Lickz strain guide
Lickz is an indica-leaning hybrid from Envy Genetics, bred from Runtz and Blow Pops. People know it for a candied fruit smell with sweet cherry and a little gas underneath, and for a calm, easygoing feel. It's a newer strain, so there's less written about it than about its Runtz parent.
Where does Lickz come from?
Lickz comes from Envy Genetics, and the cross both the breeder listing on two strain databases give is Runtz and Blow Pops. Runtz brings its well-known candy sweetness, and the Blow Pops side, as the name suggests, leans into the same sugary theme.
Beyond the parents, its history is not well documented. There's no widely repeated story about when it was released or how the name came about, though a candy name on a candy cross is not much of a mystery. Envy has also used it as a parent, with strains like OakLickz and MintLickz carrying it forward.
What does Lickz smell and taste like?
Lickz smells like a bag of hard candy: sweet fruit, cherry and a bright citrus note, finished with a creamy, gassy edge. Some descriptions also pick up earthier, skunkier notes under the sugar.
One strain database lists limonene, myrcene and caryophyllene as its main terpenes. Limonene fits the citrus lift, myrcene the softer, earthy side and caryophyllene the peppery bite. The flavour usually stays sweet from start to finish.
Lickz effects: what people report
Lickz is usually described as a light mental lift up front that settles into a calm, relaxed body feel. People often call it social and easygoing rather than racing, and it gets mentioned more for slower afternoons and evenings than busy days. There are still few detailed reviews, so take any one description loosely.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. As with most strains, dry mouth is a likely complaint.
How strong is Lickz?
Lickz is generally listed as high in THC. One strain database gives a figure of 25%, with batches described as ranging from the high teens upward, and another strain guide puts it around 18% to 22%. CBD is minimal. Published lab data for this strain is still limited.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time before having more. The numbers on your product's label are the ones that count. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what they mean.
Buying Lickz in Canada
Lickz is easy to confuse with its offspring, like OakLickz or MintLickz, so check the full name on the package. Different producers may also be growing different cuts of the same cross.
If you find it, it will most likely be dried flower or pre-rolls. Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that candy smell.
Lickz vs Runtz
Runtz is one of Lickz's parents, so the two share a sweet, candy-first smell. Runtz is the better-known strain, with a fruity, berry-and-tropical sweetness and a reputation that swings between upbeat and sleepy. Lickz leans more toward cherry and citrus with a creamy gas finish, and reports describe it as calmer and more settled overall. THC listings overlap, though Runtz has a far longer track record. If you want the classic, start with Runtz. If cherry candy sounds better, try Lickz.
Strains like Lickz
If you like Lickz, these are worth a look:
- Runtz: its parent, with the same candy sweetness and a fruitier, berry side.
- Blow Pop: shares the lollipop name and sweet theme, though listings don't confirm it's the exact Blow Pops cut used in Lickz.
- Cherry Runtz: another Runtz relative built around a sweet cherry smell.
- Zkittlez: a grandparent through Runtz, fruity and candy-like with a relaxed reputation.
