Royal Gorilla is Royal Queen Seeds’ homage to one of the most talked-about American strains of the last decade. Her lineage traces to Sour Dubb, Chem Sis and Chocolate Diesel, a family that, as the story goes, came together by accident when a Chem Sis plant turned hermaphrodite and pollinated a neighboring Sour Dubb. The seeds were nearly thrown away; the plants that grew from them became legend.
This balanced 50% indica / 50% sativa feminized photoperiod lists THC up to 27%, and her resin production is nothing short of extraordinary. Buds glisten with frost, and trichomes spill over onto the surrounding leaves until they sparkle in the light.
Royal Gorilla is bred for quality first. Indoors she reaches 3 to 5 feet (90–150 cm) and yields 18 to 19 oz/m² (510–540 g/m²) after 55 to 65 days of bloom (about 8 to 9 weeks). Outdoors, plants grow to 4 to 6 feet (120–185 cm) and produce 19 to 21 oz/plant (540–595 g/plant) by the middle of October.
Royal Queen Seeds reports that Royal Gorilla took 1st place in the New Strains category and 3rd place in the Indica category at the Highlife Cannabis Cup.
Flavor, Effects, and Serious Resin
The nose is loud and complex: dark chocolate and sharp diesel lead the way, followed by fruity sweetness and a snap of fresh pine. The overall impression is pungent and earthy-sweet, with a lemon-pine brightness that keeps it from getting heavy.
The high blends two moods that rarely sit together so comfortably. A deep, calming heaviness rolls through the body, while the mind stays surprisingly clear, happy and present. It feels like floating on a lake at sunset with your eyes wide open: completely at ease yet still tuned in to everything around you.
With so much resin on every bud and leaf, Royal Gorilla is also a favorite for anyone making hash, rosin or dry sift. Save the sugar leaves after trimming; they are far too frosty to throw away.
Growing Royal Gorilla Feminized Seeds
Royal Gorilla adapts well to indoor and outdoor growing. Her yields are solid rather than record-setting, so focus on quality: a SCROG net or LST spreads the canopy, and topping helps her build multiple heavy colas. Good airflow and stable humidity matter during late bloom, when resin output peaks.
Outdoors she develops large buds framed by bright lime-green leaves. She is listed for short-summer climates and finishes around the middle of October, so a sunny, sheltered spot gives her a strong chance to fill out before fall weather arrives.
Royal Gorilla Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Genetics | Sour Dubb x Chem Sis x Chocolate Diesel |
| Indica/Sativa | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| THC | Up to 27% |
| CBD | Low |
| Effect | Calming, clear |
| Flavor | Chocolate, diesel, fruity, pine, pungent |
| Indoor yield | 18 to 19 oz/m² (510–540 g/m²) |
| Outdoor yield | 19 to 21 oz/plant (540–595 g/plant) |
| Flowering time | 55–65 days (about 8–9 weeks) |
| Outdoor harvest | Middle of October |
| Height | Indoor 3 to 5 feet (90–150 cm); outdoor 4 to 6 feet (120–185 cm) |
| Climate | Suits short summers |
| Best cultivation technique | Topping, LST, SCROG |
FAQ
Is Royal Gorilla the same as GG4?
Royal Gorilla is Royal Queen Seeds’ tribute to GG4. She shares the Sour Dubb, Chem Sis and Chocolate Diesel lineage, with the same focus on potency and heavy resin.
How strong is Royal Gorilla?
Royal Queen Seeds lists THC at up to 27% with low CBD. She is a very potent strain that deserves a careful approach.
What does Royal Gorilla taste like?
Expect chocolate and diesel up front, followed by fruity sweetness, pine and a pungent, earthy finish.
Is Royal Gorilla good for making hash?
Yes. Her resin production is exceptional, with trichomes covering both buds and leaves, so she is a strong choice for hash, rosin and other extracts.
How much does Royal Gorilla yield?
Indoors, about 18 to 19 oz/m² (510–540 g/m²). Outdoors, 19 to 21 oz/plant (540–595 g/plant). Yields are moderate; the strain is grown mainly for quality.
Has Royal Gorilla won awards?
Royal Queen Seeds reports 1st place in the New Strains category and 3rd place in the Indica category at the Highlife Cannabis Cup.
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