"As the offspring of Runtz, Grape Pie, and MAC, Spritzer contains one of the highest THC concentrations of any strain. Her buds offer a complex mix of aromas and flavors, and plants respond well to a wide array of training techniques. Discover everything you need to know about this strain below, including her genetic lineage and effects. History of the Spritzer Strain Spritzer belongs to a large strain library developed by Cannarado Genetics, a Colorado-based seed bank that set out with the ambition of showcasing the breeding prowess of growers from their home state. With two decades of breeding under their belt, and building on a foundation of elite clone-only cultivars, Cannarado Genetics has built a large catalogue of genetics available in seed form. Much of their work focuses on developing strains with exceptionally high levels of THC; with a concentration peaking at 32%, Spritzer certainly shines as a strain of outrageous potency. Alongside its THC content, Spritzer gained widespread recognition after winning first place in the Indica Flower category at the Michigan Cannabis Cup. Genetic Lineage of Spritzer In order to create such a potent cultivar, breeders at Cannarado Genetics had to carefully consider which parent strains to select for the job. They settled on three varieties, all rich in THC and aromatic terpenes. Ultimately, Spritzer descends from Runtz and the progeny of Grape Pie and MAC. Get to know these three strains more deeply below. Also known by the nicknames Runtz OG and Gelato Zkittlez, Runtz has secured itself a place in the pantheon of modern legends. Created by the Cookies Fam by pairing Zkittlez with Gelato, this hybrid strain has wowed cannabis users across the world, clinching the honor of Leafly Strain of the Year in 2020. Equipped with a THC content of 21% and high levels of caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene, this cultivar exerts a talkative and happy high alongside flavors of sweetness, fruits, and berries. Cannarado Genetics then recruited their own Grape Pie to create Spritzer. Created by crossing Cherry Pie with Grape Stomper, Grape Pie, also known as Grapple Pie, is an indica-dominant hybrid that offers a respectable THC content of 22%. The addition of high levels of limonene, myrcene, and linalool creates a phytochemical cocktail that produces a euphoric and relaxing high alongside tastes of grape, pepper, and berries to boot. These qualities gained Grape Pie a loyal growership, and the variety went on to take third place in the Indica category at The Karma Cup in 2018. Also known as Miracle Alien Cookies, MAC hits users with a THC content of 22%. Breeders at Capulator created this variety using parent strains Alien Cookies, Starfighter, and Colombian with the aim of producing a progeny that offers a happy, uplifting, yet relaxing high. MAC offers exactly this while targeting the taste buds with flavors of orange, sweetness, earthiness, and floral notes. Her buds are small and compact, and plants are capable of producing a rewarding yield in little space. Physical Characteristics of Spritzer Spritzer grows to a medium height in most setups, peaking at roughly 150cm. However, cultivators have plenty of control over how plants grow; use small pots to keep them at around 100cm, or select large containers or grow directly in the ground to enable plants to reach their full size. Although indica dominant, Spritzer’s sativa genetics shine through in her morphology. She features relatively long internodes and possesses rather small fan leaves with narrow leaflets—a distinction from the broad leaves found on more pure indica cultivars. Her colas are narrow and tall, with each inflorescence adorned with large sugar leaves and pistillate flowers that grow in distinct clusters up towards the apex of the stem. After drying and manicuring, Spritzer’s buds are tight, dense, and encased in a thick and sticky layer of trichomes. Spritzer plants start out as dark green seedlings but will eventually take on dark purple hues during the flowering stage. Properties and Effects of Spritzer Spritzer exerts a wildly powerful and fast-acting high that manages to satisfy experienced cannabis users with fortified tolerances. Under certain growing conditions, the buds can produce a THC content of up to 32%, meaning it only takes a small amount of plant material to feel her full effect. However, in most circumstances, her THC concentration clocks in at around 25%—still not a quantity to scoff at. Such sky-high levels of THC converge with trace quantities of CBG and abundant supplies of caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool to exert a long-lasting high that leaves users feeling uplifted, physically relaxed, and extremely hungry. Spritzer flowers are best suited to evening and nighttime sessions, and are perhaps not suited to wake-and-bake sessions. Spritzer is sweet and fruity, with a flavor reminiscent of cherry and grape mixed with hints of citrus, earth, and pepper. These..."