How to Grow Cheetah Piss Seeds (2025 Grow Diary)

Cheetah Piss may have a wild name, but it’s a seriously flavorful and focused hybrid. Born from Lemonnade × Gelato 42 × London Poundcake 97, this 50/50 indica-sativa strain hits you with a sharp citrus-diesel aroma, compact structure, and up to 20% THC. What it lacks in height, it makes up for in punch, and it finishes in just 8–9 weeks.

Whether you’re growing indoors or out, this step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to grow Cheetah Piss seeds from germination to harvest. Follow along to get the most flavor, frost, and focus from this compact powerhouse.

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Setup Checklist for Growing Cheetah Piss Seeds

Before you drop those seeds, make sure your grow space is dialed in. Cheetah Piss is a compact plant with strong lateral branching, making it perfect for tight tents or stealthy outdoor setups. Just give her the right conditions, and she’ll reward you with fat buds and loud terps.

🏕️ Indoor Setup

• Grow Tent: 2×2 ft or larger (Cheetah Piss stays under 40”)
• Lighting: LED grow light (100W–300W range)
• Ventilation: Inline fan + carbon filter (this strain stinks!)
• Air Circulation: Small oscillating fan
• Humidity Control: Humidifier/dehumidifier + hygrometer
• Pots: 3–5 gallon fabric pots
• Medium: High-quality soil or coco coir + perlite
• Nutrients: Veg & bloom base nutrients, CalMag, optional PK booster
• Water: pH-adjusted (6.2–6.6)

🌞 Outdoor Notes

• Climate: Warm, sunny, Mediterranean-style
• Location: South-facing, well-drained soil
• Stealth Tip: Short height = easy to hide behind fences or shrubs
• Protection: Use neem oil or insect netting to deter pests

Germination: Starting Your Cheetah Piss Grow

The success of your Cheetah Piss grow starts with a solid germination process. We recommend the damp paper towel method; it’s beginner-friendly, reliable, and doesn’t require any soaking or fancy gear.

Germination Steps

1. Take two damp (not wet!) paper towels and place your Cheetah Piss seeds between them.
2. Sandwich them between two paper plates to keep things dark and breathable.
3. Place the setup in a warm, stable area (around 70–75°F).
4. Check daily for taproots, most seeds sprout within 24–72 hours.
5. Once you see a healthy white taproot (about ½ inch), gently place the seed into your grow medium (root tip down), about ½ inch deep.

⚠️ Avoid This:

• Do NOT seal the paper towels in a plastic bag or container that can cause rot.
• Do NOT expose the sprouting seeds to direct light or fluctuating temps.

🔗 Need help? Check our full Germination Guide for detailed visuals and troubleshooting tips.

Week 1: Seedling Stage

Once your Cheetah Piss seeds sprout, it’s time to move them into their starter pots and kick off the grow. This week is all about stability: soft lighting, gentle airflow, and no overwatering.

✅ What to Expect

• Height: 1–2 inches
• Growth: Cotyledons (seed leaves), then first true leaves
• Color: Bright green, perky leaves
• Rooting: Taproot expanding, anchoring into soil

🧪 Environment Targets

• Light: 18–24 hrs (lower intensity, 24–30″ from seedlings)
• Humidity: 65–70%
• Temperature: 72–77°F
• Water: Light mist or small circle around root zone
• Nutrients: None yet (unless using inert medium, then very light CalMag only)

👩‍🌾 Tips

• Don’t overwater; seedlings hate wet feet.
• Keep a dome or humidity cover on if RH is low.
• If seedlings stretch, lower the light slightly.
• Start gentle airflow to strengthen stems.

Week 2: Early Veg + Optional LST

By the second week, your Cheetah Piss plant will start pushing out more fan leaves and strengthening its stem. This is a great time to begin Low Stress Training (LST) if you’re aiming for bushier growth and better light exposure.

✅ What to Expect

• Height: 2–4 inches
• Growth: 3–5 finger leaves emerge
• Structure: Tight internodes, early branching begins
• Color: Deepening green with stronger stems

🌡️ Environment Targets

• Light: 18 hrs/day, moderate intensity (~300 PPFD)
• Humidity: 60–65%
• Temperature: 73–78°F
• Water: Water around the outer edge of root zone
• Nutrients: Start light veg nutrients (¼ strength)

🌱 Optional: Start LST

• Use soft plant ties or garden wire
• Gently bend main stem away from center and tie to edge of pot
• Aim for a flat, open canopy
• Check tension daily and adjust as needed

Week 4: Pre-Flower & Final Veg Training

This is the final week before flipping your Cheetah Piss plant into flower. You should see pre-flowers forming (tiny white hairs at nodes), especially on feminized plants. Time to finish training and prep for the big stretch.

✅ What to Expect

• Height: 8–12 inches
• Growth: Bushy structure, visible pre-flowers
• Stretch Begins: Prepare for 1.5x–2x vertical growth after flip
• Aroma: Hints of citrus and diesel may begin to show

🌡️ Environment Targets

• Light: Still 18/6; raise intensity to ~500 PPFD
• Humidity: 50–55%
• Temperature: 73–78°F
• Water & Nutes: Veg feed at full strength
• Optional Boosters: Start microbial inoculants or enzymes

🌱 Final Training & Prep

• Finish LST adjustments and remove any low, shaded growth
• Light defoliation if bushy (remove large fan leaves blocking light)
• Clean up lower stems for better airflow
• Prepare to flip to 12/12 next week

Week 5: Flower Begins

This week marks the official start of the flowering stage. Your Cheetah Piss plant will begin stretching and forming the first visible bud sites. Keep the canopy balanced and prepare for an increase in aroma.

✅ What to Expect

• Height: 12–18 inches (stretch begins!)
• Growth: Pistils forming at each node
• Structure: Vertical growth accelerates
• Smell: Stronger, citrus, diesel notes become noticeable

🌡️ Environment Targets

• Light: Flip to 12/12 light cycle
• Humidity: Drop to 45–50%
• Temperature: 72–78°F
• Nutrients: Switch to bloom feed (high P & K, lower N)
• Optional: Add bloom booster (PK) if using

🌱 Tips for Transition

• Gently adjust LST ties to control stretch
• Remove any large fan leaves blocking bud sites
• Maintain strong airflow and keep RH in check
• Watch for signs of deficiencies as feeding shifts

Week 6: Bud Sites & Trichome Development

By now, your Cheetah Piss plant should be fully in bloom. Bud sites are forming fast, and you’ll start to see early signs of trichome production. This is where the magic begins.

✅ What to Expect

• Height: 18–24 inches
• Bud Sites: Forming at every cola
• Trichomes: Tiny crystal-like glands starting to appear
• Smell: Pungent, sharp citrus, ammonia, and gas

🌡️ Environment Targets

• Light: 12/12 (maintain ~600 PPFD)
• Humidity: 45%
• Temperature: 70–77°F
• Nutrients: Full-strength bloom nutes + CalMag
• Watering: Increase slightly, flowering plants drink more

🌱 Tips

• Don’t defoliate too much this week; just keep airflow smooth
• Support side branches if needed
• Start observing trichome development under magnification

Week 7: Bud Fattening & Aroma Surge

Your Cheetah Piss plant is now in full production mode. Buds are swelling, pistils are multiplying, and the trichome layer is becoming visible to the naked eye. The citrus-fuel stank will be hard to ignore!

✅ What to Expect

• Height: ~24–28 inches (stretch ends)
• Buds: Stacking and thickening at all cola sites
• Trichomes: Early frost on sugar leaves and bud tops
• Smell: Loud, lemon, diesel, ammonia

🌡️ Environment Targets

• Light: 12/12, increase intensity if buds are stacking slowly
• Humidity: 40–45%
• Temperature: 68–75°F
• Nutrients: Maintain bloom nutrients; consider adding terpene boosters
• Watering: Stay consistent; let pots dry between feedings

🌱 Tips

• Light defoliation if leaves are crowding buds
• Avoid overfeeding, signs include tip burn and dark foliage
• Use stakes or ties to support top-heavy branches

Week 8: Peak Flower & Ripening Begins

You’re entering the home stretch! Buds are bulking up fast, pistils are turning orange, and trichomes are clouding over. This is when Cheetah Piss truly lives up to its name: loud, frosty, and funky.

✅ What to Expect

• Height: Final; around 30–34 inches
• Buds: Dense and sticky, strong vertical stacking
• Trichomes: More noticeable, starting to cloud
• Smell: Intense; ammonia-fuel funk with lemon and skunk

🌡️ Environment Targets

• Light: Maintain 12/12, ~700–800 PPFD max
• Humidity: 40%
• Temperature: 67–73°F
• Nutrients: Begin tapering nitrogen; focus on PK
• Watering: Continue normal schedule; avoid overwatering

🌱 Tips

• Check trichomes with a loupe or microscope (cloudy = early maturity)
• Don’t rush the harvest, flavor and potency peak in final 2 weeks
• Consider removing large fan leaves for better light and airflow

Week 9: Final Flush & Ripeness Check

You’ve made it to the final phase. This week is all about flushing out nutrients and monitoring your plant’s trichomes to lock in flavor, smoothness, and potency. Cheetah Piss rewards patience, don’t rush the chop!

✅ What to Expect

• Buds: Fully formed, dense, and sticky
• Trichomes: Most should be cloudy; some turning amber
• Pistils: 60–80% dark orange
• Smell: Peak intensity; citrus, gas, and sweet funk

🌡️ Environment Targets

• Light: 12/12; maintain until harvest
• Humidity: 35–40%
• Temperature: 65–70°F (cooler temps can enhance color and terps)
• Watering: Begin flush; plain pH’d water only
• Nutrients: Stop feeding entirely

🌱 Tips

• Flush for at least 5–7 days to improve burn and flavor
• Check trichomes daily; harvest when mostly cloudy with 10–15% amber
• Keep lights low in final days to avoid terpene degradation

Harvest & Curing

Your Cheetah Piss buds are ripe, stinky, and dripping in trichomes; it’s harvest time. To protect all that flavor and potency, drying and curing properly is just as important as growing.

✂️ Harvest

• When to Chop:
  • Trichomes are mostly cloudy with 10–20% amber
  • Pistils are darkened and curled in
• How to Cut:
  • Use sharp scissors or trimmers
  • Cut full branches and remove large fan leaves

🌬️ Drying

• Location: Dark room or box with good airflow
• Humidity: 50–60%
• Temperature: 60–68°F
• Time: 7–10 days, or until branches snap, not bend
• Tip: Use a small fan for air circulation; never directly on buds

🍯 Curing

After drying, place buds in glass jars to cure and develop smoothness.

• Week 1:
  • Open jars (burp) 1–2x/day for 10–15 mins
  • Check for excess moisture or odor
• Week 2–4:
  • Burp every 2–3 days
  • Store in cool, dark place

By Week 3–4, your Cheetah Piss buds will be smoother, tastier, and more aromatic than ever.

Final Thoughts on Growing Cheetah Piss Seeds

From its punchy citrus-fuel aroma to its focused, relaxing high, Cheetah Piss is a compact strain that delivers a loud, flavorful harvest in just 8–9 weeks of flowering. Whether you’re growing indoors or outdoors, this guide showed you exactly how to grow Cheetah Piss seeds step by step, from setup to sticky jar cure.

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