Critical Kush

Cannabis Strain Review: Critical Kush

a.k.a. Critical Og Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 100% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Calm
98%
Euphoric
60%
Deeply Relaxing
35%
Giggly
42%
Happy
26%
Side Effect Percentage
The Scaries
60%
Sedated
40%
Sleepy
8%
Dizzy
4%

Critical Kush has an ASHI score of 5 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 28 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. Critical Kush won 3 awards in categories like Hydro in places like Canada. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 100% Indica.

Place Category Competition
1 Hydro Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup
7 Indica The Karma Cup
2 Overall Caregiver Rosin Connoisseur Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Critical Kush's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Limonene, Humulene, Linalool and Caryophyllene. 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 Kush that includes: Earthy, Spicy, Robust, Lemon and Piney, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Critical Kush has an aroma profile of Earthy, Herbal, Pungent, Spicy and Woody.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16 - 29%
CBD
2 - 2.1%
CBN
0.07 - 0.18%
CBDV
CBD-A
0.1%
CBG-A

Critical Kush presents Humulene, Caryophyllene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 29%. You can expect CBD levels of 2 - 2.1%.

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
Late September / Early October 0.7 m 600-900 g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
55 to 60 days 0.7 m 500 g/m2

The difficulty to grow Critical Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 0.7 m height to be with a yield of 500 g/m2 in about 55 to 60 days. Outdoors, Critical Kush should harvest around Late September / Early October you can expect 0.7 m height and 600-900 g/plant yield.

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Critical Kush shares genetics with Critical Mass and O.G. Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Critical Kush. 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 Kush after a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe