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Gorilla Glue 4 Grow Tips: How to Harvest Huge Yields


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So, after spending hours of extensive research and evaluating the pros and the cons of the numerous marijuana strains available out there, you’ve finally had your eye on Gorilla Glue 4, huh?

First off, congratulations on your fantastic choice.

Gorilla Glue #4 is a beautiful gemstone for beginner and experienced cannabis growers alike.

Do you want to learn how to harvest huge yields and not merely some mediocre-quality buds? Then you’re in the right place.

Below, you’ll find a compilation of Gorilla Glue 4 grow tips, along with all the tiny, juicy, and essential details regarding this absolute one-of-a-kind strain.

Now, it’s high time to fasten your seat belts and delve straight into learning how to harvest huge yields (Oops, are we getting over-repetitive in here? That’s simply because it’s hard to hide our excitement for featuring such an amazing strain like Gorilla Glue 4)!

Brief Introduction to Gorilla Glue 4: History, Effects & Little-Known Facts

In order to truly understand any cannabis strain, we first need to look into the history behind its creation, its most common effects, and all the tiny but important details that build the unique characteristics of each marijuana variety.

You can imagine this as your first date, although, instead of a person, we’ll set you on a date with Gorilla Glue 4 so that you can get to know this amazing strain better.

The better you understand your strain, the better you’ll be able to cultivate it (and, subsequently, to enjoy those huge yields we promised at the very beginning).

Rise of Gorilla Glue #4

Gorilla Glue #4

Joesy Whales and Lone Watie are the co-fathers of Gorilla Glue #4 as they worked together as breeders of this astonishing strain. In fact, when Gorilla Glue 4 was first released to the public, it was named Original Glue.

The reason why the very word “glue” has been always a part of the name of this strain is because of the notoriously sticky (and generous) resin that it produces.

It is surely no wonder how this strain managed to win multiple cannabis cups over the years.

It all started with the High Times San Bernidino (LA) Medical Cannabis Cup 2014 when this strain won the first place under the name Gorilla Glue 4.

However, later in 2014, Gorilla Glue #4 entered the High Times Cup Michigan under the name Original Glue and it once again managed to win first place for the second time in just a single year.

It was described as “a bunch of trichomes with a few buds, leaves, and stalks sticking out” that’s how impressively resin-rich yields this strain can produce when grown the right way!

Quickly after discovering the incredible resin production of Gorilla Glue 4, both medical and recreational cannabis users ended up so hungry for more of this potent treasure that it turned into the most searched strains of the 20th century.

Receiving the High Times Jamaican World Cup 2015 further helped to place the name of this strain exactly where it deserves to be in the very spotlights of public attention.

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Video by High Times – 2015 World Cannabis Cup: Vendor Interviews, Part One

In 2017, Gorilla Glue 4 was among High Times Strongest Strains on Earth winners, ending up at 6th and 9th place in Colorado’s regional rankings.

Lineage and Basic Growth Patterns

In order to create this legendary strains, the breeders decided to go for a genetic cross of Chem’s Sister, Sour Dubb, and Chocolate Diesel. Later on, more extensive back crossing took place, merging the genetics of Sour Diesel, too.

Chem’s Sister is a Sativa-dominant variation of the cult-classic Chemdawg. Chemdawg strain won 3rd place as the best medical hybrid of 2016 at the High Times’ Cannabis Cup awards.

Sour Dubb is also a Sativa-dominant strain that is best known for its insanely intense and long-lasting effects working wonders for wake’n’bake aficionados.

Chocolate Diesel is a Sativa strain that is capable of producing effects shooting waves of euphoria straight in the head so it’s often compared to drinking a strong cup of coffee.

Sour Diesel is a Sativa-dominant strain that has become a top choice among medical marijuana patients, although recreational marijuana users highly favor this strain, too.

Gorilla Glue 4 hasn’t turned into a legendary strain merely because of the incredible way trimmers regularly end up finding their scissors stuck together due to all the sparkling resin on the buds.

Undoubtedly, Gorilla Glue 4 is one of the most potent strains across the globe.

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But what’s more, Gorilla Glue 4 marijuana plants are relatively easy to cultivate, the flowering stage takes only 8 to 9 weeks, and the yields are well above the average, ranging from moderate to high.

That’s where we step in by sharing our know-how to help you make the switch from moderate to huge yields.

But first, let us guide you on the most common effects associated with consuming Gorilla Glue 4

Most Common Effects of Gorilla Glue 4

Gorilla Glue 4 lives up true to its name not only because of the fact it produces never-seen-before, sparkling resin.

It also comes with the type of high that glues you to the couch due to the mind-blowing THC levels varying from 18% to 25% on an average. However, the highest THC content lab tests with this strain have hit 32%.

Meanwhile, CBD content is rather low and barely present, featuring as little as below 0.5%.

The full body melt isn’t deprived of ways of euphoria but sedation and sleepiness are bound to follow on the later onsets of the high.

Gorilla Glue 4 can be a wonderful choice for treating insomnia, depression, restless leg syndrome, PTSD, anxiety, lack of appetite, seizures, central nervous disorders, and mild to moderate headaches.

For those who are looking for more of a creativity-inducing high, Gorilla Glue 4 might not be the best option.

But if you want to fully unwind after a tiring day, it can do wonders for you. Gorilla Glue 4 can definitely become an excellent addition to your go-to strains kit collection

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Because of the high THC levels, the feeling of dryness in the eyes, as well as in the mouth can become quite overwhelming so keeping yourself well-hydrated is key with consuming this strain.

But how come a Sativa-dominant strain end up acting much more like an Indica strain?

In a nutshell, that’s the miracle of crossbreeding.

Even though both Sativa and Indica genetics may be present in different strains within a different ratio, the appearance Sativa-dominant marijuana plants may lean more to the Sativa side while the actual effects can lean more to the Indica side (and vice versa).

Nevertheless, the active cannabinoids (such as THC and CBD) function in a unique, synergistic way known as the entourage effect as published in Advances of Pharmacology.

Now, let’s get down to the practical side of our guide to help you learn how to harvest huge yields out of your Gorilla Glue 4 cannabis garden.

Gorilla Glue 4 Grow Tips for Massive Yields 101

For a start, monitoring the pH levels of the growing medium, as well as the water you feed to your Gorilla Glue 4 plants is a MUST for any grower who wants to enjoy sufficient yields.

In fact, the pH balance of the growing medium is even more crucial than any nutrients that you may or may not feed your plants with.

So before you get down to mastering the tips for huge harvests we are listing below, do always take into consideration balancing the pH levels to make your green beauties flourish.

Growing Gorilla Glue 4 Specifications: Growing Indoors vs. Outdoors

Growing Gorilla Glue 4 can result in high yields for both indoor as well as outdoor growers.

Indoor growers can expect to get approximately 18 ounces per square meter. However, outdoor growing can provide increased yields of about 21 ounces per plant.

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Video by MycoHeadGROWER – Gorilla Glue #4 Harvest Day – One final look before the chop!

But not all cannabis growers are lucky to live in a region where the climate is well-suited to result in a bountiful harvest. Keep in mind that Gorilla Glue 4 plants grown outdoors will thrive in dry and sunny locations.

If you the area you live in is subjected to regular and/or harsh rain, then growing outdoors is not an option for you.

Also, failing to provide your outdoor Gorilla Glue 4 plants with plenty of undisturbed sunny hours will greatly decrease the expected yields.

Nonetheless, even if you do live in a region where the summer offers enough warmth and sunlight to cater to the needs of this strain, it is crucial that the favorable summer weather continues without any harsh changes in the temperatures up until mid-October.

That’s when Gorilla Glue #4 will be ready for harvesting. Since this strain prefers drier locations, greenhouse outdoor growing operations are not your best move either.

How to Spot and Treat Hermaphroditic Gorilla Glue 4 Plants

Did you know that Gorilla Glue 4 strain was originally developed from a hermaphroditic marijuana plant?

Marijuana plants that exhibit hermaphroditism develop both females, as well as male flowers.

These bits of information are crucial in order to prevent, spot, or eventually cope with hermaphroditic Gorilla Glue 4 plants since they are naturally sensitive on that note.

There are several ways to avoid ending up with hermaphroditic Gorilla Glue 4 plants.

During vegetation, it becomes a must to prune and monitor your plants closely and regularly. The more you attend to the needs of your Gorilla Glue 4 plants during vegetation, the less probability there is to deal with stressed plants that will be easily prone to exhibiting hermaphroditism.

Your plants will be away from any stress if you provide a perfectly well-controlled growing environment. This means you need to aim for very high hygiene. Also, you have to keep an eye on your timers to make sure both temperature rates, as well as humidity levels,  are balanced.

Nonetheless, checking for any tiny intruders such as insects and mites is imperative to catch any issues on time and act accordingly to avoid stressing your plants.

Gorilla Glue 4 is known to possess high resilience to nasty crawlers trying to snack on its delicious leaves and stems but quick recovery rates don’t mean you won’t end up dealing with a hermaphroditic plant so beware.

If you notice pollen sacs at any time of your growing journey, isolate the affected plant from the rest immediately. Doing so will help to prevent the pollen from the pollen sacs from getting in touch with any of your female plants because such contact can result in ruining your crops once your female plants are accidentally pollinated.

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Even when you already know which of your plants are males and which are females, hermaphroditism can still take place.

If you notice pollen sacs on your female Gorilla Glue 4 plants, you want to spray down the pollen sacs with distilled water. Make sure to avoid any contact between the sprayed down pollen and the female organs of your plants.

Water will help to collect the pollen while limiting possible contact with the female flowers, however, you still need to be extremely careful when collecting any pollen remnants.

Keep the hermaphroditic female plant away from the rest of your plants until the end of flowering.

If you succeed in removing the pollen from the pollen sacs correctly, your hermaphroditic female plant will still stand a great chance of rewarding you with an amazing harvest.

What are the Best Training Techniques for GG4 Plants

One of the most rewarding and easy training techniques for those who want to harvest huge yields from Gorilla Glue 4 is the Screen of Green method.

Don’t worry if this is your very first time exploring this technique because there is little place for errors.

Gorilla Glue 4 plants are quite resilient to mechanical damage. In combination with the fact that the Screen of Green method is a low-stress training technique, it can truly work wonders for both beginner and experienced growers alike.

The Screen of Green technique will also allow you to optimize the benefits of sunlight when growing indoors, as well as your grow lights when cultivating this strain indoors. That’s because the hungry buds will get equal and proper access to suck up all the light needed to reward you with massive yields upon harvesting.

Keeping in mind that you need to be extra careful not to stress your Gorilla Glue 4 plants because of the increased chances of hermaphroditism, do study up the Screen of Green method carefully if this is your first time applying this particular technique.

In general, your mission with the Screen of Green method is to keep tucking the branches under the screen as they keep growing. You can picture this much like simply weaving the branches all across the screen. Your main goal is to make the colas the leading heroes of your growing journey since more colas mean more yields.

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Video by INDICA INSTITUTE – Super Cropping & SCROG Screen of Green – Marijuana Training Techniques

How to Control Temperature and Humidity Levels for Best Results upon Harvesting?

Gorilla Glue 4 is one of the most potent strains out there, and dealing with such an amazing strain means you want to optimize both temperature rates, as well as humidity levels to make the most out of your harvest in terms of quantity and quality.

During vegetation, it is best to keep the room temperature at about 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius).

At the beginning of flowering, it is best to keep the room temperature at about 75 degrees Fahrenheit (23-24 degrees Celsius).

As flowering continues,
your best move is to keep the temperatures at 68 and up to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (20 – 30 degrees Celsius).

Mind that the difference between the room temperature at night versus throughout the day must not exceed 10 degrees.
When your Gorilla Glue 4 plants are still seedlings, you want humidity levels of 60%. Your goal is to start decreasing the humidity levels little by little so that by the end of the vegetative stage, your grow room will feature 50% – 55% humidity in the air.

For this purpose, slightly decrease the humidity levels each week but make sure to do this gradually or you may stress out your plants and trigger hermaphroditism.

During flowering, remember to keep humidity levels on the drier side – 40% – 45% is the perfect humidity balance at this stage of your growing mission. As we mentioned above, Gorilla Glue 4 plants naturally thrive in dry and sunny climate zones so these are two of the most important conditions you want to mimic as an indoor grower.

The fewer fluctuations in temperature and humidity your Gorilla Glue #4 plants face, the better the yields you can expect when it’s time for harvesting

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Video by MIGRO – Best Grow Room Conditions For Maximum Yield – Light (PAR), Temperature and Air (CO2)

How to Feed your Gorilla Glue 4 Green Marijuana Plants

Most marijuana plants can enjoy a good boost by utilizing the right nutrients.

However, some strains are known as heavy feeders which means they are in a dire need of extra nutrients if you want to enjoy great yields. On the contrary, there are strains that are much more likely to suffer from excessive nutrients than actually suffer from a lack of extra nutrients.

Gorilla Glue 4 plants fall somewhere in the golden middle. They will enjoy a healthy nutrient schedule but can still bring about decent yields provided the soil you use is of highest-quality.

During vegetation, good levels of Nitrogen will help to stimulate the production of healthy foliage, and in return, healthy foliage will boost the process of photosynthesis to feed the hungry buds and make them grow fat and juicy. Gorilla Glue 4 plants also love some extra Potassium during vegetation. But do add only a limited amount because the more doesn’t mean the better.

During flowering, you can boost those huge yields you’re aiming for by adding more Potassium and Phosphorus. Proper levels of extra Calcium, Magnesium, and Sulfur will further stimulate the fattening of the buds so that you can get more when the harvesting time kicks in.

Then again, simply feeding more nutrients than needed can be quite controversial and actually leave you with very unsatisfying yields.

In order to avoid such issues from happening, choose the nutrients very carefully.

If you’re growing in soil, make sure you are using nutrients that are made to be used in soil, and not in hydroponic setups.

Always dilute the nutrients you feed to your plants with water and start with adding little at a time. Let your plants “tell” you that they enjoy their nutrient schedule and don’t overfeed them. Even organic nutrients can cause much trouble when overdosed so don’t fall into the delusion that all-natural, organic nutrient solutions are harmless to your plants.

Check regularly for any signs of nutrient deficiencies or nutrient excesses such as stunted growth, darkening, yellowing, curling, or falling leaves. Don’t be afraid if you are faced with nutrient related issues because if you catch them on time, you can still enjoy tremendous yields.

Nowadays, there are tons of tutorials that can help you out to understand the possible disease you are dealing with. Just focus on fixing any problems as early as possible without letting panic overwhelm you. Weed is called weed for a reason, and your plants will do anything to survive and flourish!

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How Often do you Need to Monitor your GG4 Plants?

While regular monitoring of your cannabis garden is quite a logical move to ensure huge yields upon harvesting, most growers have a very hard time determining how often is actually often enough.

For instance, nasty aphids can wipe off your crops completely within a very short period. They are difficult to spot since they live on the underside of the leaves, they are pale in color, and their reproduction rates are monstrous. So before your plants can even display any signs of disease, it might be already too late for you to take appropriate action.

That’s why daily monitoring of your cannabis garden is your best move. But what’s more, apart from monitoring your plants daily, you also want to monitor them very carefully.

Get equipped with a simple magnifying glass and dedicate 10 minutes each day for inspecting the condition of your Gorilla Glue #4 plants. Yes, just 10 minutes every single day will be more than enough to check for any suspicious signs that need your immediate attention. When monitoring your plants, pay attention to the growing medium, and not only to the stems and leaves for traces of intruders.

The good news is, Gorilla Glue 4 is a highly resilient strain towards both diseases and pests. As a result, your plants won’t just let themselves being damaged to a critical point without allowing you enough time to take appropriate measurements. But it is your diligence and consistency that will make the biggest difference from harvesting decently moderate yields to harvesting really huge, massive yields.

Growing GG4 and Optimizing CO2 Levels

Mastering the CO2 levels in your grow room can boost your yields with the stunning 20%.

There are many different ways to optimize CO2 levels but the most reliable one is to invest in a CO2 generator. The downside of utilizing CO2 to increase the expected yields comes with the fact that high levels of CO2 are controversial to humans. Plants can’t really overdose on CO2 but human beings can.

So if you get exposed to higher levels of CO2 (anything over 2000 ppm) while spending time in your grow room, this can lead to drowsiness, sleepiness, and/or headaches.

Typically, optimizing CO2 levels to 1200 – 1500 ppm will do wonders for laying your hands on huge yields upon harvesting.

But then again, growing your Gorilla Glue #4 plants and optimizing C02 rates for best results upon harvesting is only possible if your grow room is fully sealed so that no C02 emissions will be able to affect the air quality of the air you breathe. Of course, spending as little time as possible in your CO2 optimized grow room is a must to avoid exposing your health to damage.

Gorilla Glue 4 Hydroponic Growing – Mind Blowing Yields

Finally, if you want nothing less but truly spectacular yields from growing Gorilla Glue #4, then hydroponic setups can take you to the next level.

Hydroponic growing might seem like a mini sci-fi mission at very first glance, and that’s why it also tends to feel very confusing to the newbies.

However, if you take the time to do your research and choose a suitable hydro setup, you can bring your cannabis growing adventure to never-seen-before dimensions when it comes to huge yields. Of course, not all strains will prefer a hydro setup as opposed to traditional soil growing but Gorilla Glue 4 is not one of these strains.

With hydroponics, you grow in the absence of soil. All the essential nutrients your plants need are supplemented by the application of hydroponic-tailored nutrient solutions. While this gives little room for errors if you mess up the levels of nutrients too much, it does give you far better control over the growing process.

Here’s a good example of a successful Gorilla Glue 4 hydro growing plan for a total of 9 plants.

Equipment

  1. 5×5 grow tent
  2. 1000W MH grow lights during vegetation
  3. 1000W HPS grow lights during flowering
  4. 9 x 2-gallon ebb and grow buckets modified to make use of 5’’ net pots with the roots being suspended.
  5. 20-gallon reservoir
  6. 440 CFM exhaust

Hydroponic growing + SCROG can truly exceed your bravest expectations when it comes to massive yields. Altogether with regular pH testing and an EC meter for monitoring the strength of hydroponic nutrient formulas, you will be one step closer to filling your jars with numerous out-of-this-world Gorilla Glue 4 sticky buds.

Certainly, there are many ways to reap the benefits of hydroponic growing since there are multiple systems available to be tailored to your needs. However, one of the biggest downsides of hydro setups is that you can only use synthetic nutrients. So if growing organically is your top priority, hydroponics are out your list for boosting yields.

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Video by Everest Fernandez – Ebb and Flow Hydroponics Explained!

Gorilla Glue 4 Grow Tips for Harvesting Huge Yields: The Bottom Line

At the end of this article, we want to highlight the utmost importance of working with high-quality genetics. Only top-grade marijuana seeds will be able to unleash the true potency of any strain that you’re trying to grow with a mind to enjoying increased yields.

The tips and know-how we listed above may prove to be quite useless if you’re stuck with low-quality Gorilla Glue 4 seeds or clones. Every successful cannabis growing journey starts with the right genetics so choose wisely.

Give your marijuana plants care and attention, stay consistent and diligent, and watch them flourish!

Do you find our Gorilla Glue 4 grow tips helpful? Do you already feel one step closer to knowing how to harvest huge yields with this spectacular strain?

You can help us make this world a greener, better place by showing us some love and support, too! We wish you a monstrously amazing Gorilla Glue growing adventure. If you have some mighty buds to brag about, don’t be selfish and share a shot of your mouthwatering stash to inspire fellow marijuana growers in the comment section below.

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