Sweet ZZ by Royal Queen
Sweet ZZ, from breeder Royal Queen, is an indica-leaning strain descended from Grape Ape × Grapefruit. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 56 days after the flip to 12/12. Reported THC is 22%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Sweet ZZ grows against.
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| Breeder | Royal Queen |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| THC | 22% |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Grape Ape × Grapefruit |
| Descendants | ZZ Punch, Sweet ZZ Automatic |
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Growing Sweet ZZ: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Grape Ape or Grapefruit will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Sweet ZZ FAQ
How long does Sweet ZZ take to flower?
Sweet ZZ typically flowers in around 56 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Sweet ZZ an indica or a sativa?
Sweet ZZ is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Sweet ZZ?
Sweet ZZ was bred from Grape Ape × Grapefruit by Royal Queen.
How strong is Sweet ZZ?
Reported THC for Sweet ZZ is 22%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Sweet ZZ like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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