Gorilla Sherbet by Blimburn Seeds marries two modern heavyweights: the sticky, potent GG4 with the sweet, creamy Sunset Sherbert. The result is an indica-dominant, feminized photoperiod plant with a chocolate, citrus, and earthy flavor, rich terpenes, and a very high 26-30% THC. It delivers a relaxing yet giggly, energetic effect, yields heavily, and performs well indoors and out, a genuine top-shelf grow.
This is a feminized photoperiod strain, not an autoflower, so it flowers when you shorten the light cycle and gives you full control over veg length, training, and cloning. The figures below are Blimburn’s breeder values; check your own pack for the exact numbers.
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Gorilla Sherbet
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THC | 26% - 30% (High) |
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Lineage | GG4 x Sunset Sherbert |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 4.92 ft | 1.5 m |
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Yield | High |
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Yield Indoor | 1.97 oz/ft² | 600 g/m² |
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Yield Outdoor | 21.16 - 28.22 oz/plant | 600 - 800 g/plant |
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Flowering Time | 8 - 10 weeks |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
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Medical | Arthritis, Insomnia, Pain |
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Effects | Energetic, Giggly, Relaxed |
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Flavors | Chocolate, Citrus, Earthy |
GG4
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THC | 27% (High) |
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Lineage | Chem Sis x Sour Dubb x Diesel Chocolate |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 6.56 ft | 2 m |
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Yield | High |
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Yield Indoor | 1.64 - 1.97 oz/ft² | 500 - 600 g/m² |
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Yield Outdoor | 24.69 - 28.22 oz/plant | 700 - 800 g/plant |
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Flowering Time | 8 - 10 weeks |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
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Medical | Anxiety, Depression, Pain |
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Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Talkative |
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Flavors | Fruity, Pine, Spicy |
Gorilla Sherbet Grow Info
| Trait | Gorilla Sherbet (Blimburn) |
| Genetics | GG4 x Sunset Sherbert |
| Seed type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Genetic profile | 70% indica / 30% sativa |
| THC | 26-30% (very high) |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Height | Around 1.5 m |
| Indoor yield | High, around 600 g/m² |
| Outdoor yield | High, around 600-800 g per plant |
| Effects | Relaxed, giggly, energetic |
| Flavor | Chocolate, citrus, earthy |
These are Blimburn’s published figures for the Gorilla Sherbet line at Growlantis. When you need an exact THC percentage, height, or yield, check the specification on your own Gorilla Sherbet seed pack.
What Makes Gorilla Sherbet Worth Growing
Gorilla Sherbet is a potency-and-flavor standout. Its GG4 parent brings extreme resin and a heavy, relaxing punch, while Sunset Sherbert adds sweet, creamy, citrus notes, for a distinctive chocolate-citrus-earthy profile. Backed by a very high 26-30% THC, it is one of the stronger strains you can grow, with a rich terpene character that lives up to its dessert name.
For the grower, it is productive and manageable. It stays a reasonable 1.5 m, yields a high 600 g/m² indoors and up to 800 g per plant outdoors, and finishes in 8-10 weeks. That mix of elite potency, great flavor, heavy yield, and a sensible size makes it a rewarding, well-rounded grow.
Is Gorilla Sherbet Indica or Sativa?
Gorilla Sherbet is indica dominant, listed at 70% indica and 30% sativa, from GG4 crossed with Sunset Sherbert.
That indica lean gives it a relaxing body presence, but the effect is described as relaxed, giggly, and energetic, so it keeps an uplifting, sociable edge rather than being purely sedative. The plant is sturdy and very resinous thanks to its GG4 side, with a manageable height.
Flowering Time vs Full Grow Time
Because Gorilla Sherbet is a photoperiod strain, these two numbers are separate, and mixing them up is the most common planning mistake.
- Flowering time: 8-10 weeks. This is the bloom stage, which starts only when you switch the lights to 12/12 indoors (or when days shorten outdoors).
- Full grow time (seed to harvest): flowering plus however long you veg. Indoors, a typical grow runs around 4 to 5 months from seed, depending on veg length.
The practical point: you control the total time by choosing your veg length. A longer veg means a bigger plant and harvest; a shorter veg gets you there faster. Outdoors, expect to finish around early to mid October.
Does Gorilla Sherbet Need a 12/12 Light Cycle?
Yes. Gorilla Sherbet is a photoperiod strain, so indoors it needs a 12/12 light cycle (12 hours on, 12 hours off) to start and maintain flowering.
Keep it on a long veg schedule, usually 18/6, for as long as you want it to grow, then flip to 12/12 when it has the size and shape you want. Account for the stretch and flip while it is under your height limit. Outdoors, shortening late-summer days trigger flowering naturally.
Gorilla Sherbet Grow Timeline, Week by Week
Treat this as a development pattern, not a fixed schedule, since veg length is up to you.
- Weeks 1-2: germination and seedling. The taproot and first true leaves establish. Keep humidity up and feeding minimal.
- Weeks 3-6: vegetative growth (your choice). The plant builds its frame under 18/6. This is when you top and train.
- Week 0 of flower: the flip. Switch to 12/12. Expect a moderate stretch.
- Weeks 1-3 of flower: stretch and bud set. Vertical growth finishes and flower sites form.
- Weeks 4-8 of flower: bud development. Resin-drenched buds fill out and the chocolate-citrus aroma builds.
- Weeks 8-10 of flower: ripening and harvest. Judge by trichomes, not the calendar.
Choosing Your Setup: Space, Light and Pots
Gorilla Sherbet’s manageable 1.5 m height suits a standard tent. Flip to 12/12 while it is comfortably under your height limit, and use low stress training or a SCROG net to keep the canopy even and lift the yield.
Give it strong light to back the very high THC and heavy resin. A full-spectrum LED at 30-40 watts per square foot over the flowering canopy keeps the colas dense. Add a good inline exhaust fan and a carbon filter, since the chocolate-citrus aroma is pungent in flower.
For pots, 3-5 gallon containers suit most indoor grows, scaled to veg time and plant size. Fabric pots improve root airflow and help prevent overwatering.
Germinating and Raising Seedlings
The paper towel method is the simple, reliable start. Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours, then place them between damp paper towels on a covered plate, kept dark and warm at 70-85°F (21-29°C). A taproot usually appears within two to three days.
When the taproot reaches about 1-2 cm, plant it root-down a knuckle deep in a light mix and keep the surface moist until the seedling emerges. Hold off on nutrients at this stage. New to growing? Our beginner growing guides cover germination step by step.
The Vegetative Stage, Topping and Training
Veg is where you shape a photoperiod plant, and Gorilla Sherbet responds well to training. Keep it under 18/6 with a nitrogen-rich feed and build a strong, even frame before you flower.
Topping the main stem early encourages multiple colas and a wider, flatter canopy, which helps manage the stretch and spread the heavy yield. Combine it with low stress training or a SCROG net to expose more bud sites to light. The GG4 resin makes handling sticky, so clean your tools often. Finish training before the flip, and you can clone a plant you like before flowering.
Feeding and Watering Gorilla Sherbet
Feed to the stage. Use a nitrogen-forward base through veg, then move to a bloom formula higher in phosphorus and potassium once you flip to 12/12 and buds form. A potent, resinous hybrid handles a solid feed, but start moderate and increase based on how the plant responds rather than overfeeding early.
Water by root-zone moisture, not a timetable. Let the top inch or two of medium dry between waterings, then water thoroughly until a little drains. Fabric pots and this water-to-weight habit keep the roots healthy and prevent overwatering.
Flowering and Knowing When to Harvest
Once you flip to 12/12, expect a moderate stretch, then resin-drenched buds fill out over the 8-10 week bloom. The chocolate, citrus, and earthy aroma develops and gets pungent, so keep air moving and run a carbon filter indoors.
Let ripeness, not the calendar, decide the harvest. Check the trichomes under a loupe and cut when most are cloudy with a few turning amber for the fullest effect. After harvest, hang the branches in the dark at about 60°F (15-16°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, then cure in sealed jars, burping daily for the first couple of weeks to protect the dessert flavor.
Growing Indoors vs Outdoors
Indoors, Gorilla Sherbet rewards control. Hold 18/6 for veg, flip to 12/12, train the canopy even, and the high 600 g/m² yield is very reachable under strong light, with resin-packed buds.
Outdoors, it is a heavy producer in a warm, sunny climate, returning a high 600-800 g per plant and usually finishing around early to mid October. Give it full sun, rich well-draining soil, and good airflow around the dense, resinous buds to protect them late in flower.
How Tall and How Much? Height and Yield
Height is easy to plan for. Gorilla Sherbet reaches around 1.5 m with a moderate stretch, so flip early enough and train to keep the final canopy within your space.
On yield it is a strong producer, listed as high at around 600 g/m² indoors and 600-800 g per plant outdoors. Combined with the heavy resin and 26-30% THC, that makes it excellent for both flower and extraction. Strong light and a trained canopy are what turn that potential into real weight.
Best US Climates for Gorilla Sherbet
Gorilla Sherbet does well in a warm, sunny climate, so growers in California, the Southwest, and warmer Western and Southern states can comfortably take it to an early-to-mid October finish outdoors with its big yields. Its 8-10 week flower also makes it workable in slightly cooler, shorter-season states.
In the humid Southeast, keep airflow strong around the dense, resinous buds to avoid rot. Its manageable size makes it a strong indoor choice anywhere. For more options, browse our full how-to-grow guide library.
Common Problems When Growing Gorilla Sherbet
A few predictable issues are easy to head off.
Sticky, messy handling
The GG4 side makes Gorilla Sherbet very resinous, so trimming gets sticky. Clean scissors with a little alcohol as you go, and wear gloves, so the resin does not slow you down.
Bud rot in dense, resinous colas
The heavy, resin-packed buds can trap moisture. Keep humidity moderate in late flower and air moving through the canopy, especially outdoors in a humid climate.
Underestimating the aroma
The chocolate-citrus smell is pungent. Run a carbon filter from early flower, especially in a shared or discreet space.
Harvesting by the calendar
The 8-10 week window is a guide, not a cutting date. Read the trichomes and pistils before you cut, since phenotype and environment shift the timing.
Making the Most of Your Harvest
With resin this heavy, the trim is valuable. Gorilla Sherbet makes excellent bubble hash, dry sift, or rosin that captures the chocolate-citrus character, so save every sugar leaf. The stems, roots, and fan leaves compost well and feed your next grow.
Is Gorilla Sherbet Right for You?
If you want a very high-THC, resinous, dessert-flavored hybrid with a relaxing but lively effect and strong yields, yes. Its GG4 and Sunset Sherbet heritage make it potent and flavorful, in a manageable plant. If you want a mild strain or a pure daytime sativa, look elsewhere. Browse our full how-to-grow guide library for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gorilla Sherbet indica or sativa?
Gorilla Sherbet is indica dominant, listed at 70% indica and 30% sativa, from GG4 crossed with Sunset Sherbert. It has a relaxing body presence, but the effect is described as relaxed, giggly, and energetic, so it keeps an uplifting, sociable edge rather than being purely sedative. The plant is sturdy and very resinous.
Does Gorilla Sherbet need a 12/12 light cycle?
Yes. Gorilla Sherbet is a photoperiod strain, so indoors it needs a 12/12 light cycle to start and maintain flowering. Keep it on 18/6 during veg for as long as you want it to grow, then flip to 12/12 when it has the right size. Outdoors, shortening late-summer days trigger flowering naturally.
How long does Gorilla Sherbet take to grow?
Gorilla Sherbet flowers in 8 to 10 weeks once you switch to 12/12. Total seed-to-harvest time depends on your veg length, usually around 4 to 5 months indoors. Outdoors it finishes around early to mid October. Judge the finish by trichome maturity rather than the calendar, as conditions shift it.
How much does Gorilla Sherbet yield?
Gorilla Sherbet is a high yielder, producing around 600 g/m2 indoors and 600 to 800 g per plant outdoors. Combined with its heavy resin, that makes it excellent for both flower and extraction. Strong light, a topped or SCROG canopy, and a healthy root zone are what turn that potential into real weight.
How strong is Gorilla Sherbet?
Gorilla Sherbet is very potent at 26 to 30% THC, among the stronger strains you can grow. The effect is relaxing with a giggly, energetic lift, so it is lively rather than purely sedative. Its strength suits experienced users, and its rich chocolate-citrus flavor makes it a genuine top-shelf cultivar.
Can you clone Gorilla Sherbet?
Yes. As a photoperiod strain, Gorilla Sherbet clones well. Take a cutting from a healthy plant in veg, root it, and keep it under 18/6 light. Cloning lets you preserve a resinous plant you like and run repeatable harvests without buying new seeds each time, which autoflowers cannot do.
What does Gorilla Sherbet taste like?
Gorilla Sherbet has a distinctive chocolate, citrus, and earthy flavor, blending GG4’s rich depth with Sunset Sherbert’s sweet, creamy citrus. To protect those terpenes, run a carbon filter in flower, dry slowly at around 60°F with moderate humidity, and cure in sealed jars, burping daily for the first couple of weeks. A careful cure keeps the dessert notes rich.
