Gorilla Blue by Advanced Seeds

Gorilla Blue seeds: Gorilla Glue resin with Blueberry sweetness

Gorilla Blue is a feminized strain (it only produces female plants, the ones that grow buds) from Advanced Seeds, a Spanish seed bank based in Valencia. It comes from crossing Gorilla Glue #4, famous for resin so sticky it clings to your scissors, with DJ Short's Blueberry, known for its sweet berry aroma. The result is an indica-dominant hybrid (short, bushy plants with a more physical effect). At oaseeds we like it because it brings together two things that don't always go hand in hand: heavy yields and an easy grow, with a short flowering time that fits indoor setups well.

Gorilla Blue flavor, aroma and effect

Advanced Seeds describes a profile dominated by red fruits and forest berries, with a sweet, enveloping base that recalls its Blueberry parent. On the inhale the flavor is intense and fruity, and the exhale leaves a long, pleasant aftertaste. Behind it there are plenty of terpenes (the aromatic oils that give the plant its smell and flavor).

With 24% THC (the compound behind the psychoactive effect), this is a potent strain. According to the breeder, the effect is mostly physical and rather sedating: deep body relaxation together with a calm mind. It suits the evening, or unwinding from stress after work, better than a busy day.

How to grow Gorilla Blue indoors and outdoors

Indoors it stays between 80 and 100 cm and grows in a compact, column-like shape, with thick stems, broad leaves and very short gaps between nodes. That's why the breeder recommends it for SOG (many small plants packed together and flipped to flower early to fill the space). Flowering (the stage when the plant forms its buds) lasts 55 to 60 days and the yield is around 550 to 600 g/m². Advanced Seeds suggests light defoliation (removing some of the big fan leaves) at the start of flowering so light reaches the buds better.

Outdoors it can reach 200 to 250 cm if you don't top it, and it does best in pots of more than 40 liters or straight in the ground, in full sun and sheltered from the wind. In the northern hemisphere it's harvested between September 15 and 30, before the autumn rains, and it can produce more than 800 grams per plant.

The key tip: its buds are so dense that they hold on to moisture. Keep humidity under control in the final stretch, indoors and outdoors, to avoid mold. Depending on the environment, it can show colors ranging from deep green to purple.

Gorilla Blue characteristics

Frequently asked questions about Gorilla Blue

Is Gorilla Blue indica or sativa?

It's an indica-dominant hybrid. It gets this from both parents, Gorilla Glue #4 and DJ Short Blueberry, and you can see it in its compact shape, broad leaves and mostly physical, relaxing effect.

How long does Gorilla Blue take to flower?

Between 55 and 60 days of flowering indoors, according to Advanced Seeds. Outdoors in the northern hemisphere it's ready between September 15 and 30, before the autumn rains arrive.

How much does Gorilla Blue yield?

Indoors, between 550 and 600 g/m². Outdoors, planted in the ground or in pots of more than 40 liters, the breeder talks about more than 800 grams per plant. It also produces lots of resin, a trait it inherits from Gorilla Glue.

Is Gorilla Blue good for beginners?

Yes, with one caveat. The breeder presents it as a strain you can grow without fuss, thanks to its indica genetics. The only thing that needs attention is humidity at the end of flowering, because its dense buds can get moldy.