The story of Cheese spans back to the UK’s underground Skunk plantations where breeders were selecting and stabilizing the most pungent and high-quality Skunks available.
After many years of meticulous breeding, Cheese varieties rose to the surface with their cheese-like aromas and flavors. For a strain to be considered a true Cheese, it must comprise Skunk genetics.
Here, we present the top 10 Cheese strains. Let's dive into the dank fondue and embrace the cheesiest Cheese on the market.
1. Big Buddha Cheese
Let us present Big Buddha Cheese; winner of the HTCC in 2006, this indica-dominant excellence is a tried and true super-cheesy strain.
When the stash jar filled with Big Buddha Cheese is opened, the world is instantaneously notified of the dank it comprises. This strain provides its consumers with chill-out highs, perfect for slowing down those stressed brainwaves. Mad munchies may present themselves.
It’s smart to cook a solid meal before inhaling Big Buddha Cheese, as this will allow the crisps, donuts, and sugar-filled delicacies to be avoided. It’s a relatively potent strain, inducing strong
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2. Blue Cheese
Genetics
Indica-dominant (60%)
Parents
Cheese
Blueberry
THC
19-20%
CBD
Unknown
This cheesy plant is a must. Blue Cheese is a mix of Blueberry and Cheese genetics. The flavors are reminiscent of blueberry cheesecakes created by the top pastry chefs in the world.
The effects are very low-key, meditative, and relaxing. If you’re into yoga, meditation, incense sticks, Tibetan bowls and chimes, Blue Cheese can elevate your meditative endeavors to the next level.
The 19% THC levels of Blue Cheese make this strain quite potent. Even though it's an indica-dominant variety, it also comprises solid sativa genetics from the Skunk side. If creative vibes and concentration are desired, Blue Cheese is a great pick.
The only thing that Blue Cheese has in common with blue cheese is a pungent aroma, which can penetrate nuclear bunkers.
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3. Chiesel
Genetics
Sativa-dominant (60%)
Parents
Big Buddha Cheese
NYC Diesel
THC
Medium
CBD
Unknown
This uplifting, euphoric, and energetic strain is a worthy member of this list. It rose to the surface after Big Buddha Cheese and NYC Diesel hybridized with intimate passion.
This strain is a trophy symbolizing the solidarity between UK and East Coast cannabis-lovers. As one can expect, Chiesel possesses cheese, grape, and diesel aromas. After vaping some Chiesel, the cheesy cannabinoids and terpenes chisel out the negativity, allowing positivity to flow through with mighty force.
It’s a relatively medium-sized plant, but the dense nugs become quite heavy. As such, they’ll need some kind of string support. If you’re new to Cheese strains, Chiesel will provide the ultimate guide to the Cheese world.
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4. Sweet Cheese
Genetics
Sativa-dominant (70%)
Parents
Black Jack
Cheese
THC
15-20%
CBD
1.4%
Ladies and gentlemen, we’re honored to present the one and only Sweet Cheese. This sativa-dominant variety provides us with euphoric, energizing, groovy, and long-lasting highs.
The spicy and mature cheese aromas ooze from this strain, reminding us of those fancy cheese plates provided at wine tasting escapades. This award-winning Cheese specimen won several Cannabis Cups in Spain, where it flourishes under the Iberian sun.
Growers that involve Sweet Cheese into their ganja operations receive around 600g/m² of perfectly cheesy nugs after the curing process has finished. Sweet Cheese is a photoperiodic plant deriving from stabilized Skunks and Black Jack, a hybrid stemming from the legendary indica-dominant Black Domina and Jack Herer. Sweet Cheese is definitely a strain to consider for your next hotbox session.
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5. Cheese N Chong
Genetics
Sativa-dominant
Parents
Casey Jones
Cheese
THC
Medium
CBD
Unknown
If you haven't watched the adventures of Cheech N' Chong, watch it and educate yourselves about the true pothead spirit. This strain was developed as a tribute to those legendary characters who provided us with many laughs and jokes.
Cheese N' Chong is a potent Cheese variety exuding sour, skunky, and cheesy aromas. This strain comprises Afghan, Hawaiian, and Thai landraces mixed with Trainwreck, Shiva, Diesel, Skunk, and Northern Lights strains.
Needless to say, it’s a versatile cannabis plant, boasting genetics from around the entire world. If you’re into hippie movies and getting lit, Cheese N’ Chong enhances the experience.
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6. Swiss Cheese
Genetics
Indica-dominant
Parents
Skunk 1
Swiss Miss
THC
Medium
CBD
Unknown
Swiss cheese is a holey and weird-smelling cheese. Swiss Cheese, on the other hand, is holy and smells great! With great devotion, this strain represents true indica-dominant Cheese varieties.
The effects are very couch-locking. Your daily schedule needs to be rearranged after that Swiss Cheese has been enjoyed. Swiss Cheese came about after a Nepalese cannabis strain turned into a Skunk, which in turn matured and became a superb Cheese.
This strain flowers for only 7-8 weeks, making it a perfect choice for indoor growers who wish to quickly rotate their growth cycles. Speaking of growth, everything about Swiss Cheese is medium.
It reaches medium heights, medium widths, and develops medium yields. We strongly recommend this holy Swiss Cheese.
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7. Cheese Autoflowering
Genetics
Indica-dominant (60%) autoflowering
Parents
Cheese
Critical+ Autoflowering
THC
9-12%
CBD
Low
This autoflower definitely deserves a spot on this list. Cheese Autoflowering is not only an indica-dominant Cheese excellence, it’s also a smart hybrid.
Breeders hybridized the high-yielding Critical Kush with ruderalis genetics, making a high-yielding autoflower. This autoflower, in turn, was mixed with Cheese genetics to provide the world with high-yielding Cheese autoflowers.
One can receive up to 135g/plant, which is definitely a decent amount. It’s a tiny plant reaching between 60-135cm in height. Cheese Autoflowering was awarded the 1st prize at the Expogrow Cup 2014 for producing the best hash extraction.
If you wish to experience superb Cheese buds in auto format, Cheese Autoflowering is a great pick.
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8. Dairy Queen
Genetics
Sativa-dominant (60%)
Parents
Space Queen
Cheese
THC
Medium
CBD
Unknown
Dairy Queen is all about milky trichomes and Cheese character. This 60% sativa-dominant cultivar deserves praise for being an amazing Cheese strain.
Willing volunteers of Dairy Queen note uplifting, social, happy, and relaxed sensations. It's an amazing strain to include during a hiking endeavor, a chilled-out party, or whenever one wishes to feel superb. This short plant releases an abundance of sweet and pungent aromas, reminiscent of cheese and fruit.
Dairy Queen produces medium yields and high highs. She's the descendant of Cheese and Space Queen. The story goes that Space Queen got the munchies, made love to the Cheese, and magic happened.
So, take Dairy Queen into consideration for your next smoke circle sesh. Delicious adventures await.
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9. Bubble Cheese
Genetics
Indica-dominant
Parents
Bubba Kush
Bubble Gum Cheese
THC
Medium
CBD
Unknown
This org*smic strain induces a perfect concoction of sensations, ranging from uplifting to couch-locking. Psychedelic highs may also present themselves.
Bubble Cheese catalyzes kaleidoscopic thoughts, allowing us to perceive new and interesting things about our reality. Fun fact; bubble hash is made by mixing cannabis plant matter with water and ice, which functions as a solvent to remove the resin from the plant.
Bubble Cheese, as the name suggests, makes perfect material for rendering high-quality bubble hash due to its hashy, cheesy, floral flavors and solid resin production.
Indoor growers love this strain because it’s a short and fast-flowering plant. If you wish to discover the magic of Cheese, add Bubble Cheese to the list.
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10. Pineapple Chunk
Genetics
Indica-dominant (80%)
Parents
Skunk 1
Cheese
Pineapple
THC
High
CBD
Low
Pineapple Chunk is a dedicated indica-dominant strain, ensuring a proper couch-lock and a good night's sleep. Many cannabis connoisseurs are blown away by the sheer potency of this strain.
It contains high THC levels, which produce significant knockout effects. Pineapple Chunk represents everything that Skunk breeders stand for. In other words, the prophecy has been fulfilled.
A pungent and flavourful Skunk offspring mixed with Pineapple genetics made this Cheese super tasty. Pineapple Chunk is very short, only reaching 100cm in height. Together with a short flowering time, growers are absolutely delighted by this one.
Pineapple Chunk won a prize at the High Times Cannabis Cup and the hearts of many satisfied cannabis tokers.
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