Unleash Your Inner Beast with the Gorilla Diesel Strain
If you’re a cannabis lover, especially for us old school ‘heads, just the name is enough to intrigue you. The ‘Gorilla Diesel’ strain. Rather obviously, this one is a cross between Gorilla Glue #4 and Sour Diesel. As such, this strain is known for its strong and unique flavor profile, a layered blend of funk that carries over from its famous parents.
The uniquely sour and gassy notes in a good batch will leave your taste buds smacking for more. In addition to its great taste, this strain also boasts medicinal benefits like pain relief, relaxation, and reduced anxiety. In this blog post, we will give you an insight into what the ‘G Diesel’ is all about, how to grow it successfully, and dispensaries and seed banks that are known to carry it.
What is Gorilla Diesel?
Gorilla Diesel is a hybrid cannabis that’s already becoming well-known for its potent effects and strong aroma. As we mentioned, it’s created by combining the genetics of two popular and nearly legendary strains in their own right, Gorilla Glue #4 and Sour Diesel.
The Smacking Flavor Profile of Gorilla Diesel
This hybrid and slightly Sativa-dominant cannabis can offer the best of its parentage: GG #4 and the Sour D, resulting in a pungent aroma and flavor profile with notes of tangy diesel and earthy undertones. The dominant terpenes in this bud are caryophyllene, limonene, and pinene, with varying levels of myrcene.
Limonene provides a citrusy aroma and can boost mood, while myrcene has a musky scent and may amplify THC’s effects. Caryophyllene contributes a spicy aroma and could have anti-inflammatory benefits.
Sour and Gas: Sativa and Indica
This aromatic hybrid strain offers a unique experience with its sour and gassy notes. The nearly spicy aroma and earthy undertones of nugs make it a favorite among those with a taste for classical marijuana tastes. Its distinct flavor profile is potent, with some users even reporting a touch of body tingles upon exhaling.
With its Gorilla Glue genetics and THC levels ranging from 20-25% or more, this varietal can induce euphoria and a light body high, then settle into a more relaxed stone that can last for hours.
What are the Effects of the ‘Sour Gorilla?’
Also known as Sour Gorilla, and Sour Glue, this cultivar can induce relaxation, euphoria, and creativity, but its potency may vary based on how it’s grown. As with all cannabis strains, individual experiences may differ, but let us know if a dispensary near you has a particularly standout offering on a regular basis.
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A Potent Session Smoke: the ‘Rilla Diesel
Experience the potent effects of ‘Rilla Diesel’, its frosty nugs with amber hairs give off an aroma of tang that’s almost sour and an underlying body of gassy goodness. With THC levels ranging from 20-25% or more, its trichomes cover every bud and can prove a high yielder for concentrate extraction, home pressing, and edible making.
Growing the Gorilla Diesel Strain Successfully
Growing the Gorilla Diesel strain successfully requires selecting the appropriate growing medium and environment, which can vary depending on your home state.
To successfully grow the Gorilla Diesel strain, ensure that you select the appropriate growing medium and environment. Expect a moderate to high yield after 8-10 weeks of flowering. Factors such as growing conditions and plant care impact yield, as with any grow, and this can be successfully done with a light deprivation greenhouse grow as far north as the New England states.
What are the Medicinal Benefits of Gorilla Diesel?
With its high THC content, this a strain known for its pain relief and relaxation effects. It may also aid in alleviating anxiety and depression symptoms. Most of the medical benefits vary depending on the individual, but overall it has been reported as a solid choice for regular daytime consumption.
Rolling Up Our Gorilla Diesel Strain Review
With a pungent aroma and potent effects, the GD is a must-try for any cannabis enthusiast looking for something new and tasty but somehow familiar. The sour and gassy notes make it a unique experience that you won’t find in many other strains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Gorilla Diesel strain differ from other cannabis strains?
The Gorilla Diesel strain is a unique hybrid of GG#4 and Sour D that boasts a potent diesel scent and a complex flavor profile with earthy and citrus undertones.