How to grow Original Auto Critical
THC 20% 
Flowering 70 days 
Yield 350 – 550 g/m² 
Height 90-120cm Taste
Seb's take
Skunk #1 lends the sweet, pungent edge while Afghani Kush genetics bring the potency, pine, lemon and citrus rounding out the nose. The high is relaxed, creative and calming with a cerebral lift that belies the couch-friendly reputation of her ancestry. Fast-growing and commercially minded, this one means business.
Where it comes from
Fast Buds build this on Critical stock, and the record names the two lines beneath it: Skunk #1, which lends the sweet, pungent aroma, and Afghani Kush, which supplies the potency. The result is a fast-growing powerhouse well suited to commercial cultivation, brought onto an automatic schedule for ease. A 60% indica that gathers Skunk funk and Afghani weight into one obliging plant. The parentage is a proven one, and the cross plays to the strengths of both halves.
Nose & flavour
Pine and lemon to lead, with a broader citrus brightness behind, sharp, clean and resinous, lifted by the Skunk #1 in the background. It reads fresh and lively rather than heavy, the pine giving it a crisp backbone. A pungent edge runs beneath, marking the Skunk heritage plainly. An appetising, forthright nose with real carry to it.
The high
Relaxed, creative and calming, with a cerebral lift that belies the couch-friendly reputation of the Afghani side. At 20% THC it settles the body while keeping the mind engaged, a workable, even-handed high rather than a knockout. Good company for a bit of creative pottering, or simply an easy evening. The Skunk and Afghani pull in different directions and reach a pleasant compromise. Composed, agreeable company.
Growing it
A medium automatic, 90 to 120cm, finishing flower in around 70 days. Indoor yields span a generous 350 to 550 g/m², with a CBD content under 1%. The record marks her a fast-growing powerhouse ideal for commercial cultivation, vigorous, productive, and hard to put wrong. That combination of ease and output makes her a sound choice for volume as well as for the beginner. Sturdy, dependable work, with famous genetics behind the harvest.
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Common questions about Original Auto Critical
How long does Original Auto Critical take to flower?
Around 10 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Original Auto Critical an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
An autoflower — she flowers on age rather than light hours, which simplifies the schedule considerably.
How tall does Original Auto Critical grow?
Around 120 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is Original Auto Critical?
The breeder lists THC around 20%. Firmly in the strong band.
