The Cheese cannabis strain is a popular 80/20 Indica Dominant Hybrid that was developed in the UK in the 1980s. It is a cross between a phenotype of the legendary Skunk #1 and an elusive Afghani landrace strain. Its medicinal benefits, combined with its unique aroma and flavour of “Cheese,” has allowed this strain to become popular worldwide. It is arguably the most famous strain to have been created in the United Kingdom.
This strain first appeared in the UK in the late 80s and was originally bred by an unknown grower. The Cheese strain that many people are familiar with today was created by Big Buddha Seeds by combining Skunk #1 and Afghani.
While you may be familiar with this strain thanks to its unique taste and flavor profile, there are many different varieties of the Cheese cannabis strain. The one that we are discussing is the classic “Cheese” strain that is highly sought after in both the medical and recreational cannabis communities.
The THC content of the Cheese strain can vary from 15% to 18%, with average samples testing at 17%. Its CBD content can range between 0.7% to a little over 1%, with average samples containing 1% CBD.
Medical users say that this strain is amazing for helping with the symptoms of ailments such as arthritic pain, physical pain, insomnia, nausea, loss of appetite, stress and depression.
Many medical users report that this strain is their preferred choice for dealing with the symptoms of arthritis pain and that it is a great strain for relaxing in the evening.
Cheese is a great first-time strain for newcomers to Indicas and Indica Dominant Hybrids, often becoming a favourite strain for evening relaxation by many cannabis consumers.
It is easy to see why the Cheese cannabis strain is so popular. Many people choose Cheese the first time because of its unique aroma and flavor profiles. After trying Cheese, they continue using it for its potent pain relief and relaxing effects that can help ease them into an evening of peaceful sleep.
Just like many other Indica Dominant strains, when first trying Cheese, you should start dosing slowly. This is due to its negative effect profile that can potentially cause feelings of dizziness, anxiety and induce headaches when overconsumed. Even though this strain has a medium THC content, its sedative effects can be overwhelming if you are not used to potent Indicas.
Cheese has a relatively low negative effect profile and can be a great strain for beginners who are looking for an Indica strain to relax in the evenings with. Be aware that Indica strains are sedative in nature and you will likely experience a “couch lock” effect that leaves you feeling relaxed but lethargic. This strain is best consumed during evening hours when you do not have social plans.
Cheese has an aroma profile that smells like stinky cheese with sweet earthy undertones. As its name suggests, this strain both smells and tastes of cheese when smoked or vaporized. When smoking or vaporizing this strain, you can expect flavors that taste of cheese with pungent buttery and sweet skunky undertones.
Cheese is considered easy to grow and one of the best strains for novice growers. When grown indoors, you can expect a flowering time of 9 to 10 weeks with an average yield of 14 oz/㎡ . When cultivated outdoors you can expect to harvest around 21 oz/plant by mid October. Cheese has a high resistance to common diseases like mold and mildew.
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