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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Category Z Strain

Category Z is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (Category 5 × Yellow Zushi). 60-day flowering.

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60 days
Breeder releases
1
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Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 50%Sativa 50%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

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This strainCategory Z

Breeder releases (1)

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Offensive Selections60dfeminized

About Category Z

The goal was simple: bring truly fresh, exotic flavor profiles into 2026 — and Category Z absolutely delivered. This standout hybrid is dripping in candy-forward terpenes, blending loud sherb notes with sugary lollipop sweetness and tropical candy funk that instantly separates it from the crowd. Small-batch and hard to find, this cultivar was built for growers and collectors chasing rare genetics with serious bag appeal and top-shelf potential. The flowers showcase stunning modern aesthetics with vibrant coloration, dense trichome coverage, and that unmistakable next-generation “Z” influence. Expect eye-catching buds loaded with flavor and visual appeal from start to finish. Terpene content ranges between 4–6%, creating a loud, lingering aroma profile that leans heavily into sweet candy gas with fruity tropical undertones. The cross combines a rare Tenco-selected cut with Grape Soda Power, resulting in a unique fusion of exotic sweetness and grape-heavy depth. Flowering finishes within 56–63 days, while plants can stretch aggressively between 2–3x during bloom. Yields are impressive, averaging 80–90+ grams per square foot under optimal conditions. Wash potential is still being expl

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Category Z?
Category Z comes from Category 5 × Yellow Zushi.
Is Category Z indica or sativa?
Category Z is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How long does Category Z take to flower?
Category Z flowers in about 60 days.
Is Category Z available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Category Z is offered as: feminized.