Northern California cannabis legends Terphogz™, the creators of the globally acclaimed strain The Original Z, partnered with Swiss lighting innovators Future of Grow (F.O.G.) to unveil a new frontier in cultivation: Z•LED, a limited-edition, precision-engineered LED system designed for elite growers. The system officially debuted at Mary Jane Berlin in Booths D18/D19, Hall 21A, marking the first time F.O.G.'s award-winning technology entered the U.S. market.
F.O.G. spent nearly a decade developing high-performance LED solutions in collaboration with major chip manufacturers and Europe’s leading agricultural universities. In 2024, the company earned Best Horticultural Product at Italy’s Aptus Cup, and its systems powered multiple first-place finishes at European cannabis competitions. But accolades aside, what truly set this technology apart was its measurable impact in cultivation: side-by-side trials showed up to 33% increases in THC and 30% more terpene output.
This performance was driven by a uniquely calibrated full-spectrum light, enhanced with UVA and UVB wavelengths that stimulated secondary metabolite production and bolstered plant immunity. F.O.G.’s advanced UVB module, developed with the Swiss School of Agricultural Engineering, proved capable of reducing powdery mildew by up to 90%—achieving results comparable to chemical treatments like ARMICARB, but without the residue.
For Terphogz, whose name has become synonymous with high-quality genetics and cutting-edge cannabis culture, the collaboration marked a natural evolution. “At Terphogz, we’ve always been about pushing boundaries—from genetics to branding,” said Green R. Fieldz, co-founder of the collective. “Partnering with F.O.G allowed us to bring that same innovation to lighting, giving growers the tools to maximize the potential of our strains.”
Z•LED was designed not just as high-performance hardware, but as a future-proof cultivation system. Its modular build allowed growers to integrate spectral boost modules such as UVA, UVB, and infrared, and adapt easily to future chip or control upgrades. That long-term vision was central to F.O.G.’s mission. “It’s not about making light that looks good on paper,” said Fabrizio, founder of Future of Grow. “It’s about unlocking genetic intent. Under our lights, cultivars performed in ways growers had never experienced—richer aroma, stronger resin, and higher consistency.”
Built for both boutique and commercial environments, Z•LED also helped cultivators reduce their environmental footprint. The system cut energy use by up to 40% and minimized heat output, reducing the burden on HVAC systems and improving climate control efficiency—crucial for operations striving toward GMP standards.
With U.S. distribution of Z•LED scheduled to begin in Q4 2025, the partnership signaled a shift in what’s possible when high science meets high-grade cannabis culture. Growers looking to elevate flavor, resin, and reliability now have a new tool—and a new light—guiding the way.
For more information, visit www.terphogz.com/fog or www.futureofgrow.com.
