Rainbow Zkittlez strain guide
Rainbow Zkittlez is an indica-leaning hybrid of RS11 and Zkittlez. People know it for a sweet and sour citrus candy smell and a happy, relaxed feel. It's a newer strain with a thin paper trail, so there's less published about it than about its parents.
Where does Rainbow Zkittlez come from?
Strain databases list Rainbow Zkittlez as a cross of RS11 and Zkittlez. RS11, also called Rainbow Sherbet #11, is a fruity, gassy hybrid from the Sherbet family, and Zkittlez is the well-known candy-sweet strain from California. The breeder isn't documented.
Don't mix it up with Rainbow Runtz or Rainbow Z, which are different strains with their own parents, even though the names are close.
What does Rainbow Zkittlez smell and taste like?
Expect candy first, then sweet and sour citrus with grapefruit and orange. Under that sits earth, spice and herbs, and some people pick up a floral, lavender-like note. The flavour is usually described as sweet, sour and fruity, with grape alongside the citrus.
We couldn't find published terpene results for Rainbow Zkittlez, so we'd rather not guess. If your product lists terpenes on the label, that's the best guide to what's in your batch.
Rainbow Zkittlez effects: what people report
People most often describe Rainbow Zkittlez as happy, euphoric and tingly, with a body feel that builds over time. Some find it more uplifting and focused than they expected from an indica-leaning strain, and one reviewer said it wasn't as sedating as they hoped. Hunger comes up too.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. With so few reports, it's worth starting carefully.
How strong is Rainbow Zkittlez?
Listings put Rainbow Zkittlez at around 22% to 23% THC on average, with very little CBD, and one reviewer reports a much higher test result. That's a small sample, so treat the range as a rough guide.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The numbers on your label are what matter. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains them.
Buying Rainbow Zkittlez in Canada
With several rainbow-named strains around, check that the label says Rainbow Zkittlez, and look for RS11 and Zkittlez if the genetics are listed.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date too, since fresher flower keeps more of that candy smell.
Rainbow Zkittlez vs Zkittlez
Zkittlez is one of Rainbow Zkittlez's parents, and the candy-sweet smell carries through. Zkittlez leans grape and berry, while Rainbow Zkittlez picks up a sour citrus and grapefruit side, likely from its RS11 parent. Zkittlez is known as calm and often sleepy, while Rainbow Zkittlez reads a little more upbeat. It also tends to list higher in THC. If you want the classic, start with Zkittlez. If you like your candy with some sour citrus, try Rainbow Zkittlez.
Strains like Rainbow Zkittlez
If you like Rainbow Zkittlez, these are the closest matches:
- Zkittlez: a parent, with the same fruity candy smell and a calmer feel.
- RS11: the other parent, fruity and gassy with citrus.
- Rainbow Runtz: another Zkittlez cross, sweet and floral with a relaxed feel.
- Rainbow Belts: a Zkittlez cross with lime and candy notes.
