Now and Later strain guide
Now and Later is a balanced hybrid from the Zkittlez family, named after the chewy candy. People know it for a sweet fruit smell with a little gas underneath and a relaxed, tingly feel that creeps up slowly. You'll also see it written Now N Later or Now & Laterz.
Where does Now and Later come from?
Every source ties Now and Later to Zkittlez. The fuller cross most listings give is Zkittlez and Abula, credited to Beyond Top Shelf, and it's usually described as an even 50/50 hybrid.
Beyond that, the history is thin. There's no well-documented release date, and a few guides note that the name has been used for different cuts, so two products called Now and Later might not be the same plant. The name is a nod to the candy, which fits its Zkittlez side.
What does Now and Later smell and taste like?
Now and Later smells sweet first, with ripe fruit and citrus, then a gassy, earthy layer underneath. Some people pick up berry, and a few mention a spicy edge.
The flavour is more unusual than the smell. Listings mention apricot and pine, and some people describe a peppery, almost cheesy note on the exhale. Published terpene results put myrcene on top, followed by pinene and limonene. Myrcene brings the earthy side, pinene the pine and limonene the bright citrus.
Now and Later effects: what people report
People most often describe Now and Later as relaxed and tingly, and hunger comes up a lot. Many say it builds slowly rather than hitting all at once. Reports split on how heavy it gets: some call it functional and fine for daytime, while others find it sleepy, especially at higher amounts.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry eyes and dry mouth are the most common complaints, and some people mention feeling anxious.
How strong is Now and Later?
Now and Later is usually a high-THC strain. Listings put it anywhere from about 18% to 26% THC, with very little CBD, and some product listings claim more.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time, especially since people say it creeps up. The numbers on your label matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what they mean.
Buying Now and Later in Canada
Look for any of its spellings on the label: Now and Later, Now N Later or Now & Laterz. Since different growers may be working with different cuts, smell and potency can vary from one product to the next.
You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or concentrates. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that fruity smell.
Now and Later vs Zkittlez
Zkittlez is the parent, and the two share a sweet, fruity candy smell. Zkittlez stays mostly in that sugary fruit lane, while Now and Later adds gas, pine and that odd peppery finish. Now and Later also tends to be listed higher for THC. Both lean relaxed in reports. If you want pure candy sweetness, start with Zkittlez. If you like some funk with your fruit, try Now and Later.
Strains like Now and Later
If you like Now and Later, these are the closest matches:
- Zkittlez: the parent, with the same fruity candy smell and a calm reputation.
- Runtz: another Zkittlez child, sweet and candy-like with a little gas.
- Watermelon Zkittlez: a fruit-forward Zkittlez cross that leans relaxed.
- Blue Zkittlez: berry and candy from the same family, on the calmer side.
