Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese
Also known as: Big Buddha Blue Cheese
Overview
Blue Cheese is a renowned indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that originated in the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. Created through a cross between the iconic Blueberry strain and the original UK Cheese, this strain quickly gained popularity worldwide for its distinctive characteristics. Big Buddha Seeds perfected the strain by selecting a Blueberry male from multiple breeder collections and crossing it with their original Big Buddha Cheese mother plant, eventually choosing a male with extremely fruity characteristics as the final breeding father. The strain achieved legendary status when it won the High Times Cannabis Cup awards in 2006, taking both the Sativa Seed Bank Cup and helping Big Buddha Seeds win Best Breeder/Seed Bank in the Indica category.
Blue Cheese exhibits a 20:80 sativa/indica ratio with moderate to high potency, making it particularly effective for evening and nighttime use. The strain's dense, resin-coated buds are light green with blue-violet hues, covered in a thick layer of trichomes and orange pistils. As its name suggests, it offers a distinctive flavor profile that strongly combines blue cheese and sweet blueberries, creating an aroma that mixes pungent cheese with berry sweetness. The strain has earned recognition as one of the best-selling cannabis seeds of all time and is considered a top-shelf variety due to its unique flavor profile, balanced effects, and consistently high-quality buds when properly cultivated.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia and sleep disorders
- Often used for stress and anxiety management
- Users report benefits for depression symptoms
- May assist with ADHD and focus issues
- Often used for muscle spasms and inflammation
- Users report appetite stimulation
- May help with PTSD symptoms
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Blue Cheese is considered easy to grow and suitable for beginners, being a hardy plant that can withstand minor fluctuations in temperature and humidity. The strain has a flowering time of 60-65 days (8-9 weeks) and grows to a height of 80-140cm indoors, with slightly taller growth outdoors. Outdoor harvest typically occurs at the end of September to early October. Indoor yields average 500-600 grams per square meter, though the strain has a slightly above-average leaf-to-flower ratio requiring more trimming work. It thrives in temperate climates with daytime temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C) and prefers slightly cooler growing environments with humidity levels dropped to 40-50% during flowering to prevent mold. The strain shows natural resistance to common molds and pests, making it suitable for organic cultivation practices.