Blue Ripening Question

[Rooster]

Hi folks,

I know that P. Roqueforti doesn't GROW without oxygen, but will existing mold continue to ripen a cheese when vacuum-sealed?

I'd like to know in general, but it's come up now. I made Gavin Weber's cheddar blue, and it's looking perfect and going to be ready on October 1st. I just found out that I am getting called away on business for nearly 4 weeks, starting on... September 30th... I prefer a fairly young blue flavor, so would prefer to not have it got nearly a month over.

Will vacuum-sealing it save the day? How do blues in general behave when vacuum-sealed?

Thanks!

[River Bottom Farm]

Yes vacuum seal it. The flavor will develop a bit but not a lot after you seal it.