Gorilla Glue #4 is a 60/40 Indica Dominant Hybrid strain that is a cross between Sour Dub, Chem’s Sister and Chocolate Diesel. This strain is very popular in the recreational market because of its extremely high THC content and it is also valued in the medical cannabis community for helping to treat OCD, PTSD, headaches, migraines, insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety and mood disorders. If you are a beginner to cannabis, this is one strain that you should avoid until you have a significant amount of experience with high THC strains under your belt.
Gorilla Glue #4 is a potent 60/40 Indica Dominant Hybrid developed by GG Strains and is a cross between Sour Dubb, Chem Sis and Chocolate Diesel over many successive generations. This strain earns its name by providing users with an experience that is described as “hitting like a gorilla” and “gluing” you to the couch.
This strain has won numerous awards across the United States, including first place wins in 2014 at both the Michigan and LA Cannabis Cups.
One of the main reasons this strain has gained popularity is its very high THC content. Gorilla Glue #4 has a THC content that ranges from 26% to over 30%, with average samples containing 27% THC. Gorilla Glue #4 has a low CBD content that averages around 0.1% CBD.
Medical cannabis patients report that Gorilla Glue #4 can help with OCD, PTSD, migraines, headaches, insomnia, pain, stress, anxiety and depression. Many medical cannabis patients claim that this strain is their favourite for treating issues associated with OCD and is one of the only medical cannabis strains that helps people suffering from OCD. Many people also say that this strain is incredible for a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety and PTSD.
This strain is very popular among recreational users. The type of high that you can expect to experience when consuming Gorilla Glue #4 is one that hits hard and fast and leaves you glued to the couch feeling euphoric, relaxed and sedated. Be warned that many experienced cannabis users say that this strain can cause intense effects, even for the well initiated.
The negative effects associated with this strain are paranoia, anxiousness and occasional headaches. With THC concentrations like those found in Gorilla Glue #4, this is to be expected as these negative effects are typical for overconsumption of THC. To avoid these negative effects, start your experience with Gorilla Glue #4 slowly and increase your dosage very carefully. Even experienced consumers say that Gorilla Glue #4 can quickly become overwhelming if you are not careful.
Gorilla Glue #4 is not recommended for daytime use. Instead, this strain is best enjoyed during evening hours.
Gorilla Glue #4 has an aroma profile that has a sharp diesel scent, with chocolate and coffee undertones. Smoking this strain delivers a flavor profile that has a very pungent earthy taste, with subtle hints of pine, roasted coffee and chemical diesel.
This strain is often referred to as being easy to grow indoors. The original breeder GG Strains only releases clones to approved growers, so an application process is necessary. If you are able to become approved to grow Gorilla Glue #4, you can expect a flowering time of 8 to 9 weeks with average yields of 18 oz/㎡ when grown indoors. Gorilla Glue #4 should be grown outdoors in a warm sunny climate and harvests will be ready by mid October, producing around 21 oz/plant. This strain has a high resistance to common diseases like mold and mildew.
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