Royal Budline is a well known and underground indoor cultivator whose headquarters is located in Humboldt County, Arcata CA. Well connected to the best genetics and growing practices in the game, this cultivator has a wide portfolio of awards and in 2019 collaborated with ArcataX to win 2nd place in the BHO category for its cut of Strawberry Banana. This year Arcata Fire partnered with Royal Budline by doing a fresh not frozen harvest in the same facility as Arcata Fire HQ that happened to be ready at the perfect time of year for maximum freshness to the Cup.

Zkittlez, bred by Monster Genetics, is an irresistible mostly indica hybrid that's sweet in taste and powerful in effect. This particular cut from Royal Budline has been an award winner and known within the CA cannabis industry for a few years standing. Zkittlez is a cross between Grapefruit, Grape Ape, and an unknown strain, resulting in a 20% sativa and 80% indica genetic makeup. The aroma and flavor of Zkittlez are fruity and citrusy, which perfectly complements its sweet taste. The high of this strain is a creeper, starting with a sedating and narcotic effect that eventually gives way to mental alertness and creativity. The cerebral effect of Zkittlez is potent and long-lasting, making it a great strain for those looking for a powerful high. It is highly sought-after, and it's no wonder why.

From the beginning of this conversation with Duke of Royal Budline, we were excited. He was fresh off a big win at the Ego Clash, and we discussed combining forces to harvest and extract a fresh, not frozen, run of his indoor Zkittlez, which he happened to be growing right next door to the Arcata Fire HQ.

That fateful harvest, we walked to the room with a small group of extractors who proceeded to cut down fresh flower, remove all non-trichome producing leaves, and walk it over to the washroom at Arcata Fire, where we started the process of making it into rosin. The color, aroma, and terpene abundance were world-class from the beginning, and we knew this one was special. So much candy and dessert-like sweetness, it was slightly intoxicating.

This batch was grown, harvested, manufactured, and packaged as fast and close as a producer can get and came from a coveted strain that has already won multiple awards in its lifetime. This is a rare one worth finding and keeping.