Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese is a loved classic that is 80% Indica dominant with a pleasant taste and smell. The name Blue Cheese derives from the genetic lineage of the strain, as opposed to the actual smell and taste, which has a notable absence of cheese. Instead it is a mix of fruit and herbs. It is a cross between Blueberry and UK Cheese (a Skunk #1 phenotype) with a moderate THC content ranging from 16-20%. This is an enormously popular strain of marijuana which delivers a powerful stone that will not send users to sleep, and has a good balance between Indica and Sativa qualities. It is commonly available in medical dispensaries across the world as well as on the legal and grey markets. To add to the appeal of Blue Cheese it is an easy plant to grow with a short flowering time and high yields, making it a perfect strain for both users, cultivators and distributors. Unfortunately, because of its overwhelming popularity, there are many different types available. Breeder Big Buddha Seeds, who perfected a phenotype of parent strain Cheese, is credited with introducing one variety of Blue Cheese to the cannabis market. The Netherlands-based operations Barney’s Farm and Royal Queen Seeds also produce and sell seeds for a distinct Blue Cheese variety. This review is of the strain produced from Royal Queen Seeds, though many of the varieties contain similar characteristics. Blue Cheese is a creeper, so the effects take a while to kick in. It is a strain with many uses, effective for recreational, social, and medical use. It has an amazing flavor and smell which entices customers from the minute they smell the bag. On the downside, it can make users choke on the exhale, being something of a harsh smoke, but other than this it is a brilliant strain with a flexible number of uses.
Why do Patients Use Blue Cheese?
Blue Cheese is a common strain of medical marijuana with a large number of applications. It has been recommended for insomnia, PTSD, depression and anxiety, as well as moderate pain. Where Blue Cheese excels as a medical strain of marijuana is that it has pain relieving capacities but there is little chance of couch lock, meaning it gives enough of an uplift to provide relief for those suffering from depression and anxiety. It has also been used to treat ADHD and ADD as it enhances focus and clarity, showing the medical community that it truly is a versatile and effective form of medical marijuana. It can also be a strong appetite stimulant. Blue Cheese is best used in the evening as it is primarily an Indica.
Medical Uses of Blue Cheese
Depression
Stress
PTSD
Moderate Pain
Appetite Stimulation
Anxiety
ADHD
ADD
Side-Effects of Blue Cheese
Dry Mouth
Dry Eyes
Couch lock in larger doses
Information about Blue Cheese
Classification
80% Sativa 20% Indica
Parents
Blue Cheese is a cross between Blueberry and UK Cheese
Stoned Meter
Blue Cheese has a rating of 8.6 on the stoned meter.
THC Level
THC levels of Blue Cheese are between 16-20%
Breeder
Blue Cheese has multiple breeders – Royal Queen Seeds, Barney Seeds and Big Buddha Seeds (said to be original breeder)
Flowering Time
Blue Cheese has a short flowering time between 7-8 weeks.
Ideal Growing Method
Does best in an indoor Sea of Green setup, but can be grown outdoors with sunlight and a constant temperature between 72-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Plant Height
Blue Cheese grows between 3-5 feet tall.
Yield
Blue Cheese generates a large yield, and growers can expect 500-600 grams per square meter indoors.
Growing Skills
Blue Cheese is an easy strain to grow.
Potential Problems
Very pungent plant and odor control measures need to be put in place. Blue Cheese has a high leaf-to-bud ratio, meaning that growers should trim the broad fan leaves that grow at the top of the plant in order to allow light to reach flowering nodes on the lower branches.
