1. Breeding History
1.1 Cheese Auto-Flowering Genetics
Cheese is a popular UK-based cannabis strain that was first developed in the 1980s and is derived from Skunk and Afghani strains. Here at Royal King Seeds, we took matters into our own hands to create an easy-to-grow auto-flowering version of this much sought-after strain by combining a regular feminized variety of Cheese with ruderalis, a cannabis species with a special “super power”.
1.2 What are auto-flowering Cannabis Seeds?
Ruderalis is native to Russia, where shorter summers and cooler temperatures have helped the plants develop an automatic quality – they can transition from the vegetative to flowering stages without relying on light changes. Regular cannabis plants require lighting to be reduced from 18-24 hours per day to 12 hours per day to initiate the transition, but the presence of ruderalis means our auto-flowering cannabis seed strains do not.
Though auto-flowering cannabis seeds can be planted either indoors or outdoors, most growers prefer to plant these strains indoors where they can more directly control lighting. Furthermore, because ruderalis and auto-flowering strains are smaller in stature than regular cannabis strains, they are well-suited to the limited space available.
1.3 Cheese: A Balanced Hybrid
Cheese is a nearly balanced cannabis hybrid, meaning it contains nearly equal parts indica and sativa (and a bit of ruderalis for the auto-flowering, of course). A balanced strain typically possesses both sativa and indica characteristics, and in the case of Cheese, users typically experience a creative burst of happy euphoria that leads to a deep sedation.
2. Physical Appearance
2.1 The Appeal of Cheese
Cheese marijuana plants are typically a dark lime green color, and our auto-flowering variety is dense and stocky, with buds packed tightly together. The Cheese plant’s leaves are only moderately coated in resin, but the yield is quite impressive despite its shorter height.
2.2 The Leaves of the Hybrid Cannabis Plant
Indica and indica-dominant cannabis plants have broad leaflets on each leaf that frequently overlap. Sativa strains have narrow leaflets with plenty of space between them. (In comparison, industrial hemp plants have leaflets that are even narrower than sativas!)
Hybrids typically have leaflets that fall somewhere between these two extremes. They will almost never overlap, but they will be wider than a pure sativa. Because so many strains these days are a cross between indica and sativa genetics, you’ve probably seen hybrid leaves more than pure examples.
3. Grow Your Own AK Auto-Flowering Cannabis
3.1 Grow Your Own Cheese Auto-Flowering Cannabis Seeds
Because of the strong Cheese scent, this marijuana strain is well-suited to indoor growing with a good ventilation system – especially if discretion is desired. Expect a relatively easy growth period once your cannabis seeds have successfully germinated, though we always recommend paying close attention to your cannabis plants!
For the best results, plant in coco-enriched soil. Cheese auto-flowering should respond well to some gentle low-stress training (LST), though this is only recommended for experienced growers (or lots of reading under their belt).
3.2 Storing Your Cheese Pot Seeds
If you store your Cheese auto-flowering pot seeds properly, there’s no reason they can’t last for months or even years while still being viable. While the seeds are dormant, keep them in a dark, cool place with little temperature and humidity fluctuation. It’s a good idea to leave your seeds in the Royal King Seeds medical-grade glass vial, but we recommend first placing the vial in an opaque container or a thick envelope. Before placing your seeds in a truly cold location, such as the freezer, make sure they are completely dry; any remaining moisture could expand and cause the seed to split.
3.3 Yield Expectations: Cheese Auto-Flowering
When you buy Royal King Seeds Cheese Auto-flowering cannabis seeds, you get excellent quality as well as a high yield. Despite its diminutive size, the Cheese plant can produce up to 500 grams of fresh bud per meter squared indoors and up to 350 grams per plant outdoors.
4. Flavor and Effect
4.1 The taste of Cheese marijuana
A cheese-flavored marijuana strain may appear to be an unusual choice, but aside from the medical benefits, many people enjoy this distinct flavor. Some describe the flavor as a cross between earthy cheese and fresh citrus.
4.2 How Will Cheese Cannabis Make Me Feel?
After your first dose of Cheese, you should feel happy and relaxed. Cheese, despite being lower in THC than some strains, produces an intense effect that is ideal for lazy days or evenings – it will improve your mood, induce deep relaxation, and even sleep. You’re likely to experience some serious euphoria from this strain as well, so take it slow and start with a low dose if you’re new to Cheese.
4.3 Medical Benefits of Cheese Weed Seeds
People who suffer from chronic pain, as well as those who suffer from recurring pain and muscle or joint aches, praise Cheese auto-flowering weed seeds. This strain’s euphoric high makes it an excellent treatment for easing the grogginess associated with stress or anxiety, and if you have trouble sleeping, taking it a couple of hours before bed should have you nodding off by the time you’re in your PJs.
Cheese auto-flowering is also useful for people undergoing cancer treatments such as chemotherapy due to its ability to increase appetite. Similarly, those suffering from an eating disorder, such as anorexia, can benefit from this trait.
5. Buy AK Aut-Flowering Cannabis Seeds
5.1 The Best Feminized Cannabis Seed Strains
You’ll never look back if you choose Royal King Seeds feminized cannabis seeds. Our Cheese auto-flowering is dependable, fully feminized, and ready to be coaxed into the best all-natural medication your body has ever tasted.
All Royal King Seeds cannabis seeds are 100% feminized, including our regular and high-CBD strains, as well as our seven auto-flowering varieties.
5.2 Ideal Germination for Cheese Auto-Flowering Cannabis Seeds
If you use our recommended Water Glass and Paper Towel germination method with your new cannabis seeds, you will not only get amazing results, but you will also be fully covered by our 90% germination guarantee, which guarantees that if fewer than 9 out of 10 seeds germinate, we will send you a replacement cannabis seed. Visit our Germination Guide page to learn more.