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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    Jef79
    5
    25 July 2021
    25 July 2021
    • Advantages
      Another top strain from Royal Queen Seeds..
    • Disadvantages
      None
    • General impressions

      Strong growth from the start of germination.. Easy to grow with no problems with her.. Very healthy genetics and a super smoke.. Great for heavy user's but beginner's be careful of her heavy THC content!!.. Got some lovely colours from this phenotype and she really did grow sum beautiful big flowers that where covered in sticky trichomes.. Easy 5/5

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    Tower
    5
    23 February 2021
    23 February 2021
    • Advantages
      A beautiful strain
    • Disadvantages
      Non
    • General impressions

      Without a doubt, RQS is one of the best banks out there; in fact, I don't grow anything that isn't theirs. Great job again.

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    Simba
    5
    16 October 2019
    16 October 2019
    • Advantages
      Everything is perfect, It grew up to be a huge tree, even though the weather could be better! Gets you high from 1 hit
    • Disadvantages
      -
    • General impressions

      The smell is just wonderful

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    SpliffRagga
    5
    28 September 2023
    28 September 2023
    • Advantages
      Plants produce abnormaly more of resin. Smell is really fruity. Strong fruity smoke. All good👍
    • Disadvantages
      Some plants have very hard and compact buds and some have big, not so compact, but still hard on the end.
    • General impressions

      Growing this under one half of light rail and all ok. Buds are hard, smelly and nice :)

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    Waisgrower
    5
    13 January 2021
    13 January 2021
    • Advantages
      Very happy with the variety, perfect for the sog method.
    • Disadvantages
      Non
    • General impressions

      Good plant structure to support large flowers... Plus its very delicious terpenes!

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