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indica-dominant strainFreeze Cheese '89
Freeze Cheese '89 from Big Buddha Seeds combines Friesland Indica 1989 with Big Buddha Cheese. Cheese, skunk, citrus and a hash-like spiciness define this indica-dominant strain. It remains compact at around 50 to 100 centimetres and flowers for approximately nine to ten weeks. Its effect profile is distinctly relaxing and body-focused.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- Cheese
- Skunk
- Hash
Effects
- Relaxed
- Body-focused
- Heavy
Genetics
Parent line and family tree
Freeze Cheese '89 is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below through the 4th generation.
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StrainFreeze Cheese '89
- ParentsFriesland Indica 1989
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ParentsBig Buddha Cheese
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GrandparentsAfghani
- 3rd generationAfghanistan
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GrandparentsCheese
- 3rd generationBlack Cherry Cheesecake
- 3rd generationSinMint Cookies
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GrandparentsUK Cheese
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3rd generationCheese
- 4th generationBlack Cherry Cheesecake
- 4th generationSinMint Cookies
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3rd generationCheese
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GrandparentsAfghani
Editorial profile
Freeze Cheese '89 in detail
Origin & classification
Freeze Cheese '89 is an indica-dominant cross from Big Buddha Seeds. It combines Friesland Indica 1989 with Big Buddha Cheese. This brings together a robust northern European indica selection and one of the best-known British Cheese lines. Its character remains distinctly old-school, focusing more on spice, resin and body effects than on modern dessert notes.
Aroma & flavour
Cheese clearly takes centre stage aromatically. Skunk, citrus and a hash-like spiciness add several layers to the profile. The citrus side brings freshness to the heavy base, while skunk and hash define the darker underlying tone. Depending on the phenotype, the Cheese note may be more acidic or creamier.
Terpene profile
The effect profile is primarily relaxing and body-focused. A distinct body buzz can develop into sustained calm. This places Freeze Cheese '89 closer to a potent evening strain than to an activating daytime profile. The intensity of this progression depends on phenotype, batch and the amount used.
Effect profile
The flowering time is approximately nine to ten weeks. Indoors, the plants often remain between 50 and 100 centimetres, making them easy to control. Under suitable conditions, yields of around 300 to 400 grams per square metre are reported. Outdoors, maturity typically occurs around early October.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
Friesland Indica contributes resilience, a compact structure and a classic resin profile. Big Buddha Cheese provides the tangy, spicy cheese aroma and the familiar skunk background. The combination is not merely a Cheese copy, but a firmer, darker profile with additional citrus and hash nuances.
Further classification
Compared with Big Buddha Cheese, Freeze Cheese '89 appears more compact and often more body-heavy. Compared with Friesland Indica, it brings greater aromatic sharpness and the unmistakable Cheese note. The strain is therefore particularly suited to people who enjoy British Cheese genetics but are looking for a more robust indica structure and a more hash-like finish.
Further classification
Freeze Cheese '89 represents a classic cross with a clear lineage. Friesland Indica 1989 × Big Buddha Cheese, nine to ten weeks of flowering and an aroma of cheese, skunk, citrus and hash form the key characteristics. Its calm, body-focused progression complements the compact, heavily resinous flower structure.
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Frequently asked questions about Freeze Cheese '89
What kind of strain is Freeze Cheese '89?
We classify Freeze Cheese '89 as an indica-dominant strain with the parent line Friesland Indica 1989 x Big Buddha Cheese.
What genetics are behind Freeze Cheese '89?
The parent line of Freeze Cheese '89 is Friesland Indica 1989 x Big Buddha Cheese.
What does Freeze Cheese '89 smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Freeze Cheese '89 is primarily characterised by cheese, skunk, citrus and hash. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
What is the effect profile of Freeze Cheese '89?
We describe Freeze Cheese '89 primarily as relaxed, body-focused and heavy. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.
What flowering time is specified for Freeze Cheese '89?
A flowering time of 9-10 weeks is specified for Freeze Cheese '89.
Which breeder is named for Freeze Cheese '89?
Big Buddha Seeds is named as the breeder of Freeze Cheese '89.
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