Royal Gorilla Seeds

Royal Queen Seeds
Feminized
Photoperiod
Netherlands

Royal Gorilla Strain Characteristics

Strain brand Royal Queen Seeds
Strain Gender Feminized
Strain light cycle Photoperiod
Suitable for growing Outdoor, Indoor
Strain THC level 27%
Strain CBD level Low
% Sativa/ Indica/ Ruderalis 50% Sativa / 50% Indica
Strain harvest 1.6 - 1.8 oz/ft² indoors
19.4 - 21.2 oz/plant outdoors
Indoor flowering time 56 - 70 days
Strain outdoor finish Mid October
Strain height 35.4 - 63 inches indoors
51.2 - 66.9 inches outdoors
Strain effect Straight to heaven
Genetics Sour Dubb x Chem Sis x Chocolate Diesel
Awards Multiple Cup Winner
Royal Gorilla Strain Reviews
4.9
15 reviews

Customer photos 10

Royal Gorilla doesn’t bother with subtlety. From the first encounter, it announces itself with weight, intensity, and a reputation that’s been earned the hard way. This is a strain that hits with purpose, delivering towering potency wrapped in sticky, top-shelf buds. It’s bold and unapologetically strong – the kind of cultivar that turns a casual session into a full experience.

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Description

Royal Gorilla Strain Info

A perfectly balanced 50% Sativa/50% Indica hybrid, Royal Gorilla is Royal Queen Seeds’ take on the legendary GG#4 lineage. The plant grows with classic hybrid structure, combining solid branching with a dominant central cola that stacks dense, resin-heavy flowers. Flavor leans toward pine and lemon layered over a deep, earthy base, while the smoke delivers a powerful rush that blends mental lift with heavy physical calm. This is a strain built for experienced users and growers who appreciate intensity done right.

Genetics

Royal Gorilla descends from a potent trio: Sour Dubb, Chem Sis, and Chocolate Diesel. Each parent contributes to its character – Sour Dubb brings raw strength, Chem Sis adds sharp fuel notes and punch, while Chocolate Diesel rounds things out with depth and richness. The result is a multi-award-winning hybrid known for consistency, extreme resin production, and unmistakable power.

Flowering Time

Indoors, Royal Gorilla flowers in 56-70 days, moving quickly for a cultivar of this strength. Outdoors, plants finish by mid October, developing heavier trichome coverage as temperatures begin to cool. Late flowering is where the strain truly shines, as the buds harden and terpene intensity peaks.

Yields

Indoors, Royal Gorilla produces 1.6-1.8oz/ft² (500-550g/m²) under strong lighting. Outdoors, plants can return 19-21oz (550-600g) each when given space and sun. The plant responds well to both SOG and ScrOG methods, allowing growers to tailor canopy shape without sacrificing production.

Effects

The effect arrives fast and spreads wide. A euphoric surge lifts the mind almost immediately, followed by a deep body calm that settles in with authority. Despite the weight, the experience stays enjoyable rather than chaotic, making it powerful yet strangely inviting. Overindulgence can be overwhelming, so pacing is part of the ritual.

Uplifting
Relaxed
Euphoric

THC and CBD Levels

With 27% THC and low CBD, Royal Gorilla sits firmly in heavyweight territory. The potency is long-lasting and immersive, delivering a full-spectrum experience that’s best approached with respect.

Smell and Taste

Expect a pungent blend of pine and damp earth, sharpened by lemon zest and softened with subtle sweetness. The inhale is bold and resinous, while the exhale leaves a lingering fuel-tinged citrus note that clings to the palate. The aroma fills a room quickly and refuses to fade quietly.

Sweet
Pine
Lemon

Grow Tips

Royal Gorilla grows 3.0-5.2ft (90-160cm) indoors and 4.3-5.6ft (130-170cm) outdoors. Despite its strength, it’s a cooperative plant that handles training well and doesn’t demand excessive feeding.

  • Use strong lighting to support dense bud development.
  • SOG works well in tight spaces; ScrOG helps maximize lateral growth.
  • Keep pH stable for optimal nutrient uptake.
  • Maintain airflow to protect heavy, resin-rich colas.
  • Harvest on time to balance intensity with terpene clarity.

Royal Gorilla Seeds for Sale

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Written by
Ethan Cole
Cannabis cultivation expert and writer

Cannabis cultivation expert with over a decade of experience in indoor growing and grower education.

Reviewed by
Sylvia Johnson
Indoor growing expert and cannabis writer
Customer ratings
4,9
Based on 15 ratings
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    PabloTheGrower
    5
    7 May 2023
    7 May 2023
    • Advantages
      Excellent vegetable, short plant without any training. What impressed me most was the resin production, the quantity and density of the flowers (stacked, covering all the branches from top to bottom) and the quality of the smoke.
    • Disadvantages
      No so far
    • General impressions

      Overall, one of the best strains and phenotypes I've ever grown until today, almost 7 years later. It was definitely a fraction of the advertised maximum THC, but very good for a morning smoke. I recommend this strain to almost any grower. Good stuff.

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    NeoCat
    5
    29 June 2021
    29 June 2021
    • Advantages
      I love everything about RG, the smell, taste, dense buds and it's pretty to look at!
    • Disadvantages
      Didn’t notice any
    • General impressions

      Beautiful dense buds, glistening with trichomes. The smell is one of my favorites. She handled everything well. Will be growing this one again next time but will try some more stressful techniques.
      I love everything about this plant 👍

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    Barcelona_Farmers710
    4
    17 November 2020
    17 November 2020
    • Advantages
      Good buds with lots of resin.
    • Disadvantages
      Non
    • General impressions

      Very good harvest with lots of resin.

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    money_too
    5
    17 December 2019
    17 December 2019
    • Advantages
      It’s the best
    • Disadvantages
      If you’re grow her well then there are none
    • General impressions

      I’ve already left one review here saying it wasn’t strong enough… I couldn’t be more wrong! I tried it after one and a half month of curing and two weeks in jars at -10C and I was shocked! It’s my favorite strain now! If you overuse, you’re only good enough to sleep - even food won’t help ya. So this one is not for beginners, the high is really strong from the start - it will make you so high that you can faint. And the stone it brings is incomparable. It’s not demanding, you just have to wait 1.5-2 months of vegetation, then 3 more months of flowering. It gave me 3l of rock-hard buds!

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    Supadank
    5
    17 June 2019
    17 June 2019
    • Advantages
      +
    • Disadvantages
      nothing
    • General impressions

      This Gorilla is exceptionally powerful. Had no problems at all to grow it. The plant isn’t picky and easily handles high temperatures. The buds were light, most probably because of the growing conditions. I cloned it and now it’s high time the clones to start flowering. Planning to clone every plant now. The luscious taste of dark chocolate is amazing and the effect is extra strong.

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