Cheese cannabis seeds are a UK-bred indica-dominant lineage famous for their sharp, tangy, almost savoury aroma — the kind of smell that hits you across the room before you've opened the jar. If you want to buy Cheese seeds with genuine funk in the terpene profile, this tiny category at Azarius covers both the photoperiod original and a faster autoflower version. Shop two proven Cheese cuts from a smartshop that's been sourcing seeds since 1999.
Buy Cheese Seeds — Photoperiod vs Autoflower
The Cheese family traces back to a single Skunk #1 phenotype pulled in the south of England in the late 1980s. That pungent clone-only mother became one of the most-ordered genetics in the UK cannabis seed market, and today "Cheese" functions less as a single strain and more as a flavour category — any seed line that locks in that sharp, fermented, slightly sour terpene signature.
We carry two versions in this category, and the choice between them comes down to one question: do you want to control the light cycle, or do you want the plant to do its own thing?
| Version | Type | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese | Feminized photoperiod | Growers who want bigger yields and full size control via 12/12 flip |
| Cheese Auto | Feminized autoflower | First-time growers, stealth setups, anyone who wants seed-to-harvest under 10 weeks |
Cheese (photoperiod) is the classic route — vegetate as long as you like, flip to 12/12 when the plant fits your space, and you get the full expression of the Skunk #1 × Afghani heritage. Cheese Auto crosses that flavour into Critical Mass Auto, so you get a compact plant that flowers on its own schedule regardless of light hours. If you're growing in a cupboard, on a balcony, or anywhere you can't guarantee a dark period, buy the auto. If you've got a proper tent and want to pull serious weight, order the photoperiod.
How to Choose Your Cheese Seeds
New growers: start with Cheese Auto. Autoflowers forgive beginner mistakes — light leaks, inconsistent schedules, late transplants — that would stress a photoperiod plant into hermaphroditism. You'll get a harvest in roughly two months from germination, which is fast enough to learn from and iterate.
Experienced growers chasing yield and terpene density should shop the photoperiod Cheese. Longer veg time means more bud sites, and the classic Skunk-leaning phenotype tends to express more of that sharp, tangy funk when it's had time to build a proper canopy. One honest limitation worth flagging: Cheese is loud. The smell during flowering is not subtle, and a carbon filter isn't optional unless you live alone in a very tolerant neighbourhood.
Both variants are sold in packs of 1, 3, 5, and 10 seeds, so you can buy a single seed to test germination or a ten-pack if you're running a rotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Cheese and Cheese Auto?
Cheese is a feminized photoperiod strain — you control when it flowers by switching the light schedule to 12/12. Cheese Auto is an autoflower that starts flowering on its own regardless of light hours, finishing faster but usually producing less per plant.
Are Cheese seeds good for beginners?
Cheese Auto is the better beginner pick because autoflowers are more forgiving of light leaks and scheduling mistakes. The photoperiod version is straightforward too, but it rewards growers who already understand veg-to-flower timing.
How strong is the smell when growing Cheese?
Very strong. The Cheese lineage is known for pungent, tangy, almost savoury terpenes that get louder as flowering progresses. A carbon filter and sealed tent are strongly advised if you share walls with anyone.
Where does the Cheese strain come from?
The original Cheese clone was selected from a Skunk #1 pack in the UK in the late 1980s and spread through the British grower scene before being crossed with Afghani to stabilise it in seed form. Today it's one of the most recognisable UK-bred cannabis genetics worldwide.
Last updated: April 2026