About Us

One of The world’s most elite cannabis connoisseurs, Zushi Strain is synonymous with top-tier genetics and premium-quality strains. Even before RS11’s explosive debut, Zushi Strain was already generating major buzz. Their collaboration with Wizard Trees and Doja Pak in Los Angeles sent RS11 soaring to new heights, cementing Zushi Strain’s reputation as a powerhouse in the breeding game. That momentum only accelerated when Zoap, another one of Zushi Strains standout strains, took second place overall in Zalympix—one of the most respected cannabis competitions in the industry. With each successful drop, Zushi Strain continued raising the bar, reinforcing their dominance in the high-end cannabis market. Zushi Strain story is one of perseverance and dedication. The brand was born in LA California, one of the cities most impacted by the war on drugs. Despite the challenges, Zushi Strain found a way to thrive in an industry riddled with crime, obstacles, and regulations. Operating in a city where many cannabis businesses struggle with security risks and industry instability, Zushi Strain managed to climb to the top, maintaining its base in LA’s ever-evolving cannabis scene. Even as dispensaries like Purple Heart—the nation’s oldest Black-owned dispensary—remained closed due to looting and unrest, Zushi Strain pressed forward, ensuring that their innovative genetics and elite cannabis strains reached the masses.

When asked about his first experience with the medical cannabis scene, Zushi Strain founder laughed, recalling how he faked a case of migraines to secure his first California Proposition 215 medical card over a decade ago. “I got my card first and started buying weed with it,” he recalled. “But it was a couple of years before I started growing.” His first-ever grow cut was an OG strain, but he had no idea at the time how special it was. “It came as a cut called Super Kush,” Zushi Strain said. “I still have that cut—I call it Vintage 98 OG because my uncles got it back in ‘98, and it was just labeled ‘Kush.’” Despite having family involved in cannabis cultivation, Zushi Strain was never included in their grow operations. Instead, he took matters into his own hands, learning the ropes through trial and error, online communities, and personal experience. Determined to build his own path in cultivation, Zushi Strain used his savings from early jobs to purchase a house, where he set up his first grow operation. Before even moving in, he had already secured growing equipment, storing it away while some of his peers sold off their gear for quick cash. But Zushi Strain stayed patient. “I saved all my equipment. Everyone else sold theirs,” he said. “Six months later, I was ready to put those lights to work.” Realizing the property’s crawl space was too small for his setup, Zushi Strain and his cousin embarked on a grueling manual excavation project. With pickaxes and shovels from Home Depot, they spent weekdays digging and weekends hauling away dirt—ensuring they didn’t raise suspicion with local inspectors. “We dig 7 Days a week. That first foot of dirt was easy. After that? All clay,” he said. “It was all pickaxe work.” Their relentless effort paid off, and after months of digging, they successfully transformed the crawl space into a fully operational 10×10 grow room. With four lights running—half dedicated to Blue Dream and half to his OG cut—Zushi Strain finally had his first official cultivation space.