How to grow Critical
Seb's take
Afghani crossed with Skunk for the rare cannabis trifecta: strong yield, quick flowering, and genuine ease of growth. Sweet and pungent on the nose, earthy beneath; the high is calming and euphoric, relaxed without tipping into oblivion. Seven weeks to flower, and over 600g/m² for the patience.
Growing Critical: what to expect
Feminized, so you'll not be sexing plants or evicting males. Photoperiod, so veg lasts exactly as long as you decide — see the vegetative stage on how long that ought to be.
Expect around 8 weeks in flower — textbook timing. Textbooks, for once, being useful: here's ours.
She finishes around 140 cm: the sensible middle of the range. Most tents take her without argument — check yours against the light planner all the same.
She produces respectably: 550 – 600 g/m² or thereabouts when treated well. Consistency is her selling point — feed her properly and she keeps her end of the bargain.
THC tests around 18%, which is strong by any sensible chart. Respect it accordingly.
Sweetness leads on the nose, and she doesn't whisper it.
Grower reports give her a relaxed lean: unhurried company for an unhurried evening.
Learn to grow her properly:
Critical from other breeders
The same name, several hands. Every breeder’s version below is its own cut — different figures, different temperament, same family. The particulars above describe the lead listing.
- Advanced Seeds feminized Seeds at Herbies →
Stays nearer the ground (~90 cm).
- Dinafem Seeds feminized Seeds at Herbies →
Finishes ahead of schedule (~48 days, not ~56), grows with more ambition (~250 cm).
- Kera Seeds feminized Seeds at Herbies →
In more of a hurry (~49 days against the ~56 above), keeps a lower profile (~50 cm).
- Victory Seeds feminized Seeds at Herbies →
- Seedmakers feminized Seeds at Herbies →
- Big Head Seeds feminized Seeds at Herbies →
Tests stronger on paper (25% THC).
Common questions about Critical
How long does Critical take to flower?
Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Critical an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does Critical grow?
Around 140 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is Critical?
The breeder lists THC around 18%. Firmly in the strong band.