Milo Yung, creator of Big Buddha Cheese, has died

Milo Yung, founder of the Big Buddha Seeds seed bank and later of Big Buddha Family Farms, passed away suddenly in his sleep on April 27.

He was a highly respected figure in the cannabis industry, known in particular for his version of the Cheese which flooded the British market before crossing seas and oceans. Yung’s passion for selecting and cultivating unique cannabis strains led him to found Big Buddha Seeds in 2002. Over the years, he has built a reputation as a producer of high-quality seeds, sought after by growers around the world. His legacy will live on thanks to the countless people who have benefited from his work.

Milo Yung leaves behind a legacy that will continue to shape the cannabis industry for years to come. Milo Yung was a pioneer in the world of seed banks, creating strains that have become household names among growers and collectors. One of his most remarkable achievements was the development of the seed version of the legendary Exodus Cheese clone, which has since become one of the most sought-after strains in the world.

Big Buddha Cheese Packaging

The History of Big Buddha Seeds

Yung has dedicated himself to preserving and improving the breed's genetics. According to legend, Milo acquired the famous cut Exodus in 2002. He used a high-yielding male Afghan from his collection to cross with a female Cheese clone. Milo collected a number of these seeds, nurtured them, and then hand-selected a particularly robust male.

The original strain, which would later become known as 'Exodus Cheese,» was selected from »Original Skunk' seeds (also known as Skunk #1), cultivars from Sam the Skunkman's collection.

After five generations of selective breeding, Milo finally produced a version of Cheese that was an almost perfect replica of the original Exodus cut. In 2005, Big Buddha Seeds introduced the first commercially available stabilized Cheese seed. This was a game-changer for the cannabis industry, as it allowed growers to cultivate Cheese more easily and consistently.

Big Buddha Cheese Wins the 2006 High Times Cannabis Cup

The hard work and dedication of Milo, who called himself «Big Buddha,» eventually paid off.

In 2006, Big Buddha Cheese won the High Times Cannabis Cup for Best Indica, cementing its place among the world’s most beloved strains. Milo’s legacy lives on through his contribution to the cannabis community, and his dedication to perfecting Cheese will always be remembered as a pivotal moment in cannabis history.

His breeding techniques have produced some of the most sought-after strains in the world, and his seed bank remains a valuable resource for breeders and growers. Yung has created many iconic strains that are still popular today, including the famous Chiesel, Blue Cheese, and Buddha Haze.

Messages poured in from all over the world to honor his memory.

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