How to Grow Gorilla Kush Autoflower
Gorilla Kush Autoflower is a potent, fast, indica-dominant auto that crosses GG4 with Auto OG Kush. It is a 70/30 plant with a high 20-24% THC, an earthy, fruity and piney flavor with a sweet edge, and a relaxed, happy and euphoric effect. Hardy, resinous and quick from seed to harvest, it brings serious GG4 and OG Kush potency into an easy, beginner-friendly autoflower.
This is an autoflowering strain, so it flowers on its own with age rather than on a change in the light cycle, running from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks. The seeds are feminized, so every plant grows into a flowering female and you never have to identify the sex or remove males. Its GG4 and Auto OG Kush roots give it a sturdy, mostly indica structure, an earthy-piney profile and a dependable, resinous harvest.
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Gorilla Kush Auto
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THC | 20% - 24% (High) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
GG Autoflower F1
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THC | 24% - 28% (High) |
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Type | Autoflowering F1 |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Strong, hardy and quick, Gorilla Kush Autoflower is a rewarding way to grow a high-THC Kush in a short season. You can see the full genetics and buy Gorilla Kush Auto seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our autoflowering seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (20-24%) |
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| Lineage | GG4 x Auto OG Kush |
| Type | Autoflowering (feminized) |
| Genetics | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate, warm |
| Life cycle | 8-10 weeks seed to harvest |
| Harvest | All season |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.15-1.31 oz/ft² (350-400 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 19.4-21.16 oz/plant (550-600 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Earthy, Pine, Fruity, Sweet |
| Effects | Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric |
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Growing an Autoflowering Strain
Gorilla Kush Autoflower flowers automatically with age rather than in response to the light cycle, thanks to the autoflowering genetics on its Auto OG Kush side. That means it does not need a switch to 12/12 to start flowering; it begins on its own after a few weeks and runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks. You can give it long days of 18 to 20 hours of light the whole way through, which keeps it growing and ripening without ever flipping the timer.
Because the life cycle is fixed, the plan matters more than with a photoperiod plant: you cannot veg it longer to make it bigger, so start it in its final pot, keep any training light, and avoid stress so it uses its short life to build buds. In return you get a hardy, mostly indica auto that is genuinely easy to manage, which is a big part of why autos suit first-time growers, even with potency this high.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Gorilla Kush Autoflower does well in a warm, temperate or Mediterranean-style climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Because it is an autoflower, it is not tied to the seasons: it finishes on its own short timer, so you can run it all season and even fit more than one cycle into a warm year.
It performs well indoors and out. Indoors it returns a moderate 350-400 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors a healthy plant with room and sun gives a solid 550-600 g. As a mostly indica auto of around 1.5 m it has a sturdy, bushy structure, so the main job is keeping the canopy open so light and air reach the lower buds.
Keep humidity under control through flowering to protect the resinous buds: around 55-60% early on, nearer 40-45% as the flowers fill out, and lower toward harvest. A resinous, high-THC auto can hold moisture inside its sticky buds, so steady airflow and sensible humidity keep the finish clean. Aim for daytime temperatures around 72-82°F (22-28°C), which this warm-climate plant enjoys.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Gorilla Kush Autoflower is a light-to-moderate feeder, and as an autoflower it pays to go gently: build nutrients up slowly and let the plant set the pace, since there is no long veg to recover from mistakes. Feed it through its cycle, then taper off for the final flush so the earthy-piney flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Early growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Because it is an autoflower, Gorilla Kush Autoflower starts flowering on its own after a few weeks of growth and runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks, with no light-cycle change needed. As a mostly indica plant it fills out with dense, resinous buds on a sturdy, bushy frame. Thanks to that quick, self-timed cycle you can harvest it all season and fit it into a short window.
Yields are solid for an auto: around 350-400 g/m² indoors and 550-600 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Give it a little gentle training so the lower buds get light, feed it lightly through its cycle, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest earthy-piney flavor and the best of its high THC.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry is important with a resinous, high-THC auto, because its sticky buds can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the earthy, piney and sweet-fruity notes and smooths the smoke, which matters on a GG4 and OG Kush cross where that deep, earthy character is the main attraction.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Gorilla Kush Autoflower is a very resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Given its high THC, that trim makes for a strong, earthy-piney concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away, a nice bonus from a compact auto.
Flavor and Terpenes
Gorilla Kush Autoflower has a deep, grounded flavor: an earthy, piney base from its Kush roots, lifted by a sweet, fruity note. It is a rich, savoury-sweet profile rather than a bright or citrusy one, and a good cure really brings that earthy-pine character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that character. Alpha-pinene drives the fresh, sharp pine note that runs through the aroma, while alpha-cedrene adds a woody, cedar-like depth that grounds the earthiness. Terpineol brings a soft, sweet, slightly piney lift, and linalool rounds it out with a gentle floral note. Together they frame the earthy, pine, fruity and sweet character Gorilla Kush Autoflower is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its high 20-24% THC and mostly 70% indica make-up, Gorilla Kush Autoflower delivers a strong, body-forward experience. It is reported as relaxed, happy and euphoric, settling into an easy, heavy body with a cheerful lift, so it leans toward the end of the day. Because the THC runs high, it is worth starting with a moderate amount, especially if you have a lower tolerance.
That relaxed, happy profile makes it a good evening strain, well suited to winding down while staying in good spirits. The combination of a fast, easy auto grow, a solid yield and serious GG4-and-OG-Kush potency, all in a compact plant, is exactly why it stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The biggest thing to get right with Gorilla Kush Autoflower, as with any autoflower, is the planning: because its life cycle is fixed and fairly short, you cannot veg it longer to fix a slow start. Start it in its final pot to avoid transplant stress, keep any training light, and do not let early problems linger, since the plant has little spare time to recover before it flowers.
Beyond that, treat it like any resinous indica: keep the air moving around and through the canopy, hold humidity down as the dense buds fill out, and defoliate a few of the largest fan leaves in mid-flower so light and air reach the lower buds. A bushy auto still benefits from a tidy, open canopy.
As a pro tip, go gentle on the nutrients: autos are smaller, lighter feeders, so it is easy to overdo it, and a lighter touch keeps that earthy-pine flavor clean. Finish with a plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure, and remember the THC runs high, so start with a moderate amount when it comes to enjoying the harvest.
FAQ
Is Gorilla Kush Autoflower an autoflowering strain?
Yes. Gorilla Kush Autoflower is an autoflowering, feminized strain, so it flowers on its own with age rather than needing a switch to a 12/12 light cycle, and every seed grows into a flowering female. You can run it under long 18 to 20 hour days from seed to harvest. That automatic, no-sexing, no-flip grow is a big part of why autos suit first-time growers so well.
How much THC does Gorilla Kush Autoflower have?
Gorilla Kush Autoflower is a high-THC strain, testing at around 20-24%, which is strong for an autoflower and comes straight from its GG4 and OG Kush parents. Combined with its mostly 70% indica genetics, the result is a relaxed, happy and euphoric effect. Because the THC runs high, it is worth starting with a moderate amount if your tolerance is lower.
How long does Gorilla Kush Autoflower take to grow?
Gorilla Kush Autoflower runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks, since as an autoflower it starts flowering on its own after a few weeks rather than waiting for a light-cycle change. That quick, self-timed cycle means you can grow it all season and even fit more than one run into a warm year, which is one of the main appeals of an auto.
What does Gorilla Kush Autoflower taste like?
Gorilla Kush Autoflower has a deep, earthy and piney flavor from its Kush roots, lifted by a sweet, fruity note. Alpha-pinene drives the pine, alpha-cedrene adds a woody depth, terpineol a soft sweet lift and linalool a gentle floral note. A proper three to four week cure really brings that earthy-pine character forward.
How much does Gorilla Kush Autoflower yield?
Gorilla Kush Autoflower is a solid producer for an auto, giving around 350-400 g/m² indoors and 550-600 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Results depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so start it in its final pot, feed it lightly through its cycle, and keep an open canopy so the lower buds develop well.
Is Gorilla Kush Autoflower good for beginners?
Yes. Gorilla Kush Autoflower is a beginner-friendly plant: it is a hardy auto, feminized so there is no sexing, and it finishes fast in 8 to 10 weeks with no light-cycle change to manage. The main thing is to plan ahead and go gentle on feeding and training, but overall its quick, forgiving grow makes it a confidence-building first crop.
