Critical

Cannabis Strain Review: Critical

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 95% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Pinene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
83%
Euphoric
41%
Happy
33%
Sleepy
25%
Focused
25%
Side Effect Percentage
Anxiety
33%
Dry Mouth
16%
Dry Eyes
8%

Critical has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 5 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 won 4 awards in categories like Hydro in places like Spain. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 95% Indica.

Place Category Competition
1 Hydro Highlife Cup
2 Outdoor Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup
1 Best Indica Expogrow Cup
3 Indoor Cup Copa Cannabis Uruguay
1 International Cup Copa Cannabis Uruguay
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, and Energetic effects of Critical produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Critical has been reported by users as being used for Stress, and Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Critical's primary terpenes are Pinene, Caryophyllene and Humulene. 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 that includes: Fruity, Spicy, Spicy, Earthy, Earthy, Sour and Sour, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Critical has an aroma profile of Pungent, Sweet, Earthy 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 - 18%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.06 - 0.2%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Critical presents Pinene, Caryophyllene and Humulene terpenes. The average THC level is 16%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. 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 Short Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks Short 500-6500g/m

The difficulty to grow Critical is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short height to be with a yield of 500-6500g/m in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Critical should harvest around End of September/October you can expect short height and large yield.

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Critical shares genetics with Afghani and Skunk 1.

the recipes

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Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Marijuana-infused Skirt Steak Salad recipe