CBD Cheese

CBD Cheese or Hybrid is a strain that typically contains THC levels between 6% – 8% (Ranges 1:1 up to 12% in some phenotypes) and CBD levels ranging from 8% – 12% (Commonly stabilizes at a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio). Known for its Savory, Skunky, Pungent Aged Cheese profile, this strain has a growth expectation of being Indoor: 100–120cm in height, with a nutrient demand that is Moderate. Loves Nitrogen in Veg; avoid overfeeding early..

This Hybrid is of the Genetype: Feminized Photoperiod (Autoflower versions also exist). The CBD Cheese strain has 3 phases of the growing cycle.

The first phase is the Seedling Phase. Once you have decided to grow CBD Cheese in either soil or hydroponiclay, the ph levels need to be monitored. The ph level desired by Hybrid is 6.0 – 6.8 and 5.5 – 6.0 hydroponically. During this infancy stage, CBD Cheese needs to maintain a target temperature of 20°C – 25°C (68°F – 77°F) for 2 to 3 weeks. Once the seed germinates, it will sprout it's first set of round leaves, or the cotyledons. If you are able to maintain the target humidity of 65% – 70% RH, the iconic serrated leaves will just begin to show themselves. During this critical Phase 1 of the Hybrid growing cycle the plant is establishing a strong root sytem. Beginners often over water these fragile seedlings. Do not drown your seeds. You seedling CBD Cheese needs care and gentle light. The recommended light cycle for growing CBD Cheese is 18/6 or 20/4 (Standard Blue Spectrum) for the first cycle, which should last .

The next is the Vegetative Phase. The CBD Cheese will focus entirely on size and structural integity. The temperature needs also change for phase 2. If a target temperature of 21°C – 28°C (70°F – 82°F) is maintained and a target humidity of 45% – 55% RH is achieved, the Hybrid will grow stems, branches and plenty of large fan leaves. This Feminized Photoperiod (Autoflower versions also exist) is trying to build it's own solar panel of leaves to absorb energy. It is critical to maintain a proper light cycle of 18/6 for the entire phase 2 schedule. This consistent energy will help plant grow bigger without producing flowers, focusing it's energy on growing tall and strong. CBD Cheese is at it's most resilient and may grow quickly. As phase 2 comes to an end, it may be topped or tied down, as it's training suitability is considered High. Responds exceptionally well to SCROG and Topping..

The most exciting phase, when growing Feminized Photoperiod (Autoflower versions also exist) is the Flowering Phase. The plants adulthood lasts . It is at this phase that the light cycle changes for the last time. CBD Cheese will produce the most flowers when the light cycle is 12/12. Keep the temperature and humity controlled at 20°C – 26°C (68°F – 78°F) and 35% – 45% RH (Crucial to prevent bud rot) so you can really watch this plant strecth and almost double in height. It will want to start producing early into the flowering process.

You will know the CBD Cheese is ready when the white hairs (pistils) turn amber/brown and the resin glands (trichomes) look milky or cloudy, rather than clear. Cutting the plant down even a week too early can significantly reduce the potency and weight of your harvest. Patience in the flowering phase will provide the best possible outomce of Hybrid with a desired gorwth profile that will be:
Bushy, lateral branching, moderate stretch during early flower.

Growers Notes: Hobby Grower's Analysis
As a hobbyist, your biggest challenge with CBD Cheese won't be the plant's health—it's quite hardy and pest-resistant—but rather the scent. It begins to smell significantly earlier in the vegetative stage than other strains.

If you are growing in a small tent, use the SCROG (Screen of Green) method. Because of its bushy nature, tucking the branches under a screen will maximize the "golf-ball" style bud sites and keep the height manageable. Also, ensure a 10°F drop in nighttime temperature during the final 2 weeks of flowering to help preserve the complex terpene profile.
Lineage: (Exodus Cheese x Afghani) x High CBD Parent (often Cannatonic)
Breeder: Variety (Notable: Dinafem, Seedsman, Big Buddha)
Primary Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene