Z Pie strain guide
Z Pie is a hybrid from Raw Genetics that crosses Zkittlez with Georgia Pie. People know it for a candy-sweet smell with creamy peach and cherry notes, and a social, upbeat start that settles into the body. You'll also see it listed as Zkittlez Pie.
Where does Z Pie come from?
Z Pie was bred by Raw Genetics by crossing The Original Z, better known as Zkittlez, with Georgia Pie. Strain databases and seed listings agree on that cross. Zkittlez brings the fruity candy side, and Georgia Pie, a Gelatti and Kush Mints cross, brings the peach pastry and a bit of gas.
It is a fairly recent strain, part of the wave of dessert-named hybrids, and Raw Genetics sells it as feminized seed.
What does Z Pie smell and taste like?
Sweet candy fruit and citrus come first, followed by creamy peach, cherry and a nutty, doughy note that people compare to pie crust. The breeder also points to gas underneath, and some reviewers notice berry and strawberry.
Where terpenes are published, limonene leads, backed by caryophyllene. Limonene fits the bright citrus and candy, while caryophyllene adds a peppery edge. Some reviewers say the flavour is lighter than the smell suggests.
Z Pie effects: what people report
People often describe a heady, social lift up front that can feel buzzy and a little edgy, then a relaxed body feel later on. Sellers disagree on its lean: some list it as sativa-dominant, while the breeder calls it indica-leaning, and reviewers have noticed the same split, with one calling it a mellow sativa and another saying it turned heavy after half an hour.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the batch, how much you have and your tolerance. One reviewer described a foggy feeling that kept them on the couch.
How strong is Z Pie?
Z Pie is a high-THC strain. Listings usually put it around 25% to 30% THC, with very little CBD.
That is a lot for a beginner. Start with a small amount and wait before having more. The THC and CBD numbers on your label are for that batch, and they matter more than the strain name.
Buying Z Pie in Canada
Look for both names, Z Pie and Zkittlez Pie. Some blog guides also link the name to a Zkittlez and Grape Pie cross, so if the producer lists Georgia Pie as a parent, you know you have the Raw Genetics version.
You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or infused pre-rolls. Check the THC number and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that candy and peach smell.
Z Pie vs Georgia Pie
Georgia Pie is one of Z Pie's parents, and you can smell it in the peach and pastry notes. Georgia Pie leans more toward baked peach and a minty, gassy side from Kush Mints, and it is usually described as relaxed and tingly. Z Pie adds Zkittlez candy and citrus on top and gets called more social and upbeat at the start. If you want the peach cobbler smell, go with Georgia Pie. If you'd like more candy fruit, try Z Pie.
Strains like Z Pie
If you like Z Pie, these are the closest matches:
- Zkittlez: one parent, with the same fruity candy smell and a calmer reputation.
- Georgia Pie: the other parent, sweet peach pastry with a gassy edge.
- Gelatti: a grandparent through Georgia Pie, creamy and sweet.
- Kush Mints: the other grandparent, minty and gassy.
