Connected | Tropical Z | 3.5G Flower

Connected Tropical Z 3.5G: Sativa-Listed Indoor Eighth, Hell's Kitchen Dispensary If you shop by smell, Tropical Z is a jar worth opening. Connected Cannabis Co. built this cultivar in-house, and we carry the 3.5 gram eighth at Cannadreams, the licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 862 9th Ave on the corner of West 56th Street, in the middle of Hell's Kitchen. A breeder that publishes its work Connected lists the lineage for Tropical Z right on its product page: Xeno crossed with GDPTHH #9. Xeno is a Connected cultivar that shows up again and again in its newer releases, and GDPTHH #9 is one of the brand's own selections. Strain sites like Leafly and Weedmaps repeat the same cross, so this is about as settled as cannabis genetics get. Connected calls Tropical Z a sativa-dominant hybrid, and on our menu it is listed as a sativa. The nose, according to Connected The brand describes a punchy, sweet aroma with a distinct orange citrus zest that lingers. It also names limonene, myrcene and caryophyllene as the prominent terpenes for the strain, though it does not publish amounts, and neither do we. Take all of that as the breeder's starting point. Every harvest varies a little, and the only way to know what this batch smells like is to open the jar. How to read an eighth before you buy it At the counter, we are happy to show you the jar. A few things worth looking at: whether the buds hold their shape or crumble when the jar is tilted, how much stem is in the mix, and how loud the smell is when the lid first comes off. A fresh, well-stored eighth should smell clearly of something, not like hay or cardboard. Check the packaging date on the state label too. None of this requires expertise, just attention. Who is behind the jar Connected Cannabis Co. comes out of Sacramento, California, and is known for indoor flower and a breeding program that also produced Gelonade, Silver Spoon and Ambrozia. In New York, the brand's flower is grown indoors in Buffalo by a licensed New York operator under an exclusive agreement with Connected, using the brand's genetics. Cannabis cannot cross state lines legally, so every Connected jar sold here was grown, packed and tested inside New York. Grinding citrus-forward flower Bright, zesty aromas fade first once flower is broken up. That makes the usual advice even more important for a strain like this: grind right before you roll or pack, not the night before. A small hand grinder with sharp teeth keeps the pieces even, which matters if you are rolling a joint. If you use a dry herb vaporizer, a medium grind usually works better than a fine powder. Tropical Z in the jar versus the preroll We also stock Tropical Z as a 1 gram preroll. The jar is the better pick if you want to inspect the flower, smell it, and use it your own way over a week or two. The preroll is for when you want it ready to go. Same strain, very different experience of buying it. Keeping the zest in the jar Light and heat are what flatten a citrus nose. Keep the jar out of the sun, off the windowsill and away from the radiator, and close the lid tightly every time. In a small apartment, a drawer or a closet shelf is a good fit. A two-way humidity pack helps in the dry months when steam heat runs all day. Cold storage in the fridge is not a good idea; opening and closing it brings condensation. Visiting us on 9th Ave Walk-ins are always welcome. We are a few minutes on foot from Columbus Circle, Central Park South and Times Square, and on the way for anyone heading home from Midtown West. You can also order online for in-store pickup and collect it at the counter. Why a licensed eighth Smoke shops and bodegas selling weed without a license are outside New York's legal market. Everything we sell, this Connected eighth included, comes through the regulated system with state-required lab testing and labeling. When you know where flower was grown and when it was packed, you can actually compare jars. Tropical Z eighth, quick facts Brand: Connected Cannabis Co. Strain: Tropical Z Menu type: Sativa Lineage: Xeno x GDPTHH #9, as published by Connected Size: 3.5 grams, one eighth, prepacked jar Where: 862 9th Ave, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan Only adults 21 and older may purchase. Cannadreams is a licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary. Use cannabis only where New York law permits, keep it out of reach of children and pets, and never drive after consuming.