The Cheese strain is a legendary and widely recognized variety of marijuana, known for its potent cheese aroma and flavor. Its story traces back to the UK, where it was discovered by the Exodus collective from a selection of Skunk #1 by Sensi Seeds. This hybrid, with a slight Indica dominance, was developed in the 70s using genetics from Afghanistan, Mexico, and Colombia.
Cheese is a robust and easy-to-grow plant, perfect for both novice and experienced growers. Its feminized seeds ensure uniform plants, guaranteeing consistent quality every time. This strain is resilient and can tolerate mistakes, making it ideal for those just starting in the cannabis cultivation world.
When grown outdoors, it can reach impressive heights of between 6.5 and 8 feet, with a typical Indica pyramid structure of short internodes and dark green leaves. The buds of Cheese are large, dense, and super sticky, with slightly darker tones than other Skunks. Up close, you can see its vibrant orange and brown pistils, covered in a layer of trichomes that give them an almost glittery appearance, like they’ve been dusted with sugar.
Flavor and Effects
Lighting up a Cheese bud unleashes an explosion of flavors that takes over your palate. Its cured cheese flavor, almost like Cheetos, is unmistakable and unforgettable. Additionally, you’ll notice spicy, citrusy, and woody notes that enrich the experience. The aroma is equally potent and distinctive, filling the room with a pungent, earthy fragrance reminiscent of aged blue cheese.
The effects of Cheese are as balanced as they are enjoyable. With a THC content ranging between 17% and 20% and a low CBD level of around 2%, this strain offers a high that combines the best of both worlds: the euphoria and mental clarity of a Sativa with the deep relaxation of an Indica. Upon consumption, you’ll feel a wave of happiness that clears your mind of distractions, leaving you optimistic and motivated. As the effect progresses, it transitions into total relaxation that can leave you couch-locked, depending on the dose.
Cheese Terpenes
The terpenes present in Cheese not only define its aromatic and flavor profile but also play a crucial role in its effects and therapeutic benefits.
Myrcene: This terpene, with its earthy and clove-like aroma, is known for its sedative and relaxing effects, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
Beta-Caryophyllene: Adds a spicy and earthy touch to Cheese‘s profile. This terpene has powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, ideal for relieving chronic pain.
Alpha-Pinene: With its fresh pine aroma, this terpene is known for its bronchodilator effects and its ability to improve memory and concentration.
Limonene: With a refreshing citrus aroma, limonene boosts mood and reduces stress, providing an overall sense of well-being.
Linalool: This terpene, with its lavender aroma, is famous for its relaxing and sedative properties, helping to reduce anxiety and promote restful sleep.
The unique combination of these terpenes in Cheese not only defines its distinctive flavor and aroma but also enhances its therapeutic effects, offering a complete experience that goes beyond mere cannabis consumption.
Yield and Flowering Time
Cheese is a strain that stands out in both indoor and outdoor grows for its generous yield and quick flowering time.
Indoors, this strain adapts to any cultivation technique. If you go for the SOG (Sea of Green) method, starting from clones, it produces thick, easy-to-trim buds. In SCROG (Screen of Green), it covers large grow spaces in just a few weeks. If the plants are switched to flowering at about 12-16 inches tall, they’ll end up around 28-32 inches. From the photoperiod switch to flowering, harvest occurs in about 50-60 days. With recommended LED lighting of 300-350W, you can expect yields of 500-550 grams per m².
Outdoors, larger plants germinated in early spring under favorable climatic conditions can reach heights of 6.5-8 feet. Flowering typically starts between late July and early August, with harvest happening in the first half of October. Outdoors, you can expect yields of up to one kilo per plant.
Cheese is not only known for its rapid growth but also for the quality of its buds. They are dense, large, and super sticky, ensuring an abundant and high-quality harvest for both novice and experienced growers. Whether in a carefully controlled indoor grow or a well-maintained outdoor garden, Cheese promises to reward growers with rich and satisfying yields.
How to Grow Cheese
Cheese is a strain we recommend for both novice and expert growers due to its ease of cultivation and adaptability.
Difficulty of cultivation: Growing Cheese is relatively straightforward. This plant is forgiving and tolerates minor mistakes, making it perfect for those just starting out in cannabis cultivation. Its robust genetics ensure it thrives even with basic care.
Ideal climate and growing conditions: Cheese thrives in temperate and sunny climates. It prefers temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoors, it’s crucial to maintain good ventilation and constant humidity control to avoid mold and mildew problems. This strain adapts perfectly to cultivation techniques like SOG (Sea of Green) or SCROG (Screen of Green), maximizing its yield.
Pest and disease resistance: One of the great advantages of Cheese is its remarkable resistance to pests and diseases. Its strong branches and leaves protect it against many of the common problems faced by other strains. However, we always recommend keeping an eye out for mites and aphids, conducting regular inspections, and applying preventive treatments if necessary.
What We Like
- Easy to grow, ideal for beginners.
- High resistance to pests and diseases.
- Abundant yields both indoors and outdoors.
- Unique and distinctive aroma and flavor.
- Balanced and long-lasting effects.
What We Don’t Like
- The strong aroma can be a challenge for those seeking discretion.
- Requires good ventilation management in indoor grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions growers have about this strain.
When does outdoor Cheese start flowering?
Outdoor Cheese seeds typically start flowering between late July and early August, depending on latitude and climate conditions.
When to harvest outdoor Cheese?
Cheese is a relatively short-flowering strain that is harvested during the first two weeks of October, ensuring a good yield before the colder weather sets in.
How to grow a feminized Cheese?
It’s one of the easiest and most resilient strains to grow. Provide it with good soil, sunlight, water, and quality nutrients to get top-notch harvests.
What are the effects of bulk Cheese?
Cheese marijuana seeds have very balanced effects. They offer a perfect mix of psychoactive and relaxing effects, providing an enjoyable experience both physically and mentally.
Is Cheese sativa or indica?
Cheese is a hybrid strain with a slight indica dominance. This means it combines the best of both worlds: the deep body relaxation typical of indicas, with the euphoria and mental clarity of sativas. Sativa strains usually offer a more energetic and cerebral high, ideal for daytime and creative activities. On the other hand, indica strains provide a relaxing and sedative feeling, more suitable for nighttime or relieving stress and pain.
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