Ztrawberry Feminized Seeds – Runtz x A.M.S. Hybrid with Strawberry Terpenes

Ztrawberry feminized seeds from Green House Seeds represent a masterful fusion of modern potency and classic reliability, delivering a high-yielding, mold-resistant plant with a decadent strawberry and creamy dessert flavor profile.

Ever feel like you're gambling with your time and effort on a strain that promises big flavors but can't handle a little humidity or cooler weather? You invest weeks into a beautiful plant, only to watch botrytis or powdery mildew creep in during the final stretch, threatening your entire harvest. It's frustrating, wasteful, and frankly, a buzzkill. The disappointment of losing buds to mold after all that care is a real gut punch, turning what should be a rewarding hobby into a stressful battle against the elements.

Ztrawberry is your solution to that anxiety. By crossing the iconic, resin-drenched Runtz (a Zkittlez x Gelato cross) with the legendary A.M.S. (Anti-Mold Strain), Green House Seeds has engineered a plant that brings the best of both worlds. You get the explosive terpene profile and heavy-hitting effects of top-shelf USA genetics, backed by the rugged outdoor hardiness and sweet, fruity charm of a proven classic. This strain is built to perform, not just promise.

What Ztrawberry Brings to Your Garden

This strain transforms your grow from a hopeful experiment into a predictable success. Its inherited mold resistance from the A.M.S. parent means you can cultivate with confidence, even in less-than-ideal climates. The robust, bushy structure and shortened internodes make it a dream to manage, whether you're applying SCROG techniques indoors or letting it thrive in the open air. You're not just growing cannabis; you're cultivating peace of mind and a guaranteed stash of top-quality buds.

The payoff is immense. Ztrawberry produces extremely compact, conical flowers blanketed in a thick, sticky layer of trichomes. The aroma is a complex bouquet where the extreme red-fruit sweetness of A.M.S. meets the creamy, earthy notes of Gelato, creating a genuine strawberry-and-cream experience. The effect is a perfectly balanced hybrid: a heavy, relaxing indica kick from the Gelato lineage that smoothly transitions into a clear, uplifting sativa buzz from the A.M.S., making it suitable for all-day enjoyment without burnout.

Growth Profile, Lifespan, and Efficiency

Ztrawberry is designed for high performance with minimal fuss, maximizing your return on every seed.

• Plant Type: Feminized photoperiod seeds, ensuring 100% female plants for flower production.
• Maximizing Potential: Its vigorous growth and strong branches respond excellently to low-stress training (LST) and SCROG nets, allowing you to create an even canopy and boost yields significantly.
• Lifespan Factors: As a photoperiod strain, its total lifespan is controlled by you. A longer vegetative phase (4-6 weeks recommended) will result in a larger plant and bigger harvests outdoors.
• Avoiding Waste: Its natural resistance to mold and pests reduces the risk of crop loss. Avoid overwatering and ensure good airflow, especially in late flowering, to keep this advantage.
• Yield Expectations: Indoors, expect high yields per square meter. Outdoors, a single plant can produce up to 1200 g (2.65 lb) under optimal conditions, making it a highly efficient choice for space.

Advantages and Benefits for Value

• Proven Mold Resistance: The A.M.S. genetics provide built-in protection against botrytis and powdery mildew, safeguarding your investment from common outdoor and indoor threats.
• Powerful Modern Genetics: The Runtz parentage injects elite-level potency (over 22% THC) and a complex, desirable terpene profile straight from the US market into a reliable format.
• Adaptable Structure: The bushy growth with steady branches supports heavy buds without collapsing, reducing the need for extensive staking and making plant management easier.
• Balanced Hybrid Effect: Offers the best of both worlds: deep physical relaxation followed by a clear-headed, functional high. This versatility means one strain can suit multiple occasions.
• High Yield Potential: Whether in a confined indoor tent or a sunny outdoor spot, Ztrawberry is genetically programmed to produce abundantly, giving you more final product for your effort.
• Faster Flowering for a Photo: With an indoor flowering time of just 8-9 weeks, you get a relatively quick turnaround for a photoperiod strain, allowing for more harvests per year.

Tips to Maximize Your Harvest Without Overspending

Start with a quality, well-aerated substrate to encourage strong root development from day one. During the vegetative stage, focus on building a wide, bushy structure using gentle LST; this costs nothing but time and dramatically increases your bud sites. Outdoors, plant it in a spot with maximum sunlight and good air circulation to leverage its natural resistances fully. When flowering begins, a simple, balanced PK booster during weeks 3-5 can work wonders for bud density and resin production without needing a cabinet full of expensive additives.

Technical Specifications

• Breeder: Green House Seeds
• Type: Feminized Photoperiod
• Dominance: 60% Indica / 40% Sativa
• Genetics: Runtz (Zkittlez x Gelato) x A.M.S.
• Indoor Flowering: 8-9 weeks
• Outdoor Harvest (N. Hemisphere): End of September
• Indoor Yield: High
• Outdoor Yield: Up to 1200 g (2.65 lb) per plant
• Indoor Height: Medium, manageable
• Outdoor Height: 1.60–2.80 m (5.25–9.19 ft)
• Difficulty: Medium (forgives some mistakes, thanks to robust genetics)
• THC: Approx. 22.5%
• CBD: Approx. 0.24%
• Aromatic Profile: Dominant notes of sweet strawberry, red fruits, and creamy gelato, with fresh, lemony undertones.
• Effect: Balanced hybrid. Initial heavy, relaxing body effect that mellows into a clear, cerebral, and functional head buzz.

How to Grow Ztrawberry Seeds

Quick Overview: A feminized photoperiod hybrid from Green House Seeds with an 8-9 week flowering time, ideal for growers seeking a high-yielding, mold-resistant plant with premium flavor.

Safe Start & Strong Roots:

• Germinate seeds in a warm (22-25°C), humid environment using the paper towel method.
• Transplant seedlings into small pots with a light, airy mix to prevent overwatering.
• Consider a root stimulator for vigorous early development and reduced transplant stress.

Vegetative Vigor & Training:

• Maintain an 18/6 light cycle. This strain exhibits strong, bushy growth.
• Topping or FIMing early (after 4-5 nodes) encourages multiple colas.
• Low-Stress Training (LST) is highly effective for creating an even canopy and maximizing light penetration.

Transition & Flowering Power:

• Switch to a 12/12 light cycle to induce flowering. Expect some stretch in the first two weeks.
• Reduce humidity to 40-50% as flowers form to further prevent mold.
• Support heavy branches with stakes or a SCROG net as buds swell.
• Introduce a PK booster during weeks 3-5 of flowering to enhance bud density and resin production.

Harvest, Dry & Cure:

• Harvest when trichomes are mostly milky with some amber for a balanced effect.
• Flush with plain water for the final 10-14 days for a clean taste.
• Dry slowly in a dark space at 18-20°C and 50-60% RH for 10-14 days.
• Cure in airtight jars, burping daily for the first two weeks, to perfect the strawberry-cream flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take from seed to harvest for Ztrawberry?

As a photoperiod strain, the total time depends on your vegetative period. Indoors, with a 4-6 week veg and 8-9 week flower, you're looking at roughly 12-15 weeks total. Outdoors, planted in spring, harvest comes around late September.

Is Ztrawberry suitable for beginner growers?

Yes, its robust genetics and mold resistance make it more forgiving than many other high-end strains. Its responsive nature to training also allows beginners to learn techniques like LST with good results.

What's the best way to train Ztrawberry for maximum yield?

Its bushy, strong-branched structure is perfect for Low-Stress Training (LST) and SCROG methods. Topping early (after 4-5 nodes) will create multiple main colas, significantly increasing your final yield.

How does the high from Ztrawberry feel?

The effect is a classic, well-balanced hybrid. It starts with a potent, relaxing body stone that eases tension, then smoothly transitions into a clear-headed, euphoric, and functional cerebral high, making it great for daytime or evening use.

Personal Experience of Pevgrow’s CEO (Alan)

I was genuinely impressed with Ztrawberry's performance. We tested it in our greenhouse last season alongside some other, more finicky "hype" strains, and Ztrawberry was the undisputed workhorse. While others needed constant babying, this plant just got on with it. The mold resistance is no marketing gimmick—we had a wet spell in late flower, and where other plants showed spots, the Ztrawberry remained pristine.

The flavor is where it really shines for me. It's that perfect blend of a classic sweet, almost artificial strawberry candy note upfront, followed by a deep, creamy vanilla and earthy finish from the Gelato side. It's complex but incredibly smooth to smoke. Yield-wise, it's a beast. We got just over a kilo (2.2 lb) from one plant in a 50 L (13.2 gal) pot. My tip? Don't be shy with the low-stress training. It loves to be bent and shaped, and it rewards you with an even canopy absolutely packed with those dense, resinous buds. For the balance of grower-friendliness, killer terps, and heavy yields, it's become a permanent fixture in my personal garden.