Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese
Also known as: Big Buddha Blue Cheese
What is the Blue Cheese strain?
Blue Cheese is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 20.0% THC, known for its relaxed effects and berry and blueberry flavor profile.
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.
What are the effects of Blue Cheese?
What are the medical benefits of Blue Cheese?
- 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.
What are the side effects of Blue Cheese?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 💫 Dizziness
- 😨 Paranoia
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Minor dizziness
- Possible paranoia in high doses
How do you grow Blue Cheese?
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.
How should you use Blue Cheese?
Blue Cheese is a hybrid strain with 20.0% THC, which is moderate potency. As a hybrid, it offers versatility for both daytime and evening use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. Moderate doses should provide a satisfying experience.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Blue Cheese?
What are Blue Cheese's parent strains?
What strains were bred from Blue Cheese? (22)
- Berry Biscuit
- Bluchi
- Blue Cheese Autoflowering
- Blue Cheese CBD
- Blue Cheese X Cali Orange Bud
- Blue Cheese x Jack Herer
- Blue Cheese x Jack Herer x Sherbet Dip
- Blue Cheese x SCBDx
- Blue Cheese x SSH
- Blue Geez
- Blue Tahoe Cheese
- Buffalo Blue Cheese
- CBD Blue Shark
- Fromage Blue
- Isla Mirage
- Purple Cheese
- Sour Blue Cheese
- Space Cheese
- Strawberry Nightmare Cheese Cake
- Three Blue Kings
- Triple Cheese
- Whipped Cream
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Blue Cheese make you feel?
Blue Cheese is a hybrid strain that primarily produces relaxed effects, followed by body high. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 20.0% THC, this strain is moderately strong and suitable for regular consumers.
Is Blue Cheese good for medical use?
Blue Cheese has been reported by users for 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. As a hybrid, it offers a balanced profile that may work throughout the day.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Blue Cheese?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, paranoia, dry mouth, dry eyes, minor dizziness, possible paranoia in high doses when using Blue Cheese. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Blue Cheese taste and smell like?
Blue Cheese features a flavor profile of berry, blueberry, cheese, earthy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Myrcene and Pinene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Blue Cheese?
Blue Cheese is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 20.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Pinene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
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