How to Grow Blue Cheese Auto
Blue Cheese Auto is a hardy, easy autoflower with a Spannabis award behind it, bred by crossing Cheese Auto with Blueberry Auto. This 80% indica blends a savoury cheese note with sweet, fruity berry over a medium 14-16% THC, giving a creative, energetic and uplifted effect, all finishing in 8 to 10 weeks. It is beginner-friendly, with one thing to plan for: the smell.
This is an autoflowering, 80% indica strain that stays a manageable 1.5 m. Because it flowers automatically on age rather than on a light change, and because it is hardy and forgiving, it is a simple plant to grow. Its medium THC keeps the effect approachable, while that distinctive cheese-and-berry aroma is exactly what earned it a decorated reputation.
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Blue Cheese Autoflower
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THC | 14% - 16% (Medium) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Blue Cheese
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THC | 16% - 20% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Pungent, productive and straightforward, Blue Cheese Auto is a rewarding way to grow an award-winning Cheese hybrid in autoflower form. You can see the full genetics and buy Blue Cheese Auto seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our autoflowering seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Medium (14-16%) |
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| Lineage | Cheese Auto x Blueberry Auto |
| Type | Autoflowering |
| Awards | Spannabis 2013 winner |
| Genetics | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Life cycle | 8-10 weeks (seed to harvest) |
| Harvest | All season (multiple runs) |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.47-1.64 oz/ft² (450-500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 14.11-17.64 oz/plant (400-500 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Cheese, Fruity, Sweet |
| Effects | Creative, Energetic, Uplifted |
Promos & Deals
An Award-Winning Strain
Blue Cheese Auto has real pedigree: it took a Spannabis award in 2013, one of Europe’s most respected cannabis events. That recognition is part of why the strain has stayed in demand, and for a grower it is a useful signal that you are working with a proven, well-regarded genetic line rather than an untested novelty.
You can find it alongside our other decorated strains in the award-winning cannabis seeds collection. A strain with an award behind it tends to point to consistent results and a flavor profile that has already satisfied expert judges, which is reassuring on a quick, simple autoflower like this one.
Growing an Autoflower
An autoflower does not need a change in light schedule to bloom. Instead of switching to 12/12 like a photoperiod plant, Blue Cheese Auto starts flowering on its own after a few weeks, purely on age, and runs its whole life cycle in 8 to 10 weeks from seed to harvest. You can keep it under a long day of around 18-20 hours of light from start to finish, which keeps things simple.
That automatic habit comes from the ruderalis in both its Cheese Auto and Blueberry Auto parents, which also makes it hardy and forgiving. Because the clock is always ticking on an auto, start the seed in its final pot rather than transplanting, keep any training to gentle low-stress tucking, and feed lightly. Being an autoflower it does not depend on daylight hours to flower, so you can run more than one crop across a season and grow it at almost any time of year.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Blue Cheese Auto does well in a warm, temperate climate with good sun and steady airflow, and its hardy genetics make it adaptable and forgiving. Its biggest advantage outdoors is flexibility: because it flowers on age rather than daylight, you are not tied to one planting window and can grow it all season, fitting in more than one run where the weather allows.
It is a compact indica at around 1.5 m, so it slots easily into small tents and discreet outdoor spots. It performs well both ways, returning 450-500 g/m² indoors in a well-managed tent and a similar 400-500 g per plant outdoors with room and sun, which is a strong, consistent yield for an auto of this size.
Keep humidity in check through flowering to protect the buds: around 55-60% early on, nearer 40-45% in flower, and lower still toward harvest. The dense indica-leaning buds can trap moisture, so steady airflow and sensible humidity are the keys to a clean finish. Aim for daytime temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C).
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Autoflowers are smaller and faster than photoperiod plants, so they want a lighter touch. Feed gently, follow the plant’s lead, and taper off for the final flush so the cheese and berry flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a guide; with an auto, err on the low side.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed, start in the final pot |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8-1.2 | Short veg, raise nitrogen gently |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Blue Cheese Auto starts flowering on its own a few weeks in and finishes its whole cycle in 8 to 10 weeks from seed, which is quick and predictable. As an 80% indica it stays compact and bushy, filling in solid, resinous buds up a short frame rather than stretching. Because it is an autoflower you can run it all season, with no fixed harvest month tying you down.
Yields are solid and consistent: around 450-500 g/m² indoors and 400-500 g per plant outdoors with good sun and a well-sized pot. Give it a good pot from the start so the roots never stall, keep the canopy open, and harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest flavor and effect.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry stops the denser buds staying damp in the middle while the outside dries out, which protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is especially important with a Cheese hybrid, since it is what rounds out that savoury, berry-sweet aroma and smooths the smoke. It is well worth the patience to get the character at its best.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Blue Cheese Auto carries a decent coat of resin, so its trim works well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That gives you a bonus run of pungent, cheese-and-berry concentrate from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Blue Cheese Auto has a distinctive, layered profile: the tangy, savoury cheese note of its Cheese parent blended with the sweet, fruity berry of its Blueberry side. It is a characterful flavor that balances funk and sweetness, and a good cure really brings both sides forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that character. Myrcene lays down an earthy, fruity base that underpins the berry sweetness, while caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery spice that leans into the cheese funk. Humulene brings an earthy, hoppy depth and linalool a soft, floral note, with alpha- and beta-pinene giving a fresh, piney lift on top. Together they frame the cheese-and-berry character the strain is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its medium 14-16% THC and 80% indica make-up, Blue Cheese Auto delivers a surprisingly bright, easygoing experience. It is reported as creative, energetic and uplifted: a cheerful, head-forward lift that is more lively than its indica side might suggest, without the intensity of a high-THC strain. That lower-to-medium potency keeps it approachable and easy to enjoy.
That upbeat, mild profile makes it a versatile daytime strain, well suited to creative or social activities, or to users who prefer a lighter effect. The combination of an award-winning pedigree, a simple, hardy autoflower grow and that one-of-a-kind cheese-and-berry flavor is exactly why it keeps its following.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The thing to plan for with Blue Cheese Auto is the smell. Like all Cheese strains it is pungent, and that aroma gets strong during flowering, so odor control matters if discretion does. Indoors, run a good carbon filter sized to your space; outdoors, think about where you place the plant, because that savoury funk carries and neighbours will notice it.
Beyond that, treat it like any auto: never stall its growth, since it cannot make up lost time on a fixed clock. Start the seed directly in its final pot instead of transplanting, keep it in healthy soil or a well-mixed medium, and don’t overfeed a small plant. Keep humidity down around the dense buds and the air moving to avoid mould.
As a pro tip, give the cure real attention: a Cheese hybrid rewards patience, and three to four weeks in the jar is what balances the savoury funk with the sweet berry side. Make its all-season nature work for you by running back-to-back crops, run a clean plain-water flush at the end, then follow the trichomes rather than the calendar.
FAQ
Is Blue Cheese Auto an autoflower?
Yes. It is a true autoflower, so it flowers automatically on age rather than on a light change. You do not switch to 12/12, and it runs its whole life cycle in 8 to 10 weeks from seed. That, plus the hardy ruderalis genetics from both its auto parents, makes it a simple and forgiving strain to grow.
Has Blue Cheese Auto won any awards?
Yes. Blue Cheese Auto took a Spannabis award in 2013, one of Europe’s most respected cannabis events. That pedigree is part of its lasting appeal, and for a grower it is a good sign of a stable, well-regarded genetic line that delivers consistent, quality results from a quick autoflower.
Why does Blue Cheese Auto smell so strong?
That pungent, tangy aroma comes from its Cheese parent, which is one of the more strongly scented lines around. The smell gets noticeable in flowering, so plan for odor control with a carbon filter indoors. A good cure then balances that savoury funk with the sweet berry side from its Blueberry parent.
How much THC does Blue Cheese Auto have?
It is a medium-THC strain, testing at around 14-16%. That makes for a mild to moderate, approachable effect rather than an intense one. Combined with its genetics it gives a creative, energetic and uplifted experience that is brighter than you might expect from an 80% indica, and easy to enjoy.
What does Blue Cheese Auto taste like?
It has a distinctive cheese-and-berry flavor: a tangy, savoury cheese note blended with sweet, fruity berry. Myrcene drives the earthy, fruity base, caryophyllene adds a peppery spice that leans into the cheese funk, humulene an earthy depth and linalool a soft floral note. A good cure brings both sides forward.
How much does Blue Cheese Auto yield?
It is a solid, consistent producer, giving around 450-500 g/m² indoors and 400-500 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Results depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so keep the plant healthy, never let its growth stall, and keep humidity in check around the buds.
