Citral Glue: The Funky Heavyweight
Citral Glue: The Funky Heavyweight
Strain Overview
Type: Hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics (Colin Gordon)
Lineage: Citral Skunk x Gorilla Glue #4 (Original Glue)
Market Status: The "Production Powerhouse"; Citral Glue is a grower's strain through and through. It was bred to take the legendary resin production of the Gorilla Glue #4 and attach it to the massive, commercial frame of the Citral Skunk. It is famous for being the paternal grandfather of Lilac Diesel, imparting its massive yield and distinct "funky cheese" terpene profile to that modern classic. It is a strain that proves you can have quantity and quality, provided you enjoy flavors that are a little... weird.
THC Content: High (24% – 30%)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, Humulene
Key Effects: Heavy Relaxation, Happy Euphoria, "Stuck" Sensation, Appetite Stimulation
Citral Glue is for the smoker who likes their weed "loud" and funky.
It steps away from the sweet fruit trends and dives deep into the savory end of the spectrum. It smells of sour cheese, industrial adhesive, and skunky lemon. It is sticky, stinky, and incredibly heavy, offering a high that feels like wearing a concrete suit while smiling.
History and Lineage: The Sticky Funk
This strain is a collision of an old-school European classic and a modern American legend.
The Mother (Citral Skunk): The yield queen. A cross of Citral (Pakistani landrace) x Skunk #1. This strain is famous for its massive colas, vigorous growth, and bizarre aroma of rotten grapefruit and cheese. It provides the size and the "Citral" funk.
The Father (Gorilla Glue #4): The resin factory. The strain that needs no introduction. Famous for its earthy, chocolate-diesel aroma and its ability to glue your scissors shut. It provides the potency and the trichome density.
The Synthesis: Citral Glue is a beast. It takes the lanky, vine-like structure of the GG4 and reinforces it with the thick stems of the Skunk. The result is a plant that yields like a cash crop but smokes like top-shelf boutique fire.
Terpene Profile: Sour Cheese and Industrial Glue
The aroma of Citral Glue is complex and polarizing. It creates a profile that is savory, sour, and intense.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Glue): The dominant terpene. It provides the peppery, spicy diesel backbone that defines the Glue lineage.
Myrcene (The Funk): Adds a heavy musky, earthy, and herbal note. It deepens the aroma, taking it from "sharp" to "dank."
Limonene (The Citral): Unlike the sweet lemon of Haze, this presents as sour, fermented citrus rind. It mixes with the musk to create a "cheese" or "sour dairy" smell.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is room-clearing. It smells of strong cheddar cheese, lemon cleaner, skunk spray, and fresh glue.
The Smoke: Thick and expansive. It tastes of sour diesel and earthy spice on the inhale, with a distinct cheesy funk on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Heavy Hybrid
Citral Glue leans on its Indica heritage to deliver a potent physical experience.
The Experience
The Head Rush: The high hits quickly with a hazy, euphoric lift. It wipes away stress and leaves you in a state of "stoned" happiness.
The Glue: True to its father, the physical effects are heavy. A wave of relaxation spreads through the body, making limbs feel heavy and movement optional.
The Munchies: It is a powerful appetite stimulant. Food becomes very interesting, very quickly.
The Sedation: While not an instant knockout, it eventually leads to a sleepy, content state. It is perfect for evening use.
Best For: Evening relaxation, watching movies, appetite loss, chronic pain, and stress relief.
Growing Citral Glue: The Commercial Dream
This strain is a favorite among facility managers because it checks every box for production.
Growth Structure
The Yield: Massive. This is one of the heaviest yielders in the Ethos lineup. The colas are long, thick, and dense.
The Vigor: It grows Fast and Strong. It has a robust root system and responds well to heavy feeding.
The Structure: Unlike the floppy GG4, Citral Glue has strong stems. However, due to the sheer weight of the buds, trellising is still recommended to prevent snapping late in flower.
The Resistance: It is generally resistant to mold and pests, making it a "safe" bet for commercial crops.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: This strain reeks. The "Skunk" genetics are very prevalent. Ensure your carbon filters are fresh before flipping to flower, or your entire neighborhood will know what you are doing. It loves Calcium and Magnesium during the transition to flower.
Final Verdict: The Funky Heavyweight
Citral Glue is a strain that commands respect. It takes the "Glue" hype and backs it up with old-school "Skunk" production. It offers a unique terpene profile—sour, cheesy, and gassy—that stands out on a shelf full of fruit strains. If you want a plant that fills your jars to the brim and a smoke that glues you to the couch, stick with the Citral.
You should choose Citral Glue if:
You love "Funky/Cheesy" flavors.
You want Heavy Relaxation.
You are a Commercial Grower (Maximum Yield).
You love GG4 but want bigger buds.
Score: 9.4/10 (The Production Glue)