Elmer's Glue Strain

The Elmer's Glue Strain is a little stronger than most other marijuana strains. Like all “Glue” strains, the Elmer's Glue Strain tends to grow to a medium-to-tall height, making it acceptable for indoor gardens but better suited for the outdoors.

The Elmer's Glue Strain grows well in Mediterranean climates (i.e. California, New Zealand, South Africa) that are both sunny and dry; so if you do plan to grow the Elmer's Glue Strain indoors, make sure to cycle the air inside your grow space every 5 minutes and keep your lights about 24 inches from the top of your canopy at all times.

The Elmer's Glue Strain is a particularly fast plant to grow. It can handle high levels of nutrients better than most other strains and performs well in overly warm environments too. However, the Elmer's Glue Strain is also known for producing dense flowers that are more susceptible to mold. Therefore, we recommend taking preventative measures to avoid contamination.

The Elmer's Glue Strain responds well to pruning and other low-stress training (LST) techniques like SCROG & SOG.

Due to its shorter flowering time, we recommend giving the Elmer's Glue Strain a longer veg so that the plant is robust enough to support the weight of the flowers.

The Elmer's Glue Strain performs better in larger containers. However, we still recommend starting the Elmer's Glue Strain in small containers and transplanting them into larger containers after about a month.

This extra step will help strengthen the roots and ultimately increase the overall yield at harvest.

Since Josey Whales used a hermaphroditic plant when he created the original Gorilla Glue #4, all “Glue” strains now have a higher tendency to herm. Be sure to keep a close eye on the Elmer's Glue Strain during the first few weeks of flowering and only grow the Elmer's Glue Strain from feminized seeds or clones.

Indoor growers should try to maintain a temperature of around 74 – 78 degrees Fahrenheit inside their grow space and keep the air circulating.

The Elmer's Glue Strain also tends to be a thirstier strain than most and therefore requires more frequent watering so be sure to keep an eye on the dampness of your substrate.

You can increase your yield, and the overall health of your plant, by allowing the substrate to dry out in between waterings. This measure will help encourage root growth and lead to a more vigorous outcome.

Always make sure to calibrate your pH meter properly, and always adjust the pH of your water so that the run-off water measures around 6.0.

Make sure to also allow adequate time for flushing to remove any residual mineral salts that may have accumulated during flowering.

We recommend that soil growers flush the Elmer's Glue Strain for 10 to 14 days prior to harvest and that hydroponic growers flush the Elmer's Glue Strain for 7 to 10 days prior to harvest.

In general, longer flushes tend to produce better flavors and aromas without decreasing yield.

Lastly, be patient. The Elmer's Glue Strain is a VERY resinous plant when the buds have the time to fully develop so make sure to monitor the trichomes closely under a 100x microscope and give them time to mature and start to turn amber before harvesting.

Be prepared for a big harvest too. In fact, it may be a good idea to reach out to some trusted friends and enlist their help during the trimming process to help speed things along. Take the time to cure your buds too. This step will enhance the Elmer's Glue Strain’s natural flavor.

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