How to grow Royal Critical Automatic
Taste
Seb's take
Critical crossed with ruderalis, and true to the name, overindulging will put you in a critical state of your own making. Sweet, spiced skunk on the nose; the high is relaxed, happy and creative rather than heavy, at a modest 14% THC. Her wide, cascading branches out-yield most of the garden, mild defoliation and all.
Where it comes from
Critical is the backbone here, crossed with ruderalis to bring the autoflowering habit. Critical earned its name honestly, a byword for yield across the better part of two decades, and that generosity is exactly what the cross is chasing. The ruderalis contributes the automatic calendar and little else, leaving the parent's productive habit to carry the day. A straightforward pairing with a clear brief: the yield of a modern workhorse, on a shorter, self-governing schedule.
Nose & flavour
Sweet up front, with a spiced middle and an unmistakable skunk underneath, a terpene profile the breeder rates highly, and not without cause. It is the fuller, funkier end of sweet, grounded rather than fruity. Present in the room without dominating it, a nose with more going on than the modest potency might suggest.
The high
At 14% THC this is a modest, manageable affair, relaxed and happy with a creative streak, rather than anything heavy or sedating. A daytime sort of settle that leaves the mind loose and working. Honest about what it is, and pleasant company for it, the sort you can keep pace with.
Growing it
Her structure is wide open. The lateral branches cascade outwards into a robust bush, and given room to stretch she out-yields most of what surrounds her, 350 to 400 g/m² off a plant standing only 55 to 65cm. That low, sprawling habit rewards a little mild defoliation before flowering sets in, opening the canopy to the light. Flowering runs 70 to 77 days. Sturdy enough to prop up her own harvest, and a generous, undemanding grow.
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Common questions about Royal Critical Automatic
How long does Royal Critical Automatic take to flower?
Around 11 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. She takes her time; the result is the argument for it.
Is Royal Critical Automatic an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
An autoflower — she flowers on age rather than light hours, which simplifies the schedule considerably.
How tall does Royal Critical Automatic grow?
Around 65 cm. Small tents take her without complaint.
How strong is Royal Critical Automatic?
The breeder lists THC around 14%. The gentler end of the scale.