Gorilla Glue #4 x Animal Cookies

Sticky Icky combines the world-famous Gorilla Glue No. 4 with Animal Cookies to create a delectable feminized strain that will please any admirer of Glue or Cookies. This potent Indica-dominant variety from Greenpoint Seeds offers the generous yield and delightful aroma of Gorilla Glue and the extreme density and frost of Animal Cookies.

Both Gorilla Glue No. 4 and Animal Cookies (the parents of Sticky Icky) are clone-only varieties celebrated for their powerful effects and mouth-watering flavors. Consequently, Sticky Icky melds these strains’ best traits to create a powerful hybrid that is sure to produce many elite phenotypes. True to its name, this cultivar forms sticky buds that become caked in a thick layer of trichomes as they develop.

Sticky Icky Strain

Gorilla Glue No. 4 

Gorilla Glue No. 4, also known as GG4 and Original Glue, is Sticky Icky’s mother. In recent years, this cultivar’s unique terpene profile and potent effects have made it one of the most popular strains on the market.

The story of Gorilla Glue No. 4 began in 2009, when Josey Whales, a former crane operator, started growing cannabis. Whales had grown some before, but he had taken a long hiatus. As he resumed his old pastime, he connected with some fellow growers on an online forum and later met with them in a parking lot in Barstow, California. Whales received cuts of Sour Dubble and Chem’s Sister. Soon after, he acquired a clone of Chocolate Diesel.

Sometime later, Whales’ brother (known as Lone Watty) developed a hybrid of Chem’s Sister and Sour Dubble. One of the plants from this hybrid became hermaphroditic and pollinated Whales’ entire garden. Whales was dismayed about the accidental pollination and decided to give most of the harvest to his friends. One grower, known as Marlin, kept some of the seeds he found in Whales’ Chocolate Diesel buds.

Creating a Legend

A year and a half later, Marlin and Whales decided to germinate five or six of the seeds from the chance pollination. They kept a close eye on the plants, assuming that these would display the same intersex traits that Chem’s Sister/Sour Dubble hybrid exhibited. Among the seeds, Whales found three female phenotypes that were keepers, which he labeled “No. 1,” “No. 2,” and “No. 4.” Whales knew that the No. 4 phenotype was extraordinary, and he gave clones of it to many of his peers. One of his friends remarked that this strain’s flowers were as sticky as Gorilla Glue, and the name stuck.

During the next several years, many growers grew Gorilla Glue No. 4 in the United States, where it earned a reputation for its sticky buds and pungent aroma. In 2014, Gorilla Glue No. 4 received first-place awards at the High Times Cannabis Cup in Los Angeles. It also won first place at the High Times Cup in Michigan. From that point on, Gorilla Glue No. 4 became popular across the globe, winning countless awards and becoming a staple for commercial growers as well as closet breeders.

Gorilla Glue No. 4 Lineage

GG4, Sticky Icky’s mother, is a three-way hybrid of Chocolate Diesel, Chem’s Sister, and Sour Dubble. This Indica-dominant variety is heavily influenced by the Chocolate Diesel, producing large buds that emit a sweet-and-sour aroma, with distinct chocolate notes. Notably, because Gorilla Glue No. 4 is a three-way hybrid, its offspring may display a wide variety of traits, which may lean toward the Chocolate Diesel, Chem’s Sister, or Sour Dubble.

Animal Cookies

Animal Cookies, the other parent of Sticky Icky, is an exceptionally potent hybrid of Girl Scout Cookies and Fire OG. The Cookie Family of San Francisco created this clone-only variety. In fact, the Cookies Family has produced many award-winning strains such as Pink Panties and Thin Mint Cookies. Like many other varieties, Animal Cookies has become highly sought-after because of its exotic flavor and beautiful flowers. Growers and users also cherish this Indica-dominant variety for its potent and narcotic stone.

Animal Cookies Lineage

Animal Cookies is a hybrid of Girl Scout Cookies and Fire OG—two popular Indica-dominant strains that are exceptionally potent and aromatic. Many growers believe that Girl Scout Cookies is a cross of Florida OG and a proprietary cultivar by the name of F1 Durban.

Though many people believe that Fire OG is an S1 of OG Kush, some growers suggest it may be a clone of the original OG Kush.

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Sticky Icky Feminized Cannabis Seeds 

Greenpoint Seeds used the clone-only cut of Animal Cookies to pollinate the renowned Gorilla Glue No. 4. The resulting hybrid, known as Sticky Icky, produces top-tier cannabis plants that display a blend of both parents’ traits. Importantly, some phenotypes may lean toward the Gorilla Glue #4, and some may tend to be more Animal Cookies-dominant. Nearly every phenotype will offer a generous yield of sticky, aromatic buds.

Sticky Icky is a feminized F1 hybrid of GG#4 and Animal Cookies. Feminized seeds simplify the growing process by eliminating the need for sexing cannabis plants and removing the garden’s male plants. Growers can expect approximately 99.9 percent of feminized seeds to produce all-female plants. Growers also prize F1 hybrid seeds because they usually produce highly stable and vigorous plants. Sticky Icky creates hardy female plants that are highly uniform in growth.

Sticky Icky Aroma

Gorilla Glue No. 4 is celebrated for its complex and pungent aroma. This cultivar offers a lovely sweet-and-sour scent with notes of chocolate, coffee, pine, and gasoline. Depending on its cultivation method, Gorilla Glue No. 4 may lean more noticeably toward the sweet and chocolatey or more noticeably toward the skunky and sour.

Animal Cookies also is renowned for its exotic and pleasant scent. Many describe Animal Cookies’ aroma as sweet and sour, much like that of Gorilla Glue No. 4. However, the two strains bear notable differences. The buds of Animal Cookies emit an earthy and nutty bouquet with hints of sweet cookie dough, petrol, skunk, and menthol. Some users report that this variety also displays notes of pine, cherry, and black pepper.

Sticky Icky offers an assortment of phenotypes that produce the aromas of Gorilla Glue No. 4 and Animal Cookies. Some plants may lean toward the sour chocolate fragrance of Gorilla Glue, and some may display the earthy and doughy bouquet of Animal Cookies. Many phenotypes will present a blend of these lovely scents.

Sticky Icky Flavor

Similar to its aroma, Sticky Icky produces a range of mouth-watering flavors. Animal Cookies-dominant phenotypes may offer a sweet and sour tang, with undertones of brown sugar, petrol, and skunk. Gorilla Glue No. 4-dominant phenotypes produce buds that coat the mouth with chocolate, coffee, diesel, and pine notes. Many plants will exhibit a blend of these flavors.

Sticky Icky Effects

Gorilla Glue No. 4 is a balanced hybrid whose effects lean slightly toward the Indica spectrum. This cultivar is highly potent, with some plants testing at 30 percent THC. The high begins with a rush of mental stimulation that is both uplifting and euphoric. The initial buzz slowly transforms into a body-numbing stone that may leave users feeling as if they were “glued” to the couch. This variety is best to reserve for evening consumption because of GG#4’s relaxing and highly sedative qualities.

Animal Cookies is an Indica-dominant variety that is incredibly narcotic, the effects of which users will feel almost immediately. Animal Cookies produces a relaxing stone that most people feel in both the body and mind. This strain is popular among medical cannabis users who enjoy its analgesic properties. It also may offer relief from pain and stress. Like Gorilla Glue #4, Animal Cookies is perfect for an evening or weekend smoke.

Sticky Icky combines two Indica-dominant varieties to form an exceedingly potent and relaxing strain. Most phenotypes will be highly narcotic and body-melting; however, some rare Sativa-dominant phenotypes may be more uplifting and stimulating. This strain is an excellent choice for medical and recreational users, offering a thrilling cerebral high coupled with a soothing stone, which may relieve pain and stress and promote a good night’s sleep.

Sticky Icky Structure

Gorilla Glue No. 4 is a hardy strain popular among commercial growers, who have noted its exceptional bag appeal and substantial yield. This variety is tall and branchy, with long, red petioles and emerald-green leaves that often display twisted leaflets. GG No. 4 produces giant colas with frosty, lime-green buds. The flowers are moderately dense, with swollen calyxes and exceptional trichome coverage.

In contrast, Animal Cookies grows medium to tall, with slender branches that have significant internodal spacing. This variety tends to offer a larger yield and thicker stems compared to the original Girl Scout Cookies. Animal Cookies develops dark-green leaves that may fade to yellow late in the flowering cycle. When exposed to cold temperatures, the leaves may display beautiful hues of purple and black. This cultivar produces small green buds adorned with milky white trichomes, fiery-orange pistils, and flecks of purple in the sugar leaves.

Notably, Sticky Icky presents the qualities of both parents. Most phenotypes will be medium to tall, with long branches and dense, frosty colas. Gorilla Glue No. 4-dominant phenotypes may produce enormous colas with large, lime-green flowers. Conversely, Animal Cookies-dominant phenotypes may develop small, golf ball-sized buds that are incredibly dense and colorful. Most plants will offer the sizeable yield of Gorilla Glue and the exceptional frost and density of Animal Cookies.

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Potential Medical Applications of Sticky Icky

Gorilla Glue No. 4 and Animal Cookies are favorites among medical cannabis who are looking for relaxing and soothing effects. Users report that these cultivars may be effective at relieving pain, easing stress, and inducing sleep.

Like its parents, Sticky Icky offers a calming and body-numbing stone that may ease physical discomfort and elevate the mood. This variety produces many desirable cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, which may possess an array of therapeutic properties.

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Growing Sticky Icky

Gorilla Glue No. 4 is a vigorous strain that most growers find easy to cultivate. This variety is highly resistant to most pests and is resilient to many environmental stresses. Gorilla Glue No. 4 is, however, sensitive to humidity and cold temperatures. When grown outdoors, this variety thrives in a warm and dry environment.

In contrast, Animal Cookies is a temperamental strain that is sensitive to temperature and pH changes. This cultivar flourishes in a highly controlled environment, with regular pruning, proper nutrition, and abundant lighting. For best results, Animal Cookies should be cultivated indoors.

Sticky Icky is a moderately easy cannabis strain to grow, with many plants offering the vigor and resilience of Gorilla Glue No. 4. Moreover, this variety is highly adaptable and grows well both outdoors and indoors if given a warm, dry climate and ample lighting. Importantly, Sticky Icky prefers temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Some Cookies-dominant phenotypes may display hues of purple when exposed to colder temperatures.

Both Gorilla Glue No. 4 and Animal Cookies stretch in height during the flowering period. Like its parents, Sticky Icky will stretch significantly unless it is properly trained. Growers may wish to top, super crop, or low-stress train (LST) the plants during the vegetative growth period to limit the stretch and increase lateral branching.

Pest & Disease Control 

Although Sticky Icky is resistant to many pests and diseases, it may be susceptible to mold and powdery mildew. Growers can avoid these by pruning the plants, keeping the humidity and temperature levels in check, and using fans to increase air circulation in the grow room. Growers can use various foliar sprays during the vegetative growth period to prevent powdery mildew infections.

Sticky Icky thrives with a nitrogen-rich diet during the vegetative growth period. Importantly, it consumes more phosphorous and potassium during the flowering cycle. This variety also responds well to calcium and magnesium amendments. Moreover, because Sticky Icky may be sensitive to pH fluctuations, it is advisable to use a pH meter when mixing the nutrient solutions.

Harvesting & Curing Sticky Icky

Sticky Icky is a fast-flowering strain, with most plants reaching maturity in nine weeks. Once the trichomes have turned milky white (with some turning amber), growers can harvest them. If harvested early, some phenotypes of Sticky Icky may produce an uplifting and energizing high. When harvested late, the high is much more narcotic and relaxing. Harvesting Sticky Icky when it has fully matured will ensure a large yield of potent buds.

Approximately one to two weeks before harvest, growers usually stop feeding the plants with fertilizers and flush the growing media with plain, distilled water. This process may remove unwanted fertilizer in the flowers and enhance their fragrance and flavor. During this period, the large fan leaves of the plants may turn from dark green to yellow.

When the plants have reached maturity and are thoroughly flushed, they are ready to harvest. Growers typically cut down the top colas first. Next, they remove the fan leaves and trim away the sugar leaves encircling the buds. Many people reserve these sugar leaves to make extracts, edibles, and other valuable products.

After manicuring the buds, growers hang the branches up to dry or put the buds on drying racks. It generally takes three to six days for the buds to dry; however, for extremely dense and resinous phenotypes, this process may take longer.

Growers may store the dried buds in sealable glass jars, opening the jars once or twice a day to remove excess moisture. This process will protect the cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds in the buds and enhance their flavor and aroma. After two weeks of curing, the buds of Sticky Icky are ready to be smoked.

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Buy Sticky Icky Cannabis Seeds

Sticky Icky is a potent and terpene-rich variety that leaves users glued to the couch. This cultivar is excellent for commercial growers, with its vigorous growth and abundant yield. It is also a perfect choice for medical and recreational users, who will enjoy its euphoric and body-numbing stone. Indeed, with an elite pedigree of Gorilla Glue No. 4 and Animal Cookies, growers cannot go wrong with Sticky Icky.

Greenpoint Seeds is a Colorado seed bank that produces many top-tier strains such as Sticky Icky, Copper Chem, Gunslinger, and Cookies’ n’ Chem. Our strains are carefully selected and bred to produce high-quality cannabis seeds with elite genetics. These practices have allowed Greenpoint Seeds to become one of the most respected U.S. seed companies.

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