Cheese Cannabis Strains – An Expert Guide to the Top 10 Varieties
If you’re growing your own cannabis in the UK, discretion is often top priority. However, for those who aren’t too concerned about tell-tale odors and pungent smells, cheese flavored strains are a popular choice thanks to their unmistakable aroma and outstanding high.
What Is A Cheese Strain?
If only a dank and skunky strain will do, these potent varieties will tick all your boxes. Of all the marijuana strains Cheese varieties are the most pungent. Over the years, they’ve attracted quite a following thanks to their distinctive aroma and reputation for impressive potency, and while they aren’t for everyone, those who seek out the dankest scents and highest highs have made them their strains of choice.
History of Cheese Marijuana Strains
The earliest ever Cheese variety was Skunk #1, the creation of Sam “The Skunkman” who has forever gone down in weed heritage as its originator. Although its super-strong cheesy scent was inevitably going to attract some unwanted attention, growers were nevertheless keen to use it as the basis of their cultivation experiments and soon, the strain was cloned and shared, finding a devoted following in the UK’s 1980s-90s underground rave scene. Many of the weed strains with cheese smell that we enjoy today emerged as a result of this late 20th century experimentation.
So, now you’ve had a potted history of Cheese varieties you’re probably ready to dip into the melting pot that is today’s top ten countdown.
Our Top 10 List of the Best Cheese Weed Strains
Whether you’re looking for the dankest of the dank or a strain that offers all the aroma and flavor of a blueberry cheesecake, we’re sure to have something that’s perfect for you in our recommended selection of the top Cheese cannabis seeds:
Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese from Royal Queen Seeds is derived from the original and most beloved Cheese and Oregon Blueberry Blend. This Indica-dominant strain doesn’t just offer a musky and strong aroma but also surprisingly sweet tones which are reflected in the strain’s flavor which is complex, rich, and, of course, skunky, while being strangely reminiscent of a blueberry cheesecake!
Blue Cheese (RQS) - Photoperiod
- 500 - 550 g/m² indoors
500 - 550 g/plant outdoors - Packed with intense effect
- 19 %
Thanks to the 19% THC and Indica-dominant genes, Blue Cheese is guaranteed to provide you with a full-body, fairly potent high. With its relaxing and meditative effects, paired with the extra concentration boost and creative vibes that its Sativa genes add to the mix, this strain is the perfect accompaniment to meditation, yoga and generally chilling out.
Blueberry Cheese
Barney’s Farm Blueberry Cheese strain was produced as the result of crossing Blueberry with the original UK Cheese. An Indica-dominant strain, it perfectly blends the sweetness of blueberry with the skunkiness of its ancestor. If you’re looking for an impressively high THC crop, this one won’t disappoint with levels of up to 23% THC.
Producing euphoric and happy effects paired with the wonderful relaxation of a deep body high, Blueberry Cheese is a delicious Cheese strain that’s sure to leave you both sleepy and starving – you’d better have some snacks to hand when the munchies kick in!
As for the aroma – as you might expect the smells are, at first, skunky like an aged cheese, but you’ll soon notice different sweet and mild berry-like notes creeping in. This is mirrored in its flavor too which is creamy and sweet, reminiscent of a blueberry cheesecake.
Triple Cheese
Sticking with Barney’s Farm, their Triple Cheese variety is one of the best Cheese strains out there for lovers of Skunk and extreme cheesiness. Its name tells you all you need to know – this is an ultra cheesy variant with enough dairy to satisfy even the Milky Bar Kid!
Created by crossing an old UK Cheese with Blue Cheese, this must-try variant is sweet, sour and Skunky with dank, pungent and strong flavors that conjure up the sweetness of cream cheese with just a hint of herbs and spices. If you can’t resist a cheeseboard, this is the strain for you with Indica-dominant 80% genes that offer complete muscle relaxation as well as a vibrant whole-body buzz.
Sweet Cheese
With a strong taste and smell, Sweet Cheese from Sweet Seeds is the ideal blend of Sativa, Indica and Ruderalis which couldn’t be simpler to grow. The combination of Blackjack and Cheese compounds results in a strain that is 70% Sativa and 30% Indica and that boasts a pretty impressive THC content of about 17%-18% so you can enjoy a euphoric cerebral high paired with wonderfully stimulating properties.
Although this isn’t the most discreet weed strain to cultivate due to its pungency, it’s this strong aroma that makes it so pleasurable to smoke with a taste that only serves to amplify the enjoyment. The aromatic, spicy fragrance will enhance your sleep quality tenfold.
Exodus Cheese
Sometimes known as “UK Cheese” or just “Cheese”, Green House Seeds’ Exodus Cheese variety has earned legendary status. At one time only available in the UK as clones, this Skunk #1 phenotype is exclusive and potent which probably accounts for its popularity not only here in Britain but across the globe.
Exodus Cheese (GHS) - Photoperiod
- Stone that blows your mind
- 18.43 %
- 800 g/m² indoors
up to 800 g/plant outdoors
Of all the different Cheese strains, Exodus is perhaps the smelliest, with a penetrating, dank odor that isn’t for everyone. Nevertheless, a single hit is enough to bring about wonderful whole-body relaxation and euphoria that is ideal for novice smokers looking for an easy introduction to super-potent weed.
California Orange Cheese
With its unique taste and intense euphoric effect, California Orange Cheese from Big Buddha Seeds is one of the most sophisticated Indica-dominant Cheese strains with spectacular UK genetics. Its standout feature is its candy-like orange flavor which is ideal for any fans of citrus notes out there.
Sweet and strong, this Big Buddha Cheese descendent is as alluring as it is flavorsome thanks to its characteristic sweet cheese aroma and potent psychedelic kick.
Sweet Cheese Auto
Sweet Cheese Auto is a delightful strain with 61.3% Sativa, 35.6% Indica, and a touch of 3.1% Ruderalis to make it autoflowering. Born from Sweet Cheese and Fast Bud Auto by Sweet Seeds, it boasts a flavor mix of spices, cheese, and lemon.
Sweet Cheese Auto (Sweet Seeds) - Autoflowering
- Waves of high and relaxation
- 15 - 20 %
- 350 - 550 g/m² indoors
35 - 175 g/plant outdoors
With 15-20% THC, this strain offers a cerebral euphoria and energy boost that mellows into relaxation. It’s also quite fast, ready from seed in about 8 weeks and yielding 350-550g/m² indoors or 35-175g/plant outdoors. Perfect for growers and users looking for a balanced, flavorful experience.
Franco's Lemon Cheese
Franco’s Lemon Cheese is a feminized strain known for its lemony aroma and unique cheese flavor. With 21% THC, it delivers a powerful, energizing high, ideal for pain relief and appetite stimulation and perfect for those seeking an uplifting and therapeutic experience.
This beauty was created by crossing Super Lemon Haze and Exodus Cheese, made in tribute to Franco Loja after his 2017 passing. Green House Seed Co. donates all profits from this strain to the Franco Loja fund, supporting his children's education.
Lemon Cake
Lemon Cake by Heavyweight Seeds is an 80% Sativa-dominant hybrid crafted by crossing Lemon Skunk and Cheese. Despite its name, this strain falls firmly within the Cheese family, boasting a deliciously pungent aroma.
With a THC content reaching up to 23% and pronounced Sativa dominance, Lemon Cake's effects are well-balanced, providing an uplifting, happy, and almost euphoric high while keeping you relaxed and focused. This makes Lemon Cake a go-to for those who enjoy potent, flavorful strains that offer both mental stimulation and physical relaxation.
Red Leicester Tease
The Red Leicester Tease takes its name from the famous English cheese, and it lives up to the moniker. This strain is a potent cross between the resin-heavy G13 Skunk and the UK heavyweight strain Cheese, both known for their intense aromas. The result is a powerful blend of scents that hits you with strong cheese and pungent notes.
Growing Red Leicester Tease is a breeze, as it’s quite easy to manage in your garden. Just provide the usual nutrients and a proper watering schedule, and watch it thrive. Indoors, you can expect yields of up to 500 g/m², while outdoor plants can produce up to 900g each.
Choose Your Cheeseboard
So, there you have it – our list of the top 10 Cheese strains in the UK today. Which one is the perfect treat for you?
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