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The Original Z

aka Z

IndicaTHC 20%CBG 1%
4.5(1,023 ratings)
The Original Z
Zlz
Indica
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Terpenes
Caryophyllene
Linalool
Humulene
calmingenergizing

The Original Z effects are mostly calming.

low THChigh THC

The Original Z potency is higher THC than average.

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The Original Z (popularly known under an infringing candy name) is an indica hybrid marijuana strain bred from an alleged mix of Grape Ape and Grapefruit that is crossed with another undisclosed strain. This sweet, tropical confection-flavored cultivar came to market in the 2010s. According to the story, the cultivar came from an individual dubbed Gas Station Bob. Working as Terp Hogz, the growers Fields and Tony Mendo popularized Z with the help of 3rd Gen Family's Brandon Parker—growing the strain, entering it into contests, and making new crosses. The Original Z won 1st Place at the 2016 Emerald Cup, the 2023 King of Z Hill, and has placed in several Cannabis Cups in San Francisco and Michigan. Both Terp Hogz and 3rd Gen Fam—as well as other breeders—continue to refine the varietal. In 2023, Terp Hogz announced they will use the name "The Original Z," as part of a settlement with a candy company over alleged trademark infringement. This strain features medium-sized, spongy green colas that with a sweet, tropical blend of fruit flavors. The effects of The Original Z are calming, leaving consumers focused, alert, and happy while relaxing the body to help unwind any time of day.

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The Original Z strain effects

Reported by 1023 real people like you

Positive Effects

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Relaxed

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Dry mouth

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The Original Z strain flavors

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Grapefruit

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Berry

The Original Z strain helps with

  • Anxiety
    25% of people say it helps with Anxiety
  • Stress
    24% of people say it helps with Stress
  • Depression
    20% of people say it helps with Depression
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The Original Z strain reviews(1,023)

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February 20, 2026
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first experience of a top shelf strain wouldn't say its the nicest out there after trying more but the grape flavour was so unique and tasty. it helped me regulate my bipolar disorder and also when I consumed more It helped me sleep which not many strains do. recommend highly
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I'd say it's one of the better flowers out there. Great high that lasts for a while. Definitely recommend
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Zkittles x Cali candy. Great quality. Sweet and tropical. Nice manageable effects. Smooth and nice taste and smell. First bud I’ve ever owned!
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The Original Z strain genetics

First strain parent
Ga
Grape Ape
parent
Second strain parent
Grf
Grapefruit
parent
The Original Z
Zlz
The Original Z
First strain child
Wrz
White Runtz
child
Second strain child
Bln
Blue Nerds
child

The Original Z grow information

Type
indica
sativa
hybrid
Difficulty
easy
moderate
difficult
Height
short
average
tall
Yield
low
medium
high
Flowering (weeks)
7 - 9
10 - 12
> 12

Those growing The Original Z with standard or feminized seeds should expect to pay $10-15 per seed. Growing The Original Z with standard or feminized seeds is considered to be medium to difficult and produces a medium yield. The healthiest Original Z plants will grow to be short to medium in height, especially when grown in soil. Flowering time for Original Z is 8-10 weeks. With all of this said, if you’re growing Original Z with auto-flowering seeds, you can expect the process to look slightly different. Auto-flowering seeds will flower automatically regardless of the light cycle, and will usually be ready to harvest in 8-9 weeks from seed.


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