Head Cheese

Cannabis Strain Review: Head Cheese

a.k.a. Headcheese
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 58% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
88%
Deeply Relaxing
84%
Uplifted
81%
Creative
79%
Happy
78%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
41%
Dry Eyes
30%
Headache
11%
Dizzy
6%
The Scaries
5%

Head Cheese has an ASHI score of 10 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 21 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 58% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Euphoric, Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Creative and Happy effects of Head Cheese produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Head Cheese has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Arthritis Pain, Migraines, Pain and Inflammation.

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

Head Cheese's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene, Humulene and Limonene. 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 Head Cheese that includes: Sweet, Cheesy, Creamy and Skunky, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Indulge your sense of smell. Head Cheese has an aroma profile of Cheese, Kushy, Chemical 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
19 - 30%
CBD
0.68 - 0.7%
CBN
0.06 - 0.3%
CBDV
CBD-A
0.1%
CBG-A

Head Cheese presents Myrcene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 19 - 30%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.68 - 0.7%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors humid climate Some experience needed to grow

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October/November Medium 500g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
9-11 weeks Medium 500g/m

The difficulty to grow Head Cheese is known for being some experience needed to grow. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 500g/m in about 9-11 weeks. Outdoors, Head Cheese should harvest around October/November you can expect medium height and 500g/plant yield.

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Head Cheese shares genetics with 707 Headband and UK Cheese.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Head 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 Head Cheesebefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe