Candiez
Also known as: CandyZ
Breeder: Compound Genetics
Candiez is a modern dessert-forward hybrid marrying the gas-forward potency of Compound Genetics' proprietary #34 selection with the rainbow-candy terpenes of Prime Cuts Nursery's Zlurpee (Z3 x Purple Punch). Testing at 33%+ THC with a bright candy-fuel terpene profile, it sits squarely in the candy-gas wave dominating top-shelf menus from 2023–2026.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: #34 x Zlurpee
Compound Genetics' #34 is a proprietary elite phenotype likely from a Gelato-family lineage contributing gas/fuel backbone and high THC. Zlurpee is Prime Cuts Nursery's exclusive Z3 x Purple Punch cross featuring short stalky growth, massive frosty flowers, and a bag-of-Zkittlez nose.
Lineage Dispute
Compound Genetics' #34 is a plant-position number from a pheno hunt, not a Gelato phenotype number. The Zlurpee parent is Prime Cuts Nursery's exclusive Z3 x Purple Punch, NOT the seed-bank Zlurpee sold by other breeders.
Terpene Profile
Limonene — 0.5–0.9% — bright citrus-candy top notes including lemon drop and orange zest
Caryophyllene — 0.4–0.8% — gassy peppered diesel backbone
Myrcene — 0.2–0.6% — deepens fruit notes with relaxed body undertone
Aroma: Rich, bright, and layered — mixed fruit chews, confectioner's sugar, and a streak of fuel. Cracked buds release vanilla cream, grape taffy, or sherbet foam depending on phenotype.
Flavor: Sugar-glazed fruit chews with a pop of citrus on inhale; peppered creamy diesel that lingers on exhale. Best phenotypes maintain clarity from dry pull to final exhale.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Fast — 2–5 minutes. Buoyant and sensory-forward with music popping and colors feeling lively.
Cheerful onset with calm euphoric plateau. Limonene-driven opening provides mental uplift without anxiety. The caryophyllene/myrcene base relaxes shoulders and quiets tension. Social and conversational rather than couchlock.
Duration: 2–3 hours, gently tapering
Commonly Reported Uses
Growing Characteristics
Grow Tips: Notable Cal-Mag appetite — supplement 100–150 ppm Ca and 40–60 ppm Mg to prevent interveinal chlorosis, the #1 pitfall. Top and spread on SCROG net; 1.5–2x stretch makes pre-flower management essential. Avoid over-defoliating — terpene density IS this strain's value. Dense colas susceptible to bud rot; keep late-flower RH below 48%. Purple phenotypes look 'done' earlier but benefit from 5–7 extra days. Drop night temps 10–12°F in final weeks for anthocyanin expression. Fresh-freeze at harvest for 20–28% hash yield on select phenos.
History & Origin
Represents a collaboration between Compound Genetics (Portland, OR) and Prime Cuts Nursery (Sonoma County, CA). Combines Compound's elite #34 selection with Prime Cuts' proprietary Zlurpee, merging potency and gas backbone with candy-Zkittlez terpene explosiveness.
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