Gorilla Girl by Sweet Seeds

Gorilla Girl brings two of the most famous names in American cannabis together in one feminized photoperiod seed. Catalogued as SWS74, it crosses Gorilla Glue with the Thin Mint phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies, and Sweet Seeds ranks it among the most powerful strains in its catalog, with THC levels of 20–31% under optimum conditions.

Resin output is copious: aromatic trichomes coat every calyx, and the buds finish compact and sticky. The aroma is equally bold, built on fresh cypress and wood with earthy and citrus accents and a familiar Cookies backdrop.

The plants grow as vigorous, balanced hybrids with long, flexible side branches that make them ideal for training. Indoors they flower in about 9 weeks, producing 400–550 g/m² (1.31–1.80 oz/ft²), while outdoor plants can reach 350–600 g/plant (12.3–21.2 oz/plant).

Gorilla Girl Genetics and Lineage

Gorilla Glue is famous for extreme potency and resin so sticky it gave the strain its name. Girl Scout Cookies, here in its Thin Mint phenotype, adds a complex, dessert-like aromatic profile and dense structure. Together they form a Sativa-leaning hybrid at 60% Sativa and 40% Indica.

The breeder notes that some specimens can even exceed the 31% THC ceiling, with CBD around 0.1%. Gorilla Girl already holds 3 cups, according to Sweet Seeds, and the combination of massive resin, high THC, and a fresh, woody nose explains why.

Aroma, Flavor, and Effect

The first impression is fresh and resinous: cypress and pine-like greenery with a dry, woody undertone. Earthy depth builds underneath, while citrus brightens the top end and a Cookies sweetness ties everything together. It smells like a cypress grove after rain, with an orange being peeled nearby.

The flavor is robust and lingers on the palate, with woody and earthy notes holding firm and a citrus twist on the exhale.

This is a strong, fast-acting strain. An intense rush of euphoria arrives first, followed by happiness, mental stimulation, and a clearly psychoactive character. It also boosts creativity and motivation, making it a choice for experienced consumers who want an energetic, high-octane experience. Newcomers should start with small amounts.

Growing Gorilla Girl Indoors and Outdoors

Indoors, those long, flexible branches are an invitation to train. Top early, then use LST or a SCROG net to spread the canopy; Gorilla Girl stretches well in early bloom, so flip to 12/12 once the screen is about 60–70% full. Flowering takes around 9 weeks.

Thanks to its heavy resin, it is a favorite with extraction fans. Handle buds gently at harvest to keep trichome heads intact, and run strong carbon filtration in late flower, as the aroma becomes pungent.

Outdoors, give it full sun, a large container or open ground, and room to spread. With consistent feeding and support for the branches as buds gain weight, expect 350–600 g/plant (12.3–21.2 oz/plant).

Gorilla Girl Characteristics

Strain type	Feminized photoperiod
Variety code	SWS74
Genetics	Gorilla Glue x Girl Scout Cookies (Thin Mint phenotype)
Indica/Sativa	40% Indica / 60% Sativa
THC	20–31%
CBD	0.1%
Effect	Euphoric, happy, stimulating, creative, psychoactive
Aroma/Flavor	Cypress, woods, earthy, citrus, Cookies
Indoor yield	400–550 g/m² (1.31–1.80 oz/ft²)
Outdoor yield	350–600 g/plant (12.3–21.2 oz/plant)
Flowering time	9 weeks indoors
Best cultivation technique	Topping, LST, and SCROG

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