Gorilla Cookies
Gorilla Cookies
Also known as: Gorilla Cookie, GC
Overview
Gorilla Cookies is a sativa-dominant hybrid (70% sativa/30% indica) cannabis strain created in 2014 by Johnny, head breeder at Elev8 Seeds USA. This powerful hybrid represents the masterful union of two legendary parent strains: Gorilla Glue #4 and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies (GSC), combining the explosive resin production and pungent aroma of Gorilla Glue with the sweet, dessert-like charm and exotic terpene profile of Thin Mint GSC. The strain quickly gained reputation as one of the most sought-after cultivars in the cannabis market due to its exceptional potency, complex flavor profile, and balanced effects.
Gorilla Cookies produces dense, resinous buds that are thoroughly coated in sparkling trichomes, giving them a crystalline appearance that hardens like stones after proper curing. The buds are predominantly green with occasional purple hues and orange pistils weaving throughout. The strain is renowned for its pungent aroma that masterfully blends diesel, chocolate, coffee, and sweet mint cookie dough, rounded by faint earthy pine undertones. This complex bouquet reflects its rich terpene profile dominated by caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene. With THC levels typically ranging from 18-28% (averaging 21-24%) and minimal CBD content below 1%, Gorilla Cookies delivers potent effects that have made it a favorite among both recreational and medicinal users seeking a balanced yet powerful cannabis experience.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with anxiety and stress
- Often used for depression symptoms
- May assist with insomnia and sleep issues
- Users report appetite stimulation
- May help with nausea
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Gorilla Cookies is suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, with medium difficulty level making it accessible to experienced beginners and commercial growers. Indoor flowering time is 8-9 weeks, yielding 550-600g/m² (1.6-2.0 oz/ft²). Outdoor plants can yield up to 800g per plant and are ready for harvest by early October. The strain develops into medium-sized, bushy structures (100-140cm indoors, up to 250cm outdoors) with vigorous lateral branching. Plants respond well to training techniques including SCROG, LST, topping, and defoliation. Optimal growing conditions include temperatures of 70-80°F during vegetative stage, slightly lower during flowering, and humidity levels of 60-70% for first four weeks, then 45-55% for remaining weeks. The strain is resistant to mold, fungi, and pests, making it reliable for various growing environments.