About Big Buddha Cheese
Big Buddha Cheese is the definitive sativa/indica hybrid that commercialized the famous UK Cheese clone-only line. Bred by Milo Yung of Big Buddha Seeds, he crossed the legendary UK Cheese clone (a Skunk #1 phenotype) with a select pure Afghani indica. The resulting hybrid preserves the intense cheese skunk aroma of the mother while increasing bud density, resin production, and yield. The buds are rounded, light green, and release a pungent, funky aroma of sharp cheddar cheese, musty cellar, and sweet Afghan spices. Big Buddha Cheese won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2006, delivering a balanced high: a happy, giggly cerebral buzz and a relaxing body stone.
Flavor Profile
History
Bred by Milo Yung in the early 2000s in the UK, Big Buddha Cheese was created to allow growers to access the legendary UK Cheese cut in seed form. Its victory at the 2006 Cannabis Cup propelled it into worldwide fame, making it one of the most famous European hybrids of all time and a permanent staple of Amsterdam coffeeshops.
Notable breeders: Big Buddha Seeds
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UK Cheese (Skunk #1 selection) x Afghani landrace (pure Indica)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Big Buddha Cheese is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Big Buddha Cheese is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Buddha Cheese indica or sativa?
Big Buddha Cheese is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Big Buddha Cheese?
Big Buddha Cheese has a genetic lineage of UK Cheese x Afghani. UK Cheese (Skunk #1 selection) x Afghani landrace (pure Indica)
What is the lineage of Big Buddha Cheese?
Big Buddha Cheese descends from UK Cheese x Afghani. UK Cheese (Skunk #1 selection) x Afghani landrace (pure Indica)
What is the THC content of Big Buddha Cheese?
Big Buddha Cheese typically tests at 18-21% THC with Low (<0.5%) CBD.
What does Big Buddha Cheese smell and taste like?
Big Buddha Cheese has a Sharp cheddar, musty earth, sweet skunk, pungent Afghan spice aroma profile, with flavors described as Cheesy, skunky, damp earth, sweet spicy herbal finish.
What are the effects of Big Buddha Cheese?
Users report Happy, giggly, euphoric, physically-relaxing, appetite-stimulating. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
What are the phenotypes of Big Buddha Cheese?
Big Buddha Cheese is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Big Buddha Cheese, Buddha Cheese. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Big Buddha Cheese?
Bred by Milo Yung in the early 2000s in the UK, Big Buddha Cheese was created to allow growers to access the legendary UK Cheese cut in seed form. Its victory at the 2006 Cannabis Cup propelled it into worldwide fame, making it one of the most famous European hybrids of all time and a permanent staple of Amsterdam coffeeshops.
How long does Big Buddha Cheese take to flower?
Big Buddha Cheese has a flowering time of approximately 8-9 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of Big Buddha Cheese?
Big Buddha Cheese produces a High yield. Flowering takes approximately 8-9 weeks.
Medical Applications
Big Buddha Cheese is commonly associated with: