About the ECS Botanics × TerpHogz Partnership
ECS Botanics has entered into an exclusive manufacturing and distribution partnership with TerpHogz™, the renowned California-based breeding collective responsible for "The Original Z" and a suite of award-winning cultivars.
This strategic collaboration enables ECS to bring TerpHogz’s premium genetic library to patients in regulated medicinal cannabis markets including Australia, Germany, and New Zealand.
As a fully licensed and GMP-accredited Australian producer, ECS Botanics is responsible for cultivating, processing, and releasing TerpHogz products to pharmaceutical quality standards, ensuring consistent safety, efficacy, and compliance with TGO 93, PIC/S, and local regulatory frameworks.
TerpHogz genetics have earned international acclaim across legacy and medical markets for their distinct terpene profiles, potency, and cultivation pedigree.
Through this partnership, ECS Botanics becomes the exclusive global GMP manufacturing partner for TerpHogz, enabling patients to access previously unavailable genetics via prescription-only pathways.
WHO ARE TERPHOGZ™?
Founded in Mendocino County, California,
TerpHogz™ is a pioneering cannabis breeding group globally recognized for developing some of the most influential and sought-after genetics in the industry.
Best known as the creators of The Original Z , the TerpHogz team—led by Green R. Fieldz and Tony Mendocino—have become cultural icons in the world ofcannabis cultivation and genetics.
With numerous awards from prestigious competitions such as the Emerald Cup and High Times Cannabis Cup, TerpHogz have built a legacy on flavor-forward breeding, crafting cultivars with unmatched aromatic complexity, therapeutic potential, and market appeal.
Their work has not only shaped the U.S. craft cannabis scene, but has also become the foundation for global breeding programs, brand collaborations, and now, prescription-based medical access.
This makes TerpHogz not just breeders—but architects of a genetic legacy now entering the regulated pharmaceutical space through ECS Botanics.
KEY BENEFITS OF THIS PARTNERSHIP
Legacy Genetics with Clinical Integrity
Legendary cultivars such as The Original Z, Cherry Rope, Zruntz, and RS-40 are now available in compliant medicinal formats.
Full GMP Chain of Custody
Cultivation, processing, and packaging are all handled by ECS under GMP protocols, with full batch traceability.
Patient-Centered Access
Available via prescription to eligible patients under the Special Access Scheme (SAS-B) or Authorised Prescriber frameworks in Australia.
Together, ECS and TerpHogz are reshaping what quality looks like in global medicinal cannabis—delivering California-grade genetics under Australian pharmaceutical standards.
PRESENTED BY TERPHOGZ™:
A Verified Genetics Collaboration Series
While TerpHogz™ is best known for originating The Original Z, they also play a curatorial and collaborative role—endorsing and distributing select genetics from respected breeders whose work meets the same high standards for quality, terpene expression, and patient appeal.
Each release under this banner reflects:
• Verified genetic lineage and breeder credit
• Brand-endorsed authenticity and compliance
• Pharmaceutical-grade production via ECS Botanics
• Global availability for prescribers and patients under regulated access schemes
WHY THIS MATTERS
In an industry where strain names are often misused, and breeder credit is routinely erased, the Presented by TerpHogz™ model reinforces a culture of collaboration and traceability. By working with ECS Botanics to bring these cultivars to market, TerpHogz helps ensure that breeders receive the recognition they deserve, and patients receive genuine, traceable genetics in GMP-compliant formats.
This model sets a new benchmark for how legacy genetics can enter pharmaceutical channels—respectfully, transparently, and at scale.