Triple G is an indica-dominant feminized photoperiod strain from Royal Queen Seeds created from Gorilla Glue #4 and Gelato 33 genetics. The current seed line is classified as 85% Indica and 15% Sativa, reaches up to 26% THC and flowers in approximately 55–60 days.
Current Triple G seeds grow approximately 90–140 cm indoors and 140–180 cm outdoors. Indoor yield is listed at 525–575 g/m², while outdoor plants can produce around 600–650 g each and are generally ready for harvest around the middle of October.
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THC | 20% - 24% (High) |
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Lineage | Gelato x Zkittlez x Ruderalis |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Height | 3.94 ft | 1.2 m |
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Yield | High |
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Yield Indoor | 1.31 - 1.64 oz/ft² | 400 - 500 g/m² |
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Yield Outdoor | 4.23 - 5.29 oz/plant | 120 - 150 g/plant |
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Life Cycle | 8 - 10 weeks |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
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Medical | Fatigue, Muscle Spasms, Stress |
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Effects | Energetic, Euphoric, Uplifted |
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Flavors | Cherry, Fruity, Sour, Sweet |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 5.41 ft | 1.65 m |
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Yield | High |
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Yield Indoor | 1.64 oz/ft² | 500 g/m² |
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Yield Outdoor | 26.46 oz/plant | 750 g/plant |
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Flowering Time | 7 - 8 weeks |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
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Effects | Relaxed |
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Flavors | Sweet, Earthy |
| Triple G Grow Info | Current specification |
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| Breeder | Royal Queen Seeds |
| Genetics | Gorilla Glue #4 × Gelato 33 |
| Seed type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Indica / Sativa | 85% Indica / 15% Sativa |
| THC | Up to 26% |
| CBD | Low |
| Flowering time | 55–60 days |
| Indoor height | 90–140 cm |
| Outdoor height | 140–180 cm |
| Indoor yield | 525–575 g/m² |
| Outdoor yield | 600–650 g/plant |
| Outdoor harvest | Middle of October |
| Climate | Short summers |
| Flavor | Chocolate, Citrus, Diesel, Earthy |
| Reported effects | Clear, Euphoric, Fast Thinking, Motivating |
Triple G Genetics
Triple G combines Gorilla Glue #4 with Gelato 33. Royal Queen Seeds developed the cultivar using its own selected Gorilla and Gelato genetics, and the current technical data sheet identifies the genetic background as Gorilla Glue #4 × Gelato 33.
Triple G should not be confused with GG4 itself. Gorilla Glue #4 is one of its parents, not another name for the final strain. It is also not a combination of GG1, GG2 and GG4.
Growers interested in other genetics from the same breeder can browse the wider Royal Queen Seeds collection.
Because Triple G is photoperiodic, the grower controls the duration of vegetative growth indoors and initiates flowering by changing the light schedule.
Is Triple G Indica or Sativa?
Triple G is 85% Indica and 15% Sativa, making it strongly indica dominant rather than a balanced hybrid.
The plant develops a relatively bushy structure that remains manageable indoors while still producing substantial lateral growth. Its strong Indica classification does not prevent the breeder from describing clear, euphoric, fast-thinking and motivating effects.
Genetic ratios describe the cultivar rather than guaranteeing that every phenotype will grow identically. Vegetative duration, training, root space and environment can still influence final structure substantially.
How Much THC Does Triple G Have?
Royal Queen Seeds currently lists Triple G at up to 26% THC.
That figure should replace broader or lower ranges such as 20–25% found in older descriptions. The wording “up to” is important because 26% represents the breeder’s published potency potential rather than a guarantee that every harvested flower will test at exactly that concentration.
Phenotype, light, plant health, harvest timing and post-harvest handling can all influence the cannabinoid concentration measured in an individual crop.
Triple G Flavor and Aroma
Triple G combines several distinctive flavor characteristics inherited from its Gorilla Glue and Gelato background. Royal Queen Seeds currently lists chocolate, citrus, diesel and earthy notes.
The result is a profile that mixes darker earthy and fuel-like characteristics with sweeter chocolate and brighter citrus elements.
Some commercial descriptions identify specific terpenes such as caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene as dominant. However, the current RQS technical page does not publish a quantitative terpene profile for Triple G, so those compounds should not be treated as the definitive chemical hierarchy without additional analytical data.
Triple G Flowering Time
Triple G has a current flowering period of approximately 55–60 days.
This figure begins after an indoor grower initiates flowering by changing the photoperiod. It is not the complete seed-to-harvest lifecycle because Triple G can remain in vegetative growth for as long as the grower chooses before making that transition.
Once the desired plant size and canopy have developed, an indoor schedule of approximately 12 hours of light and 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness can initiate flowering.
From that point, the 55–60 day breeder range becomes the primary timing reference.
For a broader overview of the changes that occur during bloom, see the cannabis flowering stage week-by-week guide.
Triple G Height and Plant Structure
Triple G reaches approximately 90–140 cm indoors and 140–180 cm outdoors.
These separate specifications are more useful than describing the cultivar with one universal height such as 1.6 meters.
Indoors, final size can change substantially depending on vegetative duration and training. A plant switched into flowering relatively early may remain toward the lower end of the range, while a longer vegetative period can produce a broader and taller canopy.
Royal Queen Seeds describes Triple G as bushy and capable of forming dense flowering sites. That structure makes early canopy planning useful even though the plant remains more manageable than many tall Sativa-dominant cultivars.
Growing Triple G Indoors
Triple G currently produces approximately 525–575 g/m² indoors according to Royal Queen Seeds.
Its 90–140 cm indoor height makes it suitable for many grow rooms and tents, although canopy width should be considered alongside vertical space. Bushy plants can create substantial lateral growth before flowering begins.
There is no universal four- or six-week vegetative period for Triple G. Growers can initiate flowering according to available height, root development and the amount of productive canopy they want to fill.
The goal should be to establish healthy branches and enough flowering sites to use the available light effectively without allowing the plant to become excessively congested before the 12/12 transition.
Growing Triple G Outdoors
Outdoors, Triple G reaches approximately 140–180 cm and is currently listed at 600–650 g per plant under favorable conditions.
Royal Queen Seeds classifies the cultivar as suitable for short summers and gives a Northern Hemisphere harvest period around the middle of October.
Outdoor growers should provide enough spacing for the bushy structure to develop and allow light and air to move through the canopy.
Yield depends heavily on sunlight, root space, growing-season conditions and plant health, so the 600–650 g range should be interpreted as breeder-listed production potential rather than an automatic result from every plant.
Triple G Yield
Current Triple G specifications list approximately 525–575 g/m² indoors and 600–650 g per plant outdoors.
Royal Queen Seeds describes the overall production level as medium rather than unusually high, so the cultivar should not be marketed as a guaranteed commercial-yield strain simply because the numerical specifications are respectable.
Indoor production depends on productive canopy area, lighting and vegetative development. Outdoor production is more strongly influenced by root volume, direct sunlight and the length of the growing season.
Use these figures as genetic reference points rather than promises about the final weight of an individual crop.
How to Germinate Triple G Seeds
Triple G does not require an unusual strain-specific germination method. Seeds need stable warmth, consistent moisture and access to oxygen while avoiding prolonged saturation.
A damp paper-towel method allows growers to observe taproot emergence before transferring the seed into an appropriate starting medium. Direct germination in soil or another suitable medium is also possible and reduces the amount of handling.
Once a taproot appears, transfer the seed carefully and avoid damaging the new root. Early watering should reflect the limited root system of the seedling rather than the requirements of an established plant.
For more detailed environmental guidance, see the cannabis seed germination temperature and humidity guide.
Vegetative Growth
Triple G is photoperiodic, so vegetative growth does not have a fixed duration.
Indoor growers decide when to initiate flowering according to plant height, canopy width, root development, container size and available room. This means Triple G does not biologically require four to six weeks of vegetation.
The bushy Indica-dominant structure provides useful material for canopy shaping during this stage. Healthy lateral branches can be positioned to use the available footprint more evenly before flowers begin developing.
Growers with limited vertical space can initiate flowering earlier, while larger spaces can support additional vegetative growth. Plant structure should determine the timing rather than an arbitrary week number.
Training Triple G
Royal Queen Seeds specifically recommends topping and pruning to expose more Triple G flowering sites to even light.
Topping during healthy vegetative growth can reduce dominance of the main stem and encourage several productive branches. Low-stress branch positioning can also spread those branches across the available canopy without requiring a lengthy recovery period.
Selective pruning can remove unnecessary congestion and help light reach productive areas, but it should remain purposeful rather than becoming indiscriminate leaf removal.
These techniques can improve canopy management and light distribution, but they should not be presented as guarantees of a particular yield or THC level.
Flowering Development
Triple G flowers for approximately 55–60 days once the photoperiod transition has taken place.
During early flowering, plants can continue adding some structural growth as flowering sites become established. Dense buds gradually form along the branches, eventually developing the heavy resin coverage associated with the cultivar.
As flowers become denser, canopy spacing and airflow become increasingly relevant. A room can have acceptable general humidity while individual congested flowering sites retain more moisture.
The breeder range should remain the main calendar reference, but actual maturity should still be assessed on the individual plant rather than harvesting automatically on day 55.
Feeding Triple G
Triple G does not require one universal strain-specific nutrient formula.
Feeding should be based on the growing medium, fertilizer system, water quality, root volume, plant size and visible response. A plant that is growing vigorously may consume more nutrients, but that does not justify automatically using a high-nitrogen formula followed by unusually heavy phosphorus and potassium feeding.
Follow the nutrient program designed for the chosen growing medium and adjust gradually when the plant provides evidence that a change is needed.
Burned tips, unusually dark foliage, stalled growth or progressive discoloration provide more useful information than an inflexible Triple G feeding calendar.
Watering Triple G
Water demand changes as Triple G develops.
Seedlings with small root systems require considerably less water than mature flowering plants. In containers, substrate moisture and pot weight can provide useful information about whether irrigation is actually needed.
Avoid keeping the root zone permanently saturated. Healthy drainage allows roots to access oxygen while still maintaining enough moisture for continued growth.
Outdoor Triple G plants can use significantly more water during warm weather, but irrigation should respond to soil conditions, rainfall, plant size and temperature rather than following one fixed schedule.
Airflow and Dense Canopy Management
Triple G develops a bushy structure and dense flowers, so internal canopy airflow becomes increasingly important as flowering progresses.
The objective is gentle movement above, through and below the canopy rather than maximum fan power. Branches and leaves that overlap heavily can create stagnant areas where moisture remains higher than in the surrounding room.
Training and selective pruning can help create pathways for air while preserving healthy foliage.
Common Triple G Growing Problems
Canopy congestion is one practical issue to monitor. Triple G’s bushy growth and dense flowering sites can reduce internal light and airflow if branches remain heavily overlapping.
Overwatering and overfeeding are broader cultivation problems rather than documented Triple G-specific sensitivities. Diagnose them from actual root-zone and plant conditions instead of assuming the strain requires a special nutrient regimen.
Avoid treating Triple G as either universally pest resistant or unusually sensitive. Royal Queen Seeds does not currently publish a specific pest or mold resistance classification for this cultivar.
Finally, do not confuse the strain with GG4. Gorilla Glue #4 is a parent of Triple G, not another name for the same cultivar.
Triple G vs Triple G Auto
Triple G and Triple G Auto share a name but require different cultivation planning.
The Triple G covered in this guide is a feminized photoperiod strain created from Gorilla Glue #4 × Gelato 33. Indoor growers initiate flowering by changing the light cycle, and flowering then lasts approximately 55–60 days.
Triple G Auto combines Triple G with Big Skunk Auto and contains Ruderalis genetics. It begins flowering according to age and has a complete seed-to-harvest lifecycle rather than a grower-controlled vegetative phase.
If you are cultivating that version, use the dedicated Triple G Auto grow guide instead of applying the photoperiod timeline from this article.
When to Harvest Triple G
Indoor Triple G generally reaches its expected harvest window after approximately 55–60 days of flowering.
Outdoors, Royal Queen Seeds lists harvest around the middle of October in the Northern Hemisphere.
These figures should be treated as planning ranges rather than automatic cutting dates. As the expected window approaches, inspect actual flower development and trichome maturity.
There is no need to require one fixed percentage of amber trichomes for every Triple G plant. Phenotype and environmental conditions can create legitimate differences around the breeder’s published finishing period.
Triple G Effects
Royal Queen Seeds currently describes Triple G as clear, euphoric, fast thinking and motivating.
These reported characteristics are notable given the cultivar’s 85% Indica genetic classification, illustrating why an Indica/Sativa ratio should not be used alone to predict subjective effects.
The strain can reach up to 26% THC, but individual response still varies with dose, tolerance and the chemical composition of a particular harvest. These descriptions should remain subjective characteristics rather than claims about treating medical conditions.
Triple G FAQs
How long does Triple G take to flower?
Triple G has a current breeder-listed flowering time of 55–60 days, or roughly eight to nine weeks, after the indoor flowering light schedule begins. This is not the complete seed-to-harvest timeline because Triple G is photoperiodic and the grower determines how long the plant remains in vegetative growth before flowering.
Is Triple G Indica or Sativa?
Triple G is strongly indica dominant, with Royal Queen Seeds listing it at 85% Indica and 15% Sativa. Its genetic background is Gorilla Glue #4 × Gelato 33. The cultivar develops a bushy structure, although the breeder also reports clear, euphoric, fast-thinking and motivating effects despite its strong Indica classification.
How much THC does Triple G have?
Royal Queen Seeds currently lists Triple G at up to 26% THC. Older descriptions that use lower or broader ranges should not replace the current specification. The published percentage represents genetic potential rather than a guarantee that every plant will produce flowers testing at exactly 26% under all cultivation and post-harvest conditions.
How much does Triple G yield?
Triple G is currently listed at approximately 525–575 g/m² indoors and 600–650 g per plant outdoors. Royal Queen Seeds describes the overall yield as medium. Actual production depends on light, root space, vegetative duration, climate, plant health and canopy management, so these figures should be treated as breeder-listed potential.
How tall does Triple G grow?
Current breeder data lists Triple G at approximately 90–140 cm indoors and 140–180 cm outdoors. Indoor growers can influence final size significantly through vegetative duration and training. These separate environment-specific figures are more accurate than older listings that describe Triple G with one universal height such as 1.6 meters.
Is Triple G the same as GG4?
No. Gorilla Glue #4 is one of Triple G’s parents, not another name for the cultivar. Triple G combines Gorilla Glue #4 with Gelato 33. It should also not be described as a cross of GG1, GG2 and GG4. Those claims conflict with the current Royal Queen Seeds genetic specification.
