Critical Hog

Cannabis Strain Review: Critical Hog

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 81% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
85%
Happy
56%
Euphoric
47%
Uplifted
33%
Sleepy
24%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
38%
Dizzy
14%
Dry Eyes
10%
Headache
3%
The Scaries
1%

Critical Hog has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 17 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 81% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Uplifted and Sleepy effects of Critical Hog produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Critical Hog has been reported by users as being used for Migraines, Pain, Stress, Depression and Insomnia.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Critical Hog's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Terpinolene, Linalool and Camphene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Critical Hog that includes: Piney and Sour, ending with a blast of Piney on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Critical Hog has an aroma profile of Earthy, Sweet, Flowery, Lavender and Pungent.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 19%
CBD
0.93 - 1.41%
CBN
0.16 - 0.21%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Critical Hog presents Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Terpinolene, Linalool and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 19%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
End of September/October 120-140cm Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8 weeks Medium Large

The difficulty to grow Critical Hog is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of large in about 8 weeks. Outdoors, Critical Hog should harvest around End of September/October you can expect 120-140cm height and large yield.

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Critical Hog shares genetics with Tennessee HOG and Critical Mass.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Critical Hog. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Critical Hogat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe