Red Bottoms
$65.00
Red Bottoms by Greenpoint Seeds fuses Zkittles and Trop Cherry into a resin-soaked, cherry-forward poly-hybrid with elite color, heavy terps, and a fast 63-day finish built for serious collectors and hash makers.
Seeds Harvested: Dec 2025
Red Bottoms from Greenpoint Seeds crosses Zkittlez (Terp Hogz) with Trop Cherry (Relentless Genetics) to produce a Candy Gas hybrid engineered for structural redemption. Regular seeds. 8–10 week flowering time.
Greenpoint Seeds — Genetic Archive
Red Bottoms
Zkittlez
×
Trop Cherry
Fixing the Z. All the rainbow flavor, none of the structural weakness.
Regular Seeds
IPO: Jan 02, 2025
“Zkittles is the most flavor-obsessed strain in history, but it grows like a viney nightmare. The Trop Cherry stud acts as a structural crutch—adding stem strength, vegetative vigor, and a blast of red/purple color. This cross is designed to produce Candy Gas flowers that actually yield.”
— BREEDER’S THESIS
Genetic Architecture
Compositional Breakdown
F1 cross. Percentages reflect direct parental contribution.
Lineage Groups
Foundational Genetic Families
Maternal Line
Zkittlez
Grape Ape × Grapefruit × Undisclosed
Terp Hogz · 3rd Gen Family
Paternal Line
Trop Cherry
Tropicana Cookies × Cherry Cookies F3
Relentless Genetics · #8 Selection
Deep Ancestry
OG/Chem/Cookie
Fire OG · Forum GSC · Tangie
I-95 Corridor · West Coast
The Mother
Zkittlez (Terp Hogz)
The Flavor King of Modern Cannabis
Zkittlez is the most controversial plant in modern breeding. Its terpene profile is untouchable—sweet, tropical candy that singlehandedly revolutionized the flavor-focused sector of the market. The cultivar emerged from the “sacred gardens” of Mendocino County through a collaboration between the Terp Hogz (Tony Mendo and Green R. Fieldz) and Brandon Parker of 3rd Gen Family Farms, a family with generational roots in Mendocino cultivation.
The origin story reads like controlled chaos. Green R. Fieldz acquired a clone mistakenly identified as “Cookies.” Upon flowering, it became clear this was something entirely different—and superior. Tony Mendo then utilized a Grapefruit phenotype (a complex blend of Sweet Tooth, Grape Ape, and OG Kush) to hit the undisclosed mother. The resulting progeny offered a terpene expression of sweet tropical candy and fermented grapefruit that had never been seen in the Kush-heavy market of the early 2010s.
Zkittlez is widely reported as a three-way cross involving Grape Ape and Grapefruit, combined with a third, undisclosed proprietary strain. The genetic formula is Grape Ape × Grapefruit × [Undisclosed]. Its award history is unparalleled—first place at the 2015 Michigan Cannabis Cup for Best Indica Flower, dominant at the 2016 Emerald Cup—cementing its status as a keeper cut of the highest order.
PRE-2010s
3rd Gen Family cultivates emerald-tier genetics in Mendocino County sacred gardens.
EARLY 2010s
Green R. Fieldz acquires mystery clone mislabeled as “Cookies.” Tony Mendo crosses it with Grapefruit phenotype.
2015
1st Place, Michigan Cannabis Cup — Best Indica Flower.
2016
Dominant showing at the Emerald Cup. Market revolution begins. The “Z Decade” is born.
Zkittlez Technical Profile
| Classification | Indica-Dominant Hybrid |
| Primary Terpenes | Caryophyllene · Linalool · Humulene |
| Dominant Flavors | Grapefruit · Berry · Tropical Candy |
| THC Range | 15–23% |
| Flowering Time | 56–63 days |
| Growth Habit | Viney · Weak stems · Low yield |
Mendocino Terroir
Brandon Parker of 3rd Gen Family Farms represents a lineage of cultivators who have worked Mendocino land for decades. The sacred garden used for Zkittlez selections was once a site used to feed a family for generations. This terroir—the specific combination of Mendocino’s water, soil, and microclimate—produces a flavor expression difficult to replicate in indoor environments. The 3rd Gen Family’s commitment to excellence led to the creation of the Ego Clash invitational, where hash makers and outdoor growers compete with their best work. Zkittlez was a cornerstone of this movement.
The Father
Trop Cherry (Relentless Genetics)
The Structural Crutch — #8 Breeder Selection
To address the inherent structural weaknesses of the Zkittlez mother, Greenpoint Seeds selected Trop Cherry as the paternal donor. The breeder known as “Relentless,” based in the southern United States with decades of experience in indoor cultivation, built his reputation hunting through hundreds of seeds to find unique outliers that combine elusive flavor terpenoids with commercial viability.
Trop Cherry is a cross between Tropicana Cookies and Cherry Cookies F3. The formula is Tropicana Cookies × Cherry Cookies F3. This lineage brings together some of the most influential genetics from the West Coast and the I-95 corridor blueprint. The Relentless breeder cut, specifically the #8 selection, is renowned for its nose, depth of flavor, and unmatched ability to provide color. The Trop Cherry #8 earned 2nd Place in the Sativa category at the 2023 Harvest Fest Cup.
Component: Tropicana Cookies
Forum GSC × Tangie
The MTN Trop cut of Tropicana Cookies is the engine behind Trop Cherry’s visual appeal. Originally bred by Harry Palms of Bloom Seed Co and further refined by Oni Seed Co, this variety is famous for its intense blood orange and pink grapefruit aroma and its ability to produce deep purple, almost black calyxes. This strain provides the “Red gene” that characterizes the bag appeal of Red Bottoms.
| Color Expression | Merlot purple · Deep red/burgundy |
| Aroma | Tangy tangerine · Dried orange peel · Sour citrus |
| Structure | Sativa-leaning · Fiery orange pistils |
Component: Cherry Cookies F3
Fire OG × Forum GSC
Relentless Genetics specializes in stacking resin-heavy cuts with dessert-tier flavors. The Cherry Cookies F3 was a critical component in stabilizing the cherry candy and fuel notes that define the Trop Cherry father. Its indica-dominant structure brings compact, dense buds with heavy lateral branching—exactly the traits needed to rescue the Zkittlez frame.
| Lineage | Fire OG × Forum GSC |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet cherry · Tart citrus · Earthy/herbal |
| Structure | Compact · Dense · Frosty · Heavy lateral branching |
Deep Ancestry — The I-95 Corridor
The genetic lineage of Red Bottoms is deeply indebted to the I-95 corridor genetics popularized by JJ NYC of Top Dawg Seeds. The presence of Chem Dog and Star Dawg in the deeper genealogy of the Cookie and OG relatives used in this cross—Fire OG and GSC—underscores the importance of East Coast stability. The legend begins in 1991 at a Grateful Dead show in Deer Creek, Indiana, where a grower named Greg (Chemdog) purchased a bag of “Dog Bud” and found 13 seeds that produced Chem 91, Chem Sis, Chem D, and Chem 4. These plants are the direct ancestors of OG Kush and Sour Diesel—which in turn built the GSC and Fire OG parents found in both the Trop Cherry and Zkittlez lineages.
Red Bottoms is the continuation of a 30-year breeding journey that began in a parking lot.
Breeding Logic
The Structural Rescue Mission
An engine swap for the elite collector. The primary objective: create a “Commercial Z” that tastes like the legendary candy mother but grows with the vigor and strength of a modern producer.
01
Mechanical Stabilization
The original Zkittlez clone lacks the lignin density to support its own flowers. Branches droop and snap under medium-sized buds, requiring 50+ bamboo stakes per plant. Trop Cherry contributes woody, strong branches and excellent lateral branching inherited from its Cookie and OG Kush ancestors. The result: a plant that holds itself up without constant intervention.
02
Aesthetic Enhancement
Zkittlez is typically green and orange. Trop Cherry injects the “Red gene” into the lineage, producing flowers with elite color ranging from vibrant maroons to deep purples. This merlot-purple-red hue is a major driver of modern market value, particularly in the Exotic category where visual presentation—bag appeal—is paramount.
03
Yield Correction
Zkittlez is not a producer. Trop Cherry is. This cross targets a “Commercial Z”—a plant that yields enough to be viable for production but tastes like Z. The Trop Cherry father’s vigorous vegetative growth and above-average production translate to a harvest that justifies the garden space.
| Trait | Zkittlez | Trop Cherry | Red Bottoms Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Viney, floppy, weak | Sturdy, woody, upright | Sturdy, lateral branching |
| Yield | Low | High / Above Average | Commercial / High |
| Color | Green / Orange | Purple / Deep Red | Maroon / Purple |
| Flavor | Tropical Candy | Cherry / Citrus Gas | Fermented Fruit Candy Gas |
Terpene Profile
Aromatic Spectrum
Target profile: fermented grapefruit, artificial fruit candy, and earthy cherry gas.
The target expression is “Rotten Rainbows” — a transgressive collision of candy sweetness and fermented citrus decay.
| Terpene | Expression | Genetic Source |
|---|---|---|
| Limonene | Sharp citrus, rotten orange notes | Zkittlez + Trop Cherry |
| Caryophyllene | Spicy, fuel, earthy gas | Zkittlez + Cherry Cookies |
| Linalool | Floral, calming, candy sweetness | Zkittlez |
| Humulene | Earthy, herbal, woody depth | Zkittlez + OG lineage |
Phenotype Hunting
Navigating the Pack
Hunt for the pheno that smells like “Rotten Rainbows”—fermented citrus, artificial fruit candy, and earthy cherry.
The “Trop Dominant”
The visual superstar. Deep purple and merlot colors from the father. Smells like ripe cherries and sour citrus. Very sturdy, minimal support needed. Exceptional bag appeal and density, but may lack the unique rainbow candy nuances of the Zkittlez mother.
Color: Deep Purple
Structure: Excellent
The “Z Dominant”
Pure rainbow candy and tropical fruit that fills the room. The flavor is there, but the structure is not. Green, floppy, viney with massive internodal spacing and weak stems. Noticeably lower yield than its siblings. Requires significant support to survive. Avoid for commercial runs.
Color: Green / Orange
Structure: Poor
The “Blend”
Z-terps on a Trop-frame. A complex scent described as “Rotten Rainbows”—fermented grapefruit, artificial fruit candy, and earthy cherry. Purple hues and red calyxes with a thick coating of resin-soaked trichomes. Sturdy structure that requires no trellis but reeks of the original Zkittlez candy. This is the Commercial Z.
Color: Red / Purple
Structure: Very Good
Phenotype Quick Reference
| Pheno | Color | Scent | Structure | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trop Dominant | Deep Purple | Cherry / Acidic Citrus | Excellent | High (Bag Appeal) |
| Z Dominant | Green / Orange | Tropical Candy | Poor | Low (Nightmare) |
| The Blend ★ | Red / Purple | Rotten Rainbows / Candy Gas | Very Good | ★ The Winner |
“If you find a plant that holds itself up—no trellis needed—but reeks of Zkittles candy, you have found a unicorn. Clone it. Keep it. Never let it go.”
— GREENPOINT SEEDS
Cultivation Guide
Growing Red Bottoms
Designed for modern hash makers and commercial cultivators. ~63 day finish, range 62–70 days.
Final Assessment
The Candy Gas Blueprint
Red Bottoms resolves the fundamental conflict between quality and quantity that has defined cannabis breeding for decades. The most flavorful plants were historically the hardest to grow, and the highest-yielding plants were the most bland. This cross breaks that dichotomy by using Trop Cherry as a structural crutch to elevate the Zkittlez terpene profile to a commercially viable scale.
The name itself—a reference to the luxury footwear of Christian Louboutin with their signature scarlet soles—positions this cultivar as a luxury exotic. The red calyxes and purple hues mirror the aesthetic of the famous shoes. In the garden, as in fashion, Red Bottoms is a statement and a state of mind.
“Red Bottoms honors the sacred Mendocino heritage of 3rd Gen Family and the meticulous selection process of Relentless Genetics while addressing the practical realities of the modern commercial market. It is a transgressive collision of genetics that offers everything the modern market demands: elite color, heavy resin, untouchable terps, and a frame that can handle the weight of greatness.”
— GENETIC ARCHIVE
Market Context — Comparable Hybrids
| Strain | Lineage | Flower | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-Dawg | Zkittlez × Stardawg | 63–70d | Funky Fruit / Sativa |
| Runtz | Zkittlez × Gelato | 60–65d | Sweet Dessert / Balanced |
| Red Bottoms ★ | Zkittlez × Trop Cherry | ~63d | Candy Gas / Elite Exotic |
| Cookies & Cream | Starfighter × GSC | 56–63d | Vanilla / Sedative |
Specifications
| Strain Name | Red Bottoms |
| Breeder | Greenpoint Seeds |
| Mother | Zkittlez (Terp Hogz) |
| Father | Trop Cherry (Relentless Genetics) |
| Class | Candy Gas Exotic |
| Format | Regular (M/F) |
| Flowering Time | 8–10 Weeks (~56–70 days) |
| Yield | Medium–High |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| THC Potential | 20–28% |
| IPO Date | January 02, 2025 |
Foundational Genetics
| Zkittlez | Grape Ape × Grapefruit × Undisclosed |
| Trop Cherry | Tropicana Cookies × Cherry Cookies F3 |
| Tropicana Cookies | Forum GSC × Tangie |
| Cherry Cookies F3 | Fire OG × Forum GSC |
| Star Dawg (deep ancestry) | Chem 4 × Tres Dawg |
| I-95 (deep ancestry) | Triangle Kush × (Legend OG × Star Dawg IX2) |
Lineage Architecture
├── ♀ Zkittlez Terp Hogz · 3rd Gen Family
│ ├── Grape Ape
│ ├── Grapefruit (Sweet Tooth × Grape Ape × OG Kush)
│ └── [Undisclosed Proprietary]
│
└── ♂ Trop Cherry #8 Relentless Genetics
├── Tropicana Cookies Bloom Seed Co / Oni Seed Co
│ ├── Forum GSC (OG Kush × Durban Poison × F1)
│ └── Tangie (California Orange × Skunk)
│
└── Cherry Cookies F3 Relentless Genetics
├── Fire OG (OG Kush × SFV OG)
└── Forum GSC (OG Kush × Durban Poison × F1)
Quick Reference
Zkittlez
×
Trop Cherry
→
Red Bottoms
Regular · 8–10 Wks · Med–High Yield · Moderate Difficulty · Candy Gas Exotic
GREENPOINT SEEDS — GENETIC ARCHIVE
| Quantity | Full pack – 6 feminized photoperiod seeds, Wholesale – 10 packs, Wholesale – 20 packs, Wholesale – bulk 1,000 seeds, Wholesale – bulk 100 seeds, Wholesale – bulk 500 seeds |
|---|---|
| Seed Sex | |
| Cannabis Type | |
| Flowering Length | |
| Lineage | |
| Brand |
Related products
Reviews
There are no reviews yet