What Red Runtz is
Leafly says Exotic Genetix, a breeder that aims for maximum THC and heavy frost, made Red Runtz by crossing Runtz with the rarer, soda-flavoured Red Pop. The Exotic Genetix description on SeedFinder adds that it is a reversed cross with Runtz as the pollen donor, calls Exotic Genetix a Washington-based seed company founded by Exotic Mike, and describes Runtz as a Zkittlez and Gelato cross.
Sources label it differently. Leafly files Red Runtz as a hybrid, AllBud calls it an even 50/50 hybrid, and the SeedFinder description calls it indica-dominant, about 80% indica.
Look, smell and taste
The name comes from the colour. In the SeedFinder description, Exotic Mike says the bud is actually red once it is trimmed, which is one reason it got the name; it describes maroon to purple buds with thick orange pistils and dark purple leaves. AllBud describes dense, deep blue buds with reddish undertones and red-orange hairs. The purple weed guide covers where colours like these come from.
Leafly says the strain should combine Runtz's fruity, creamy, berry notes with Red Pop's strawberry soda, and its reviewers most often pick grapefruit, berry and strawberry. AllBud describes a sour yet sweet raspberry candy flavour and a syrupy raspberry aroma with tangy fruit and a little spice, while the SeedFinder description notes sour cherry, tropical fruit and grapefruit, with limonene as the main terpene.
Effects people report
Reports split. Leafly reviewers rate Red Runtz's effects as mostly energizing and most often report feeling aroused, happy and euphoric; the most common negatives they list are dizziness, dry mouth and feeling anxious. AllBud describes the opposite end: a calm, warm euphoria with a heavy body high that turns sedating. The SeedFinder description sits between the two, with euphoric, uplifting effects first and a deep body stone later, and warns that taking too much can lead to couch-lock.
With reports this varied, start with a small amount and see how your batch feels. Health Canada's lower-risk cannabis use guidelines advise not driving for at least 6 hours after using cannabis.
How strong is Red Runtz?
Leafly lists Red Runtz at 25% THC and rates it above average, and AllBud lists 27% to 28%. Batches vary, so check the THC and CBD numbers on the label.
Similar strains
Red Runtz belongs to the Runtz family, which runs back through Gelato; Leafly lists Gelato 33 as one of Gelato's phenotypes. Exotic Genetix has also used Red Runtz as a parent: SeedFinder lists Fritter Glitter Reloaded, a cross with Apple Fritter, and Dipz, a cross with Oreoz.
Buying Red Runtz
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