Gorilla Glue Seeds

Gorilla Glue is a family rather than a single strain, and it keeps growing. Below: what the seeds actually are, where GG#4 came from, the numbers that matter in a tent, and how the autoflowering versions differ.

What are Gorilla Glue seeds?

Gorilla Glue seeds grow balanced indica and sativa hybrids descended from GG#4, also sold as Original Glue. The defining trait is resin: buds armour themselves in trichomes so heavily that trimming scissors gum up within minutes, which is exactly how the strain got its name. THC sits at around 26 percent, with almost no CBD. Under the Gorilla Glue umbrella you will find dozens of interpretations from different seed banks, some faithful to the original cut and some crossed towards fruit and candy.

Gorilla Glue #4 genetics and origins

The parent strains

GG#4 is a three-way cross of Sour Dubb, Chem's Sister and Chocolate Diesel. It happened by accident: a Sour Dubb plant turned hermaphrodite and pollinated Chem's Sister, and breeders Joesy Whales and Lone Watie recognised that the seeds were worth keeping rather than binning.

Two Cannabis Cups in one year

In 2014 the strain took first place at both the Los Angeles and the Michigan Cannabis Cup. That double win turned a pollination mistake into the benchmark other breeders still measure potency against, and it is the reason nearly every seed bank now sells a Gorilla of some description.

What the GG numbers actually mean

The numbers confuse people, so: GG#1, GG#4 and GG#5 are separate selections from the same breeding work, not a version history. GG#4 is the famous one and the reference point. GG#1, sometimes sold as Sister Glue, leans a little lighter. GG#5, or New Glue, was bred for bigger yields and a sweeter finish. Descriptions of each sit further down this page, alongside the crosses that other seed banks have built on the same base.

Gorilla Glue grow specs at a glance

One honest caveat: those dense buds hold moisture, so keep humidity under 50 percent in the last fortnight or you invite bud rot.

Effects, flavour and aroma

The first pull is diesel and pine, with a cocoa note underneath that most people only notice on the exhale. Effects open bright and euphoric, then settle into a heavy body stone about half an hour in. Against a classic like Northern Lights, Gorilla hits harder and lasts noticeably longer, which is why it suits an evening rather than a working afternoon.

Gorilla Glue autoflower seeds

Autoflowering Gorillas cross the original with ruderalis, so they flower on age rather than on a light schedule. You trade a few percent THC and some yield for a plant that finishes in 10 to 11 weeks from seed, stays short enough for a cupboard, and forgives a wobbly light timer. For a short outdoor season or a small tent, autoflowering seeds are the sensible pick; for maximum return per plant, stay with feminized seeds.

Why buy Gorilla Glue seeds from us

You get the full spread of the family in one place, from the closest available take on the original in Zamnesia Seeds GG#4 feminized through to the fruit-forward crosses, stored fresh and shipped discreetly. If potency is your only filter, our high-THC strains gather the strongest genetics we carry across the whole cannabis seeds range.

Popular Gorilla varieties

Since its inception, there have been numerous iterations and recreations of the original GG#4. With each variant offering up something a little different, the choice is plentiful for cannabis enthusiasts, with a cultivar guaranteed to suit each grower's needs and preferences.

GG #1

Also known as Sister Glue, GG#1 hit the cannabis market in 2016 and is seen as an even more soothing version of the original GG#4. This is thanks to typically higher THC levels than its 2014 counterpart. Coupled with a sweeter flavour and fragrance, GG #1 is a popular choice for those seeking a stronger stone.

GG#4

GG#4 is the original strain that started it all, back in 2014. Sometimes referred to as Original Glue or GG4, this is the cultivar that all others are based on, with an intensely relaxing high and flavours of pine, earth, and lemon. GG4 is bound to impress; after all, she's multi-award-winning for a reason.

GG #5

The result of crossing GG1 and GG4, GG #5, or New Glue, delivers potent flavours and effects. This is thanks to crossing two already intense iterations. Similar to the previously mentioned Glues, GG5 brings a heavy high that is bound to catch a few unsuspecting smokers by surprise. Give it a try; it might be your new favourite of the Gorilla family.

Which Gorilla is for you?

As you can see, there is plenty to love about Gorilla, no matter which iteration takes your fancy. Of course, the most definitive way to discover which one is your favourite is to simply try them all. With that in mind, we're privileged to stock many types of Gorilla, so we're bound to have one that'll suit you down to the ground. Check out what makes this award-winning cultivar so great right, and buy some GG strains for yourself.