Gorilla Glue Strain Feminized SeedsThe resin-soaked GG4 hybrid, grown from all-female seeds
4.83 out of 5 · 23 reviewsThe Gorilla Glue strain is the heavy, resin-coated hybrid now officially called GG4 or Original Glue, bred by GG Strains from a Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel cross. It earned its name because the buds leave scissors and fingers sticky, and its smell mixes diesel, pine and a hint of cocoa. These feminized photoperiod seeds grow female plants that bloom for about 8 to 9 weeks after you cut the light to 12 hours a day.
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What is the Gorilla Glue strain?
Gorilla Glue is an indica-dominant hybrid bred by Joesy Whales and Lone Watty of GG Strains by combining Chocolate Diesel with Chem's Sister and Sour Dubb. Its most famous phenotype, #4, now goes by GG4 or Original Glue, and that plant won the hybrid category at the 2014 Michigan Medical Cannabis Cup run by High Times. Seed banks list 25–30% THC and an 8 to 9 week bloom, and growers know it for resin heavy enough to coat trimming scissors and gloves.
Ratio from AllBud. GG Strains' own seed listing says 63% indica, while some seed banks describe a balanced 50/50 plant.
Gorilla Glue was named for its trichome-heavy buds, which leave trimming tools and fingers coated in sticky resin.
Gorilla Glue strain specs
The Gorilla Glue numbers below combine GG Strains' own listing, High Times' published results, AllBud and several seed banks that sell the feminized version. THC, timing and yield are reported ranges from those sources, so expect some spread between plants.
| Type | Indica-dominant hybrid (roughly 60:40 indica to sativa) |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel |
| Bred by | Joesy Whales and Lone Watty, GG Strains (USA); the famous selection is #4 |
| THC | Usually 25–30%; AllBud lists 18–32% |
| CBD | Low, about 0.1–1% |
| Main terpenes | Caryophyllene, myrcene, limonene, humulene |
| Aroma & flavor | Diesel, pine, earth, sour chem and a cocoa or coffee note |
| Reported effects | Relaxed, euphoric, happy, body-heavy, hungry |
| Seed type | Feminized photoperiod (female plants) |
|---|---|
| Flowering indoors | 8–9 weeks (GG Strains lists 58–63 days) |
| Outdoor harvest | Late September to mid-October (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Height | Medium to tall; outdoor plants can reach about 2 m (6.5 ft) |
| Yield | About 500–600 g/m² (1.6–2 oz/ft²) indoors; roughly 600 g (21 oz) from each outdoor plant |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Best methods | Topping, LST, SCROG and light defoliation |
| Climate | Indoors, or warm, sunny and fairly dry outdoor gardens |
Where does the Gorilla Glue strain come from?
Gorilla Glue was bred in the United States by Joesy Whales and Lone Watty, the founders of GG Strains, from three parents: Chem's Sister, Chocolate Diesel and Sour Dubb. The cross was not planned: according to the breeders' story, a Chem's Sister plant developed male flowers and pollinated its neighbors, leaving a small number of seeds. Accounts differ on which plant pollinated which, but all agree on those three parents. Of the females they kept, the number 4 plant became the famous one, while #1 later went by Sister Glue.
Gorilla Glue #4 spread across US dispensaries as a clone and won the hybrid category at High Times' 2014 Michigan Medical Cannabis Cup. In 2017 the maker of Gorilla Glue adhesive sued GG Strains over the name, and the breeders rebranded the strain as GG4, with the #4 cut also sold as Original Glue. Feminized seeds now come both from GG Strains and from many seed banks, so lines can differ slightly between sellers.
Why is Gorilla Glue so sticky?
Gorilla Glue is sticky because its buds are packed with resin glands (trichomes), far more than an average hybrid carries. The resin runs from the calyxes onto the sugar leaves, so hand trimming leaves scissors, gloves and fingers tacky within a few buds. Hash and rosin makers prize GG4 for exactly that frost.
Plan the trim. Keep isopropyl alcohol or a little coconut oil nearby to clean scissors, and consider trimming Gorilla Glue after drying, when the resin is less tacky.
What does Gorilla Glue taste like, and how does it feel?
Aroma and flavor
Gorilla Glue smells sharp and earthy, with diesel fuel and pine up front and a sweet chocolate or coffee note underneath that many smokers credit to its Chocolate Diesel side.
- Diesel
- Pine
- Earth
- Sour chem
- Cocoa
- Coffee
Terpenes
- Caryophyllene
- Peppery spice; Leafly lists it as the leading GG4 terpene
- Myrcene
- Earthy, musky base
- Limonene
- Sour citrus edge
- Humulene
- Woody, hoppy dryness
Gorilla Glue's terpene balance shifts with phenotype, grow conditions and the drying and curing process.
Reported effects
Users most often describe Gorilla Glue as deeply relaxing and euphoric, with a happy head buzz that slides into a heavy body feel. Leafly reviewers name relaxed, sleepy and hungry as its top effects, and AllBud warns that a strong session can leave people stuck on the couch for hours.
- Relaxed
- Euphoric
- Happy
- Sleepy
- Hungry
The downsides people mention most for Gorilla Glue are dry mouth and dry eyes; at high doses some users also report paranoia or feeling glued in place.
This Gorilla Glue effect summary draws on Leafly and AllBud user reviews plus seed-bank notes. People react differently to the same strain, and this page offers no medical advice.
How do you grow Gorilla Glue seeds?
Gorilla Glue seeds are moderately easy to grow: veg the plants for 4 to 6 weeks, top them to build an even canopy, flower them for 8 to 9 weeks under 12/12, and keep conditions steady, because growers report GG4 can throw a few male flowers when it is stressed.
- Germinate3–7 days
Gorilla Glue seeds usually crack within a few days. Plant them in a light starter mix and keep it moist rather than soaked.
- Vegetate4–6 weeks indoors
Top once or twice. GG Strains' listing says one topping gives 6–8 strong branches and a second gives about 10.
- Flower8–9 weeks
Once the lights change to 12/12, GG4 stretches and stacks resin-heavy colas. Remove small lower shoots that will never reach the light.
- HarvestDay ~60 indoors · late Sep–mid Oct outdoors
Cut when most trichomes are cloudy; waiting for some amber gives a heavier, sleepier effect.
Grow tips for Gorilla Glue
- Keep stress low in bloom. Light leaks, heat spikes and rough handling are the usual triggers growers blame when Gorilla Glue shows stray male flowers. Check the buds every few days from mid-flower.
- Run a carbon filter. Gorilla Glue's diesel-and-chem odor gets loud from about week 4 of flower, so indoor growers should filter the exhaust air.
- Top early and spread the branches. GG4 takes topping and low-stress training well, which turns one main cola into a flat canopy of evenly lit tops.
- Support the heavy colas. The dense, resinous buds put weight on the branches late in bloom; a trellis net or a few stakes stop them from bending.
- Hold humidity down at the end. Tight Gorilla Glue buds trap moisture, so aim for roughly 40–50% relative humidity in the last weeks to reduce the risk of bud rot.
- Use the all-female advantage. Every feminized Gorilla Glue seed should grow a female, so you can skip sexing and fill the space with flowering plants from day one.
Is Gorilla Glue the right strain for you?
Great pick if you
- Want a famous Cup winner with very high reported THC
- Like earthy diesel and pine aromas with a cocoa finish
- Prefer a relaxing, body-heavy strain for evenings
- Want resin-rich flowers for hash or rosin
- Grow indoors with a carbon filter and room to train
Think twice if you
- Want a light, clear-headed daytime high
- Can't control strong odor where you grow
- Can't avoid light leaks or temperature swings in your grow space
- Are new to high-THC cannabis
Gorilla Glue strain FAQ
Is Gorilla Glue indica or sativa?
Gorilla Glue is an indica-dominant hybrid. AllBud rates it roughly 60/40 in favor of indica, and the GG Strains seed listing gives 63% indica. A few seed banks call it a balanced 50/50 hybrid, but most users describe a relaxing, body-heavy effect.
Is Gorilla Glue the same as GG4 and Original Glue?
Yes. Gorilla Glue #4 was renamed GG4 after the Gorilla Glue adhesive company sued GG Strains over the name in 2017, and the #4 cut is also sold as Original Glue. Many seed sellers still use the Gorilla Glue name for the same genetics.
Who bred Gorilla Glue?
Joesy Whales and Lone Watty of GG Strains bred Gorilla Glue in the United States. By their account, the seeds came from an accidental pollination in their garden between Chem's Sister and its Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel neighbors, and the #4 plant became the keeper.
How much THC does Gorilla Glue have?
Seed banks usually list Gorilla Glue at 25–30% THC, and AllBud gives a wider 18–32% range. CBD stays low, at about 1% or less. Real results depend on the phenotype, the growing conditions and when you harvest.
How long does Gorilla Glue take to flower?
Feminized Gorilla Glue blooms for about 8 to 9 weeks indoors once you flip the light schedule to 12/12; GG Strains gives 58 to 63 days. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere, plants finish between late September and mid-October.
How much does Gorilla Glue yield?
Seed banks list roughly 500–600 g/m² (1.6–2 oz/ft²) indoors and about 600 g (21 oz) per plant outdoors. GG Strains' seed listing describes 3 to 3.5 pounds of dry flower per 1,000-watt light in a well-run room.
Why is it called Gorilla Glue?
The name comes from the strain's heavy resin. Its trichome-covered buds stick to scissors, gloves and fingers during trimming, so growers compared it to the adhesive. That comparison later led to the trademark dispute and the switch to the GG4 name.
What does Gorilla Glue taste like?
Gorilla Glue tastes earthy and pungent, with diesel fuel and pine up front and a sweet chocolate or coffee note on the finish. Caryophyllene leads its terpene profile on Leafly, followed by myrcene and limonene.
Did Gorilla Glue win a Cannabis Cup?
Yes. Gorilla Glue took first place in the hybrid category at High Times' 2014 Michigan Medical Cannabis Cup, according to the published results. Seed sellers also mention wins at other 2014 High Times events, including Los Angeles and Jamaica.
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Kayla –
Sticky buds and heavy relaxation. Autoflower finished fast and strong.
Terry –
My purchase went smoothly and delivery was on time.
philip (verified owner) –
great strain