Gorilla Zkittlez: The Beast Meets the Candy
Gorilla Zkittlez: The Beast Meets the Candy
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)
Breeder: Barney’s Farm
Lineage: Gorilla Glue #4 (GG4) x Zkittlez
Market Status: The "Hype Fusion"; Gorilla Zkittlez is what happens when you take the two most famous strains of the last decade and force them to coexist. It represents the perfect marriage of American genetics: the sheer, raw, industrial strength of the Gorilla Glue and the delicate, award-winning flavor profile of the Zkittlez. It was bred to solve a major problem: Zkittlez tastes amazing but yields poorly. By crossing it with the monster-yielding GG4, Barney's Farm created a strain that produces massive, candy-scented colas with knockout potency.
THC Content: 20% – 24% (High Potency)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene, Humulene
Key Effects: Powerful Euphoria, Deep Relaxation, Creative Daydreaming, Sleep Aid
In the world of cannabis breeding, there are "Flavor" strains and there are "Power" strains. Gorilla Zkittlez is the rare unicorn that is both.
This strain is a genetic heavyweight. It takes the sticky, couch-locking resin of the Gorilla and coats it in the tropical sugar of the Zkittlez. The result is a plant that doesn't just smell like a candy shop; it hits like a freight train. It is widely regarded as one of the best "All-Rounders" on the market, offering yield, flavor, and potency in equal measure.
History and Lineage: The Clash of Titans
This strain is a deliberate collision of two opposite ends of the spectrum.
The Father (Gorilla Glue #4): The Powerhouse. Famous for its 30% THC potential, heavy resin production, and distinct chocolate-diesel-glue aroma. It brings the yield and the punch.
The Mother (Zkittlez): The Flavor. A Grape Ape x Grapefruit cross that won every award for its rainbow candy taste. However, pure Zkittlez is notoriously scrawny and low-yielding.
The Synthesis: The breeding goal was simple: Make the Zkittlez bigger. The GG4 genetics acted as a steroid injection for the Zkittlez, creating a plant that grows with the vigor of the Gorilla but retains the fruity terpene profile of the mother.
Terpene Profile: Fruit Salad and Diesel
The aroma of Gorilla Zkittlez is complex. It fights between the sweet and the savory.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Gas): Inherited from the GG4. It provides a spicy, fuel-like backbone that lets you know this is strong weed.
Limonene (The Candy): The Zkittlez influence. It adds a sharp, sweet citrus and berry top note.
Myrcene (The Musk): Rounds out the profile with an earthy, herbal richness.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is loud and penetrating. It smells of tropical fruit chews, chocolate, wet earth, and spicy hash.
The Smoke: It starts sweet and ends gas. The inhale is fruity and candy-like, while the exhale reveals the pungent diesel and cocoa notes of the Gorilla Glue.
Strain Effects: The Heavy Head-Rush
Gorilla Zkittlez offers a high that evolves significantly over the course of an hour.
The Experience
The Launch: It begins with the Zkittlez-driven Sativa influence. A rush of happy, giggly euphoria hits the mind. Colors seem brighter, and mood is instantly lifted.
The Expansion: The high expands into a creative, thought-provoking buzz. It is excellent for artistic endeavors or deep conversations.
The Gorilla Grip: After about 45 minutes, the GG4 genetics slam the brakes. A heavy, narcotic body stone takes over.
The Sleep: If you continue smoking, the sedation becomes total. It is difficult to keep your eyes open.
Best For: Creative evenings, weekend relaxation, chronic pain, appetite stimulation, and insomnia.
Growing Gorilla Zkittlez: The Monster Yielder
This is the main selling point for commercial growers. It fixes the "Zkittlez Yield" problem.
Growth Structure
The Yield: Massive. This plant is a producer. The GG4 genetics make it vigorous and heavy.
The Height: It grows Tall. Unlike many modern Indicas, it likes to stretch (often reaching 140-170cm). You must use topping or LST (Low Stress Training) to control it indoors.
The Appearance: It is a beauty. The buds are lime green and often develop purple and blue tones, coated in a layer of trichomes so thick it looks like the plant is sweating crystals.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks (56–63 days).
The Resistance: It is surprisingly tough. It handles mold better than the original Zkittlez, though airflow is still crucial due to the bud density.
Grower’s Tip: Because this strain can get tall and lanky (like GG4), use a Scrog Net (Screen of Green). Weave the branches through the net to support the heavy colas, or they will snap under their own weight.
Final Verdict: The Perfect Hybrid
Gorilla Zkittlez is a masterclass in modern breeding. It successfully captures the "Rainbow Candy" flavor that everyone wants, but delivers it on a plant that yields like a cash cropper. It is potent enough to satisfy the highest tolerance smokers and tasty enough to impress the flavor snobs. If you want a jar full of purple, frosty, candy-scented buds that hit with the force of a silverback, this is your strain.
You should choose Gorilla Zkittlez if:
You love Candy/Gas flavor combos.
You want Massive Yields.
You have High Tolerance.
You want "Top Shelf" Bag Appeal.
Score: 9.8/10 (The Heavy Hitter)