Gorilla Glue #4 Strain Feminized SeedsThe Cup-winning resin hybrid GG Strains bred in Nevada
5.00 out of 5 · 1 reviewThe Gorilla Glue #4 strain is the resin-soaked fourth phenotype that GG Strains (Joesy Whales and Lone Watty) picked out in Nevada around 2014 from a Chem's Sister, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel family tree. Renamed GG4 and Original Glue in 2017, it placed first at the 2014 Los Angeles and Michigan Cannabis Cups. These feminized seeds grow female photoperiod plants that bloom for roughly 8 to 10 weeks after the 12/12 switch and reward a trained canopy with sticky, potent buds.
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What is the Gorilla Glue #4 strain?
Gorilla Glue #4 (GG4, also sold as Original Glue) is the fourth plant GG Strains selected from seeds of Chem's Sister, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel, and it became one of the most awarded hybrids of the 2010s. It won first place at both the 2014 Los Angeles and Michigan Cannabis Cups, and its trichomes are so thick that they gum up trimming scissors. This feminized photoperiod version flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks, is listed at roughly 18–28% THC depending on the source, and smells of diesel, pine and earthy chocolate.
AllBud puts GG4 at 60% indica / 40% sativa. ILGM and several seed banks describe a balanced 50/50 split instead.
Growers named it Gorilla Glue because trimming the trichome-heavy buds left their tools and fingers stuck together.
Gorilla Glue #4 strain specs
These Gorilla Glue #4 numbers pull together GG Strains' published lineage, Leafly, AllBud, SeedFinder and seed-bank listings for feminized GG4. Height, yield and THC vary between seed sources, so each row shows the range reported.
| Type | Indica-leaning hybrid (AllBud: 60% indica); ILGM calls it 50/50 |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel |
| Bred by | Joesy Whales and Lone Watty, GG Strains (Nevada), around 2014 |
| THC | About 20% on Leafly; seed banks list 18–28% |
| CBD | Low, around 0.1% |
| Main terpenes | Caryophyllene, myrcene, limonene |
| Aroma & flavor | Diesel, pine, earth, chocolate and coffee with a sour chemical edge |
| Reported effects | Relaxed, euphoric, happy, hungry; sleepy at higher doses |
| Seed type | Feminized photoperiod (female plants) |
|---|---|
| Flowering indoors | 8–10 weeks after the 12/12 switch (about 56–70 days) |
| Outdoor harvest | Late September to mid-October (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Height | Medium to tall and stretchy; Anesia Seeds lists 140–180 cm (4.5–6 ft), with larger plants up to 250 cm |
| Yield | About 400–600 g/m² indoors; roughly 600 g (21 oz) from a large outdoor plant |
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
| Best methods | Topping, LST and SCROG |
| Climate | Indoors, or warm, sunny outdoor gardens with a dry autumn |
Where does the Gorilla Glue #4 strain come from?
Gorilla Glue #4 is the fourth numbered phenotype from a small batch of seeds that GG Strains' Joesy Whales and Lone Watty traced to Chem's Sister, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel. The often-told version says a Chem's Sister turned hermaphrodite and accidentally seeded a Sour Dubb; a grower friend called Mardogg raised those seeds, and plant number four stood out for its trichome coverage. Sources don't agree on exactly where Chocolate Diesel came in, so the order of the cross is uncertain.
Anesia Seeds' family tree goes a level deeper: Sour Dubb is NYC Diesel × Sour Bubble, Chem's Sister is a Chemdawg hybrid, and Chocolate Diesel is Chocolate Trip × Sour Diesel. That makes GG4 mostly a Diesel and Chem family plant. The #4 cut placed first at the 2014 Los Angeles and Michigan Cannabis Cups, Leafly adds a 2015 High Times Jamaican World Cup win, and a 2017 settlement with the adhesive company produced the names GG4 and Original Glue.
How are feminized GG4 seeds made if GG4 began as a clone?
GG4 spread for years as a clone, so feminized Gorilla Glue #4 seeds come from seed makers working with that famous cut. To make feminized seed, a breeder induces a female plant to produce pollen and uses it on another female; with no male chromosomes in the mix, the seeds grow female plants. GG Strains and many other seed companies now sell feminized GG4.
Expect some plant-to-plant variation. Seed-grown Gorilla Glue #4 can differ from the clone in stretch and smell, so keep the plant with the most resin and the strongest diesel-chocolate nose if you plan to take cuttings.
How does Gorilla Glue #4 smell, taste and feel?
Aroma and flavor
Gorilla Glue #4 opens with diesel fuel and sharp pine over an earthy base, and chocolate and coffee notes show up on the exhale. Many smokers also catch a sour, chemical twang that comes from the Chem side of the family.
- Diesel
- Pine
- Earth
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Sour
Terpenes
- Caryophyllene
- Peppery spice; Leafly ranks it as GG4's top terpene
- Myrcene
- Earthy, musky depth
- Limonene
- A citrus lift under the fuel
- Humulene
- Woody, hoppy note listed by ILGM
Gorilla Glue #4's terpene order is taken from Leafly lab data and ILGM's profile; a seed-grown plant may lean more toward fuel or toward earth.
Reported effects
People who smoke Gorilla Glue #4 usually describe a strong euphoric rush that melts into heavy, full-body relaxation. On Leafly, the effects reported most are feeling relaxed, then sleepy, then hungry, and many reviewers comment on how long the high lasts, which is why GG4 tends to be an evening smoke.
- Relaxed
- Euphoric
- Happy
- Hungry
- Sleepy
The side effects people mention most with Gorilla Glue #4 are cottonmouth and dry, red eyes, along with paranoia or deep couch-lock when they overdo it.
We based this Gorilla Glue #4 effects section on what Leafly and AllBud reviewers report and on GG4 descriptions from seed sellers. Expect your experience to vary, and nothing here is medical advice.
How do you grow Gorilla Glue #4 seeds?
Gorilla Glue #4 seeds grow into a vigorous, easy-to-moderate photoperiod plant: veg it until the canopy is trained and level, switch the lights to 12/12, expect a big stretch, and harvest after 8 to 10 weeks of flowering.
- Germinate3–7 days
Sprout feminized GG4 seeds in a moist paper towel or straight into small pots, then move them under gentle light once the taproot shows.
- Vegetate4–6 weeks indoors
Pinch out the GG4 tip once four or five nodes have formed, then tie the side branches outward with LST so the canopy is flat before you flip.
- Flower8–10 weeks
GG4 stretches hard in the first weeks under 12/12, so have a SCROG net or trellis in place before bloom begins.
- HarvestDay 56–70 · late Sep to mid-Oct outdoors
Cut when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber heads, and wear gloves: the resin sticks to everything.
Grow tips for Gorilla Glue #4
- Train before the stretch. Anesia Seeds describes GG4 as a strong stretcher and lists plants at about 140–180 cm, so top and spread it during veg.
- Support the colas. Gorilla Glue #4 buds pack on weight late in bloom; trellis netting or stakes stop the branches from folding over.
- Plan for the smell. GG4's diesel-and-chem aroma gets loud in late flower; a carbon filter is a must in a tent, and outdoor plants are hard to keep discreet.
- Keep your scissors clean. Trim Gorilla Glue #4 with gloves on and a jar of isopropyl alcohol nearby; the sticky trichomes are exactly where the name came from.
- Outdoors, finish before the rain. Photoperiod GG4 ripens between late September and mid-October north of the equator, so pick a spot that stays dry and sunny into autumn.
- Every feminized seed counts. Feminized Gorilla Glue #4 seeds grow female plants, so you can fill a tent without waiting to sex the plants and pull males.
Is Gorilla Glue #4 the right strain for you?
Great pick if you
- Want a famous, award-winning hybrid with enough resin for hash or rosin
- Like diesel, pine and earthy chocolate flavors
- Prefer a strong, relaxing evening high
- Have the headroom, or the patience, to train a stretchy photoperiod plant
Think twice if you
- Need a small, quick plant (the autoflower version finishes about 8–10 weeks from seed)
- Are sensitive to very potent strains or heavy couch-lock
- Can't control a strong odor during flowering
- Want a light, energetic daytime sativa
Gorilla Glue #4 strain FAQ
Is Gorilla Glue #4 indica or sativa?
Gorilla Glue #4 is a hybrid. AllBud rates it around 60% indica to 40% sativa, while ILGM and several seed banks describe a balanced 50/50 cross. Most users say the high starts in the head and finishes heavy in the body.
Are GG4, Gorilla Glue #4 and Original Glue the same strain?
Yes. GG Strains bred Gorilla Glue #4, then renamed it GG4 and Original Glue after a 2017 settlement with the company that makes Gorilla Glue adhesive. Seed banks and dispensaries still use all three names for the same plant.
Is Gorilla Glue #4 the same as plain Gorilla Glue?
Often, but not always. Gorilla Glue is widely used as shorthand for the #4 cut, yet GG Strains also kept other phenotypes such as GG #1 (Sister Glue) and GG #5 (New Glue), and seed banks sell Gorilla Glue seeds with varying lineage. Check the genetics listed for each product.
How long does Gorilla Glue #4 take to flower?
Feminized Gorilla Glue #4 needs roughly 8 to 10 weeks of bloom (56–70 days) once the lights go to 12/12. Leafly and DNA Genetics give 9–10 weeks, while ILGM lists 8–9. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere, plants finish from late September to mid-October.
How much THC does Gorilla Glue #4 have?
Leafly lists Gorilla Glue #4 at about 20% THC, while seed banks advertise 18–28% and Anesia Seeds says its GG4 line tested above 30%. CBD is low, around 0.1%. What you get depends on the phenotype, your growing conditions and the harvest window.
How much does Gorilla Glue #4 yield?
Seed banks list feminized Gorilla Glue #4 at about 400–600 g/m² indoors and roughly 21 oz (600 g) from each large outdoor plant. A trained, even canopy under strong light gives the best results, because the plant stretches and sets many bud sites.
How tall does Gorilla Glue #4 grow?
Gorilla Glue #4 is a medium-to-tall plant that stretches a lot in early flower. Anesia Seeds lists plants at about 140–180 cm, with larger ones reaching 250 cm, so most growers top GG4 and use LST or a SCROG net.
Why is it called Gorilla Glue?
The name comes from the resin. Growers found that trimming Gorilla Glue #4 left their scissors and fingers coated in sticky trichomes, much like the adhesive. The same thick resin keeps GG4 popular with people who press rosin or make hash.
What awards has Gorilla Glue #4 won?
Gorilla Glue #4 took first place at both the 2014 Los Angeles and 2014 Michigan Cannabis Cups, according to Leafly, which also credits it with a High Times Jamaican World Cup win in 2015.
Should I grow feminized or autoflower Gorilla Glue #4?
Choose feminized GG4 if you have the space and time: it needs 12/12 light to bloom, grows bigger and yields more per plant. The autoflower version is crossed with ruderalis, stays around 60–120 cm and finishes about 8–10 weeks from seed without any light change.
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My first batch of this failed to germinate. I contacted Beaver Seed and spoke with Mimi. She provided excellent customer service, heard me out, and things worked out to my satisfaction.