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Forbidden Runtz

Leafly’s 2020 Strain of the Year is basically dessert that p

Leafly’s 2020 Strain of the Year is basically dessert that punches you in the brain. Forbidden Runtz looks like a sugar-coated sculpture, smells like a candy factory next to a gym sock, and hits like your mom finding your browser history. Proceed with snacks.

Creativity
79%
Energy
50%
Relaxation
69%
Munchies
69%
THC: 25% CBD: <1%
Vibes
66%

Last updated: March 15, 2026

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The Origin Story Nobody Asked For

Holy Hemp cooked this up in the early 2010s by cross-breeding everything that tasted good until THC hit 25% and self-control hit zero. After rigorous “lab testing” (read: a lot of very happy interns), Leafly crowned it Strain of the Year in 2020, cementing its legacy as the dessert your therapist warned you about.

Effects: From Chill to Cheech in 60 Seconds

Expect a velvet-glove face punch: euphoria rockets up, anxiety politely exits, and your couch becomes a national monument. The balanced genetics keep you floating between “I could clean the garage” and “I forgot garages exist.” Novices, pace yourselves—this isn’t the Runtz you shared at prom.

Flavor & Aroma: Willy Wonka’s Sweatshop

Nose-dive into a bowl of tropical runts candy dunked in earthy musk. On the tongue, it’s a sugar-dusted fruit salad with faint notes of “did I just lick a skunk?” Pro tip: if your grinder smells like a gas-station smoothie bar, you did it right.

Growing: Amateur Hour Is Over

Indoors she’ll pump out 450-550 g/m² of dense, purple-frosted nugs that look Photoshopped. Outdoors, she thirsts for Mediterranean vibes and hates humidity like a cat hates baths. Expect 8-9 weeks of flower and enough resin to wax your surfboard.

Medical Uses (a.k.a. Excuses)

Patients swear it nukes stress, cramps, and existential dread in one candy-coated salvo. Insomniacs finally meet their Sandman. Just remember: “I’m microdosing” only works if you don’t eat the whole bag.

Perfect For

Connoisseurs chasing clout, dessert lovers chasing diabetes, and anyone whose tolerance file says “classified.” If you still brag about smoking “mids,” this strain will file a restraining order.


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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Forbidden Runtz

Is Forbidden Runtz indica or sativa?

It’s a hybrid—like a mullet, business in the front (mental clarity), party in the back (full-body melt).

How strong is 25% THC, really?

Strong enough that your phone’s autocorrect will give up on you. Tread lightly, space cowboy.

What’s the actual flavor—candy or weed?

Both. Imagine a gummy bear that went to college for horticulture and minored in diesel fuel.

Can beginners smoke Forbidden Runtz?

Sure, if you consider skydiving without a parachute a beginner sport. Pack CBD like it’s a fire extinguisher.

Why is it called Forbidden?

Because after one toke you’ll understand why Adam couldn’t just have one apple. Some things are better left un-snacked.

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