
- Pungent, uplifting, and reliably resinous.
Sour Gorilla
Sour Gorilla is a sativa-dominant hybrid with sharp citrus and diesel notes and potent uplifting effects.
- Sharp citrus and diesel aroma
- High THC with clear-headed uplift
- Performs well in ventilated outdoor spots
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18-22% |
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0.1-0.5% |
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Sour Diesel x Gorilla Glue |
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Sativa-dominant hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-10 weeks |
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Medium to tall (up to 2+ m outdoors) |
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Medium-High |
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sour citrus, diesel, earthy pine |
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Feminised |
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mild southern growing climate |
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uplifting, focused, calming |
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Both indoor and outdoor |
About Sour Gorilla
Sour Gorilla is a sativa-leaning hybrid bred from Sour Diesel x Gorilla Glue that combines energetic cerebral effects with sticky, resinous buds. It rewards intermediate growers who manage humidity and airflow, producing sour, diesel-rich flavours and solid yields in favourable climates.
Sour Gorilla is a sativa-dominant hybrid that favours energetic, cerebral effects. It carries enough indica influence to deliver measured physical relaxation without heavy sedation.
THC levels are typically high, ranging from about 18–22%. Expect pronounced psychoactivity at higher doses that can be intense for new users.
CBD is low and usually under 1% in most phenotypes. This variety is selected for THC-driven effects rather than CBD therapy.
The lineage traces to Sour Diesel x Gorilla Glue and combines diesel-dominant terpenes with heavy resin production. That crossing explains the sticky buds and pungent aroma.
Most seeds are sold feminised to simplify cultivation and avoid male plants. Breeders sometimes offer regular or autoflower variants for different grow strategies.
Growing Sour Gorilla is best suited to an intermediate cultivator who can monitor humidity and airflow closely in a mild southern growing climate. Beginners should pay attention to pest control and nutrient management to avoid common issues.
Flowering indoors generally completes in eight to ten weeks. Outdoor plants in favourable seasons are usually ready by late September to early October.
Yields are medium to high when plants receive proper training and canopy management. Indoor growers can expect competitive returns while outdoor results depend on the season and care.
Plants take on a medium to tall structure with elongated internodes and airy colas. Outdoors they can exceed two metres when left to stretch.
Sour Gorilla adapts well to both indoor and outdoor setups in Bristol with adequate ventilation and timed defoliation. In Bristol, outdoor specimens rewarded with dry spells develop dense, resinous buds.
In Bristol Sour Gorilla does well in the city's mild southern growing climate when growers maintain airflow and disease vigilance. Outdoor gardeners in Bristol should plan for occasional rain and keep humidity in check to prevent mould.
The initial onset is uplifting with a clear-headed focus that suits daytime tasks. As the high develops a light body calm settles in without knocking you out.
Flavours are sharply sour with bright citrus top notes and a persistent diesel undertone. A subtle earthy and pine finish lingers on the palate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Keep plants well spaced and maintain steady airflow, remove dense fan leaves, and lower humidity during late flowering to reduce mould risk.
Use a well-draining organic mix with added perlite and a balanced slow-release nutrient to support steady growth and root health.
Many growers flush with plain water for 7–10 days before harvest to improve smoke smoothness, but monitor trichome maturity as the primary guide.
Yes, it tolerates mild temperature swings but prolonged cold can slow trichome development and increase disease risk.
Provide intense, consistent light during flowering — aim for a full canopy under quality LED or HPS fixtures for best bud development.
Topping and low-stress training work well to create an even canopy and increase yields; combine with SCROG or LST for indoor grows.
Expect late September to early October in southern regions under a typical season when planted early and cared for.
Spider mites and aphids can appear, so regular inspection and early biological or soap-based controls are advisable.
For humid climate cannabis growing focus on airflow, selective defoliation and fungicidal prevention to keep buds healthy.
Yes, follow a conservative feeding schedule and adjust based on plant response to avoid nutrient burn or deficiencies.
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