Critical Mass and Northern Lights are legendary names in the Cannabis world. While both have a soothing Indica touch, the two heavyweights are famous for different things. The branch-breaking massive colas of Critical Mass make cultivators watch in awe as the plant blooms. Meanwhile, Northern Lights astonishes users with its soaring above the clouds high.The good news is, tokers and growers alike need not choose between the two. With the Critical x Northern Lights variant, marijuana aficionados can have the best of both. Its bud captivates with a spicy yet fruity scent and entices by leaving an earthy taste on the lips. With a single whiff, the mind will go adrift beyond the skies while muscles and joints soften.Tokers who want to try their hand on growing can easily do so with the Critical x Northern Lights autoflowering seeds. Made possible by Homegrown Cannabis, these babies afford one a good start. Beginner-friendly yet high-yielding, harvest also comes early with the little buttons.Growing Critical x Northern Lights from Autoflowering SeedsAn autoflowering Critical x Northern Lights seed has a very short lifespan. Within only 2 to 3 weeks, the little one will start to flower and will continue to bloom for another 7 to 8 weeks. This variant just needs about 11 weeks to go from seed to a prolific beauty ready for harvest.Critical x NL is easy to raise and resilient like most auto breeds. However, the strain produces bigger and heavier than regular colas that may break the very branches that hold them. It is a minor setback that most growers, even the new ones, do not find difficult to address. To avoid the limbs from snapping, simply set up structural support to those with blown-up flowers.In an indoor setting, this small to medium-sized plant prefers its seeds to be sown in hydroponics or soil. Growers who plan to cultivate at least 4 of this beauty can bring into play the Sea of Green technique to achieve maximum yield. To adequately provide the most quintessential home for the auto, also keep it warm with temperatures between 21 to 27°Celcius. Come harvest-time, raisers can jump for joy as they reap about 400 grams of large buds per square meter. The auto is not best for outdoor growing as the whims of nature may cause an injury. Due to the weight of its humongous colas, its branches may bend and break as it dances with the wind. Nonetheless, growers in favorable settings can do so with the probability of only harvesting between 50 to 150 grams for each plant.To make up for the limited production, growers can opt for multiple seasons. In the northern hemisphere, raisers can enjoy at least two harvests, the last one falling no later than mid-September. Just make sure that winter has wholly passed and the last frost has disappeared before sowing the auto outdoors.Fragrance and FlavorEven the strain's scent and sapidity are a reminder of its mixed lineage. It has Northern Lights' spicy kick along with Critical Mass's fruity aroma. Then, while the dense smoke warms the nose, it adds a bit of earthiness that is most similar to the smell of damp soil after a sprinkle of rain. At the same time, the palate also experiences the same set of delights. The spice is still there but the fruity taste is more distinguishable. One can quickly pick out the citrus tang with a hint of nectar.EffectsA long, tiring day in the office is almost every nine-to-fiver's daily story. Worries pile up like pending desk works. Sometimes, regular joes can't help but mentally or physically shut down. With Critical x Northern Lights, though, exhausted marijuana users have two of the most celebrated Indica strains ready to provide relief.A toke or two of this hard-hitter is all one would need to achieve a momentary escape. Almost instantly, a cloudburst of bliss will shower the mind, clearing it of any troubles. The user will start to feel euphoric, and nothing can distress this happy soul for many hours.Just a few minutes after the first toke, the marijuana's primary selling point will kick in. It starts at the back of the head and will spread downwards to every part of the anatomy like a gentle massage. Tensions will dissipate, and the whole body will feel unrestrained by any pressure. Lethargy will then follow and it will intensify to a couch-lock. An all-night visit to dreamland will come next after an hour or so. Like a much-needed restart, the journey aims to reboot one's system so that a toker is ready to face a new day.MedicalAlthough yet to be hailed as a medical marijuana miracle, the potent pot is well on its way. It has a combined genetics of two powerhouse Indica strains and can provide the same relief its parents can.The foremost specialty of the weed is appeasing pains and aches. After relaxing the muscles, its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties rid of the body of physical agony caused by the likes of arthritis, migraines, and PMS.Not limited to giving physical comfort, the hybrid also provides respite for the tired mind. People suffering from depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD get to attain a much-needed rest. No mental stressors to trouble the mind, just a piece of heaven to enjoy the night.Of course, those with eating disorders and cancer patients struggling from nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy can have a slice of that cake too. Consumption of this ganja causes the munchies. It stimulates appetite, induces extreme hunger, and stops the queasiness that leads to throwing up. With this weed around, eating becomes a pleasurable activity again.Even insomniacs get a quick fix from Critical x Northern Lights. As it is an herb with a robust sedating capacity, every smoke out with this strain results in sound sleep. After a deep snooze, the former restless will undoubtedly have more energy for another busy day ahead. Like all variants, this pot is not without side effects. Cottonmouth and dry eyes are, as always, common with this strain. To bypass the parched discomfort they bring, stay well-hydrated before, during, and after a session. Due to its potency, beginners and THC sensitive users are better off with lighter strains. Its heavy THC capacity may cause some overwhelming cerebral offshoots. Some get a bit dizzy or incur a mild headache. Meanwhile, a few others experience slight paranoia or anxiety.Autoflowering Critical x Northern Lights SeedsAlthough the strain is still trying to make its way to 420 stardom, its genome dictates a high chance of success. It has the right pedigree to attract attention, and a lovely scent and flavor to entice tokers. Once users try this kicker, its soothing effects will win their loyalty.Growers too are not spared from its unending charms. A pot that produces gigantic buds without requiring much effort, this variant is a winner that even aspiring cultivators can get their hands on. And, with the release of its autoflowering seeds from Homegrown Cannabis, the lucky raisers won't even need to wait long too. With such advantages, adding this weed to one's growery sounds like a great idea.
