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Cannabis Strain Review: Black Cheese

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 97% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
82%
Euphoric
75%
Buzzy Euphoria
60%
Sleepy
50%
Headache
50%
Side Effect Percentage
Sleepy
30%
Headache
60%
Sedated
41%

Black Cheese has an ASHI score of 5 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 9 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 97% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Buzzy Euphoria, Sleepy and Headache effects of Black Cheese produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Black Cheese has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Migraines, Pain, and Menstrual Pain.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Black Cheese's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Camphene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Black Cheese that includes: Rose and Cheese, ending with a blast of Hashish on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Black Cheese has an aroma profile of Hashish, Pepper, Kushy, Cheese and Pungent.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
21 - 23%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Black Cheese presents Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 21 - 23%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Mid October Medium 800g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Medium 400-500g/m

The difficulty to grow Black Cheese is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 400-500g/m in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Black Cheese should harvest around Mid October you can expect medium height and 800g/plant yield.

Black Cheese shares genetics with Black Widow, SFV OG Kush and Big Buddha Cheese.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Black Cheese. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Black Cheeseat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain