How to grow Cheese Diesel
What’s up, fellow cultivator! Are you ready to grow a strain that’s a true clash of the titans of funk? A plant that takes two of the most legendary and pungent aromas in the cannabis world and smashes them together? Then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s talk about the incredible Cheese Diesel. This is what happens when you cross the savory, unmistakable funk of UK Cheese with the sharp, fuel-like power of NYC Diesel. The result is a perfectly balanced hybrid that’s a feast for the senses.
This is the strain you grow when you crave a complex flavor and a high that’s the best of both worlds—uplifting and creative, yet wonderfully relaxing. I’m here to educate you and help you nurture this beautiful plant from a tiny seed into a harvest of top-shelf, incredibly aromatic homegrown buds. Let’s get to it!
Recommended Strains
Cheese Diesel
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THC: 19% - 22% -
Type of seed: Feminized -
Phenotype: 60% Sativa / 40% Indica -
Flavor: Cheese, Diesel, Lemon, Sweet -
Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
Exodus Cheese
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THC: 10% - 18%
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Type of seed: Feminized
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Phenotype: 35% Sativa / 65% Indica
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Flavor: Cheese, Earthy, Sweet
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Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
From Seed to a Funky, Fuel-Filled Harvest: The Full Grow-Along
This hybrid is resilient and a joy to cultivate, rewarding your care with dense, frosty, and powerful flowers. Let’s break down its entire journey.
Germination: Firing Up the Engine
Every great plant starts with a single healthy seed. The paper towel method is my trusted technique.
- Soak: Give your seeds a 12 to 24-hour soak in a glass of room-temperature water.
- Wrap: Place the hydrated seeds between two paper towels that are damp, but not dripping wet.
- Keep it Warm & Dark: Put your paper towel setup inside a Ziploc bag or between two plates.
- Sprout!: In 24-72 hours, a tiny white taproot will emerge. Game on! Carefully plant it about a half-inch deep in your starter pot, with the root pointing down.
Common Mistake to Avoid: Being too rough. That new little taproot is the most fragile part of the plant’s life. Use tweezers and a gentle touch when moving it to its new home.
The Vegetative Stage: Building a Strong Foundation
During the veg stage, your Cheese Diesel is focused on building a strong, bushy structure to support all those future dense, heavy buds.
- Light Cycle: You need long “days” to promote strong vegetative growth. An 18/6 light cycle (18 hours of light, 6 of darkness) is the gold standard.
- Nutrient Needs: Your plant needs a balanced “grow” fertilizer with plenty of Nitrogen (N) during this phase to fuel all that leafy development.
- Train for Bigger Yields: This plant responds incredibly well to training. Techniques like Topping or Low-Stress Training (LST) will open up the canopy, allow more light to reach the lower branches, and dramatically increase your final yield.
The Flowering Stage: An Aromatic Explosion
This is where the magic really happens. To trigger flowering, you MUST switch your lights to a strict 12/12 cycle (12 hours of light, 12 hours of absolute darkness).
The flowering time for Cheese Diesel is typically 8-10 weeks. During this phase, the plant will stretch a bit, then focus its energy on producing incredibly dense and resinous buds. The aroma will become POWERFUL. That signature blend of pungent cheese and sharp diesel will fill your entire grow space.
When you flip your lights, switch to a “bloom” fertilizer that is higher in Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) to support this amazing flower production.
Common Mistake to Avoid: High Humidity. Those dense buds are a magnet for mold if your humidity is too high. It is CRITICAL to keep your humidity levels lower (around 40-50%) and ensure good airflow during the flowering stage.
Promos & Deals
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing Your Grow Environment
This hybrid is adaptable, but a controlled environment will give you the best results.
Growing Indoors This is where you can create the perfect, controlled environment to produce connoisseur-quality buds.
- Height: This is a medium-sized plant. Expect a final height between 3.3 to 5.2 feet (100-160 cm). It’s a great size for most grow tents, especially with training.
- Odor Control is NON-NEGOTIABLE: I can’t say this enough. This is one of the smelliest strains you can grow. It’s an amazing smell, but it will be noticed. A high-quality carbon filter is absolutely essential for any indoor grow.
Growing Outdoors If you have the right climate, you can cultivate a massive outdoor Cheese Diesel plant.
- Height Potential: Unrestrained outdoors, this plant can stretch towards the top end of its height range, often growing over 5 feet tall.
Best U.S. Cities and Climates: This strain loves a warm, stable, Mediterranean-like climate.
- California (San Diego): The consistent warmth and sun provide an ideal setting for this plant to thrive.
- Oregon (Portland): The temperate climate and long summer days are fantastic for this strain.
- Colorado (Denver): The intense sun is great for resin production, but the dry climate is the real winner here, helping to keep mold away from those dense buds.
Pro-Level Playbook: Cloning and Powerful Extractions
Cloning: Keep the Legend Alive
Find a specific Cheese Diesel plant with that perfect pungent aroma? Clone her!
- Select & Snip: Take a healthy 4-6 inch cutting from a lower branch of a mother plant in her vegetative stage. Use a sterile razor for a clean cut.
- Hormone Dip: Immediately dip the cut end in a rooting hormone to inspire vigorous root growth.
- Plant It: Place the cutting into a moist starter cube like Rockwool.
- Keep It Humid: Cover your new clones with a humidity dome to keep them from wilting.
- A New Generation: In about two weeks, you’ll have a new plant that is a perfect genetic copy of your prized mother!
What to Do With Your Trim? Capture That Legendary Funk!
A sustainable grower uses the whole plant! The frosty trim from your Cheese Diesel is a goldmine of cannabinoids and terpenes.
This is THE perfect strain for making high-quality, terpene-rich extracts like live resin or BHO (Butane Hash Oil). These methods capture the fresh, volatile terpenes that create that signature cheese and diesel smell. It’s the ultimate way to experience what makes this plant so special.
The Grand Finale: Harvest, Dry & Cure
You’ve made it! Get a jeweler’s loupe and look at the trichomes. When they have changed from clear to mostly milky-white, with just a hint of amber, you’ve hit the sweet spot for a perfectly balanced high.
- The Chop: Cut your plants and trim away the large fan leaves.
- The Slow Dry: Hang the branches in a dark room with good airflow, a temperature around 65-75°F (18-24°C), and humidity around 45-55%. This usually takes 7-10 days.
- The Cure: This is the final step for a smooth and flavorful final product. Trim the buds and place them in airtight glass jars. “Burp” the jars daily for the first couple of weeks. A proper cure of at least 2 to 4 weeks will bring out that complex cheesy, fuel-like flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the effects of Cheese Diesel really like?
It’s a beautifully balanced hybrid. It starts with a happy, euphoric, and uplifting cerebral rush that’s great for creativity and socializing. This is followed by a gentle, relaxing body high that melts away stress without being a total knockout.
Is this a good strain for beginners?
Yes! Its genetics make it a resilient and manageable plant. The biggest challenge for a new grower will be managing the powerful smell, so as long as you have a good carbon filter, you’re set!
Does it actually smell like cheese and diesel?
It absolutely does! It’s a very distinct, pungent, and sharp aroma that combines the savory funk of Cheese with the sharp, fuel-like notes of Diesel. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it smell, and our community of connoisseurs absolutely loves it.
What’s the best way to control the strong smell?
If you’re growing indoors, a high-quality carbon filter attached to your exhaust fan is your best and only option. Don’t skimp on this! It will scrub the air coming out of your tent or room, neutralizing the smell before it can escape.
How big will my yield be?
Cheese Diesel is known for producing very generous yields. It grows into a solid, multi-branched plant, and if you use some basic training techniques, you can expect a very bountiful harvest of top-quality, pungent buds.
