Donkey Kong
Breeder: Prime Cuts
Based on the legendary Gorilla Glue #4, Donkey Kong is a powerful sativa-dominant hybrid known for incredible resin production and high THC content. The buds are absolutely caked in trichomes with massive yields. The undisclosed parent contributes sativa-dominant structure, enhanced lateral branching, and chocolate terpene amplification.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: GG#4 x Undisclosed
GG#4 (Joesy Whales) from a cross of Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel — one of the most decorated cultivars of the modern era with extreme resin production at 25–30% THC. The undisclosed parent likely contributes sativa structure and chocolate terpene amplification, possibly Chocolate Thai or Chocolate Diesel derivative.
Terpene Profile
Caryophyllene — Gas, pepper, and diesel providing spicy fuel backbone
Pinene — Pine, conifer, and fresh wood providing sharp top-note
Myrcene — Earth, musk, and chocolate providing body relaxation
Humulene — Woody and hoppy depth
Aroma: Chocolate and pine resin dominance with intensifying gas/diesel. Almost cacao nibs or espresso quality. Breaking open a bud releases a wave of gas.
Flavor: Chocolate and pine on inhale with gas and pepper on exhale. Clean white ash when properly flushed. Chocolate notes deepen significantly with 6–8 week cure.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Fast within 2–5 minutes — rapid cerebral activation with significant pinene.
Heady, creative, and energizing initial rush with euphoria and productive focus. GG#4's indica genetics express as deep muscular calm without couch-lock. Gentle fade into contentment and appetite stimulation.
Duration: 2–3 hours
Commonly Reported Uses
Growing Characteristics
Grow Tips: Expect 2–2.5x stretch — in 7-foot ceiling tents flip at 14–16 inches max. Top once at node 5–6. Cal-Mag absolutely non-negotiable at 3–5 mL/gal from week 2 of veg. Add silica at 2–3 mL/gal to strengthen cell walls. Watch for late-flower nanners — GG#4 has known intersex potential under stress. Stagger defoliation into two passes at day 21 and day 42, never removing more than 20% at once. 24–48 hour dark period before chop is widely practiced. Cure at slightly drier 58–60% RH to preserve delicate monoterpenes.
History & Origin
Prime Cuts Nursery in-house bred strain from Sonoma County. Based on the legendary GG#4 which was created by Joesy Whales from a serendipitous cross. Prime Cuts crossed it with an undisclosed parent to create a sativa-dominant expression that amplifies chocolate terpenes and lateral branching while maintaining legendary resin production.
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