.
One strain database lists myrcene as its top terpene, followed by caryophyllene and pinene. Myrcene gives an earthy, musky base, caryophyllene a peppery touch and pinene a fresh, piney lift.
Cherry Zkittlez effects: what people report
People most often call Cherry Zkittlez focused, giggly and relaxed, and one strain database sums up the feel as mostly calming. Other descriptions lean more toward an uplifting, heady start. Most land somewhere in the middle: a good mood up top with a gentle body feel.
These are reports, not promises. How it feels depends on the batch, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the complaints people mention most.
How strong is Cherry Zkittlez?
Cherry Zkittlez is moderately high in THC. One strain database lists 19%, another database gives 20% to 22%, and one retail listing showed about 21%. CBD is usually very low.
That's lower than a lot of newer dessert strains, but it's still plenty for most people. Start small, give it time, and go by the THC printed on your label.
Buying Cherry Zkittlez in Canada
You may see it labelled Cherry Z, Cherry Zkittlez or CZ. Check the label carefully, because names like Lemon Cherry Z sound similar but are different crosses.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date. Fruity smells fade first as flower ages, so fresher is better.
Cherry Zkittlez vs Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie is one of Cherry Zkittlez's parents, and the two share a sweet, fruity nose and the same top terpenes. Cherry Pie leans sour cherry and baked fruit with an earthy finish, while Cherry Zkittlez adds the candy sweetness of Zkittlez and brighter apple and berry notes. Both get called relaxed and happy, though Cherry Zkittlez reads a little more focused. If you want classic cherry, go with Cherry Pie. If you'd like it sweeter and more candy-like, try Cherry Zkittlez.
Strains like Cherry Zkittlez
If you like Cherry Zkittlez, start with these:
- Zkittlez: one parent, with a sweet, candy-like fruit smell.
- Cherry Pie: the other parent, with sweet cherry and an earthy finish.
- Cherry Poppers: a Cherry Zkittlez child with a citrus edge and a livelier feel.
- Cherry Runtz: another candy-and-cherry cross with a giggly, relaxed reputation.
