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8.5
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8.5
296 harvests
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There are not many cannabis strains that are beloved by connoisseurs and growers as Critical by Royal Queen Seeds. The acclaimed strain provides a top-tier experience with pleasant effects, delightful flavors, and a powerful aroma. Defying the typical expectations of top-tier strains, though, it's considered an easy grow, and you can obtain massive yields at lightning speed. Critical provides a perfect balance of qualities that have made her a premier choice and long-time favourite among growers and smokers everywhere. Critical – Cannabis With Legendary Genetics Critical is an indica-leaning (60% indica) hybrid that, just like many other great cannabis classics, has her origins on the west coast of the US. Speaking of other classics, some believe it's a renewed version of the acclaimed Big Bud by Mr. Nice Seeds, one of the most iconic strains of the 1990s. Critical contains some of the most pristine genetics in cannabis. She is a cross between the legendary Skunk #1 and the famous Afghani. Skunk is considered by some to be one of the greatest strains of all times, known by growers for its hardy and robust nature. Afghani, of course, comes from a region where great cannabis has been cultivated for millenia. Cross these two, and it doesn’t take much to see why Critical has turned out to be a winner. Critical – A Multi-Award Winning Classic Speaking of winning, Critical has won countless awards since it appeared on the scene. For instance, the strain won the Bitox Indoor and Outdoor Sativa Cup of 2009, and then took 2nd place at the Marina Baixa Cup in 2010. Then, in 2011, she was able to score the Valencia THC Cup and Canaries Summer Cup. How To Grow Critical Critical will please weed farmers of all experience levels whether it's grown indoors or outdoors. In fact, the strain's main hallmarks are low maintenance requirements and reliability in all sorts of growing environments (soil, hydro, warmer, cooler etc.). Spectacular Yields and A Very Short Flowering Time Indica traits make Critical an ideal indoor cultivar. Indoors, the plant will keep at a rather short height of 80-140cm, so she can fit in especially small spaces. Not having any special requirements when it comes to nutrients, this plant then will race to harvest with a remarkably short 7-9 week flowering phase. As buds begin to appear, the colas may grow so heavy and dense that the branches need supports to prevent them from snapping. It can, therefore, be a good idea to tie the branches into place and/or assist the plant with stakes to help her carry her load. Critical is also very suited to be grown in a Sea of Green (SoG) or ScroG, allowing growers to shoot for maximum yields. What sort of numbers are we talking about, you wonder? Well, around harvest time, you can look forward to yields that, in optimal conditions, range from 550 to 600 g/m². That's especially outstanding for a plant that only needs 7 weeks to flower. A Good Outdoor Cultivar (Even For Colder Climates) As we mentioned, aside from growing beautifully indoors, Critical also thrives outdoors. With her short flowering time, she is also suitable for northern climates, which is great if you're growing in the UK or Netherlands. A short flowering time also means you can harvest Critical as early as late September, and can beat the rainy weather that can often spoil a harvest. However, when growing Critical outdoors in a Southern climate, such as in Spain, the plant can really shine. If your crops can get plenty of sun, 600g per plant is absolutely possible. In optimal conditions, some growers have reported yields as large as one kilo per plant! There's no denying it: if you want lots of bud, Critical is the one for you. Enjoying Critical – A Great Aroma And A Relaxed Stone Because Critical combines the qualities of Afghani and Skunk, she caters to many types of cannabis connoisseurs. Light up your well-cured buds, and you'll notice a remarkably intense aroma that re-defines what “dank” really means. Incense notes meet earthy and sweet tones and form a pungent “hashy” smoke, yet it's mild enough to ensure a smooth smoking experience. Inhale from your joint, or take a rip from your bong, and you can almost immediately feel the effects that made Critical famous. She combines a happy uplifting buzz with a deeply relaxing sensation, but her effect isn’t too overwhelming. This makes Critical a good smoke for activities such as relaxing walks or chilling with a movie at the end of the day. 18% THC may not sound like much compared to some recently-conceived strains, but don’t let this fool you. With a choice blend of terpenes, Critical is potent enough to get you plenty stoned. Considering that, novice smokers may want to take it slow with the strain. Critical – A Cannabis Classic That Has It All Large yields and rapid growth would be pointless if the resulting crop was disappointing, but you should have no such concerns with Critical by Royal Queen Seeds. Cultivators often come back to growing Critical, as they know it'll offer a beautiful, potent, and smooth-hitting payoff with minimal effort. Really, whether you're growing or smoking it, Critical has it all!
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OutdoorRookieApprentice
10
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
2 months ago
Adkguerrilla44Apprentice
10
Critical
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Normal
I messed up one plant real bad with low PH and then burnt up another one and brought it back then gave it nute burn again lol i messed up with these because i vegged them for way too long with the nutes i was giving them but i still ended up with like half a pound of some super skunky dank buds the one plant had some smaller fluffier buds but were tasty and very potent and the other 2 had rock hard fat buds but the one with low ph wasnt very good it stunted during the last few weeks of flowering so i ended up screwing myself but lesson learned ,no bad nute burn on my current grow and switched to coco so i don't worry about ph at al
6 months ago
SixshooterfelixApprentice
10
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
7 months ago
6
Critical
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Normal
9 months ago
DormandoNewbie
7
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
Diagnosed during mid to late flowering that the Soil and feeding pH throughout the grow was what out of range. I was feeding 4.5 pH acid fert solution and 7.3pH tap water. Although the soil had the nutrients, plant couldn't use it because the pH was way out of range. Yield was PRETTY GOOD though ! 80G's for first time rookie grower, despite of deficiencies in late flowering, its good. I wonder how thick and resinous the buds will grow if grown properly ! Definitely indica dominant straint. NOT for DayTime ! Amazing for night time dabs !
9 months ago
10
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
She was easy to grow!
9 months ago
UnsaferApprentice
6
Critical
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Normal
Wow, boy oh boy was this a surprise I yielded 13.061 ounces on this one plant and couldn't believe it. I had to wait a few days and weigh it out to make sure lol. Very strong bud and I was careful and dry trimmed this one thank goodness. I put about half in Mason jars to cure and the rest in Tupperware. It's really looking and smelling good. Very easy stain to start with and would definitely recommend. It was a fun journey and looking forward to the next grow.
10 months ago
Rob691Apprentice
8
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
Really easy to grow, strong, but still you’ll have to be gentle with your mainlining technic. I find that the weed dries to a texture that is less pleasant to the touch than Desfran. It seems much drier, much more brittle. That said, they both have the same drying rate of 78%. On the other hand, this Critical is very very easy to grow! Child's play ;)
10 months ago
danwhoNewbie
8
Critical
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Normal
Very fun and rewarding first DWC grow! I was not perfect as I was learning throughout the process, but I made it to the finish and have flowers hang drying. Pretty resilient to stress.
a year ago
GeneTApprentice
8
Critical
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Normal
Underdog story my homie critical ( yea it’s a dude not every feminized plant need a female call sign it’s over played get some children xD) didn’t start out good but finished better than cookies gelato. Smoke and smell is earthy and feels very natural, even when smoking I don’t wanna cough up my lung and the effect is serene feels like some turned up the brightness when the sun is out. I’d call it a hippie high and would pop again * Edit * Gotta throw this out there, it’s not that potent with 18% THC being 60/40 indica iirc, it truly puts rose colored glasses on you without knocking you, best effects I felt is when you’re coming home after work, or walking your dog to put yourself into that that relaxed mood without knocking you out. Good flavors but a niche high
a year ago
GermanGrow182Apprentice
9
Critical
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Normal
Ein schönes Pflänzchen ist sie geworden. Sie ist so gewachsen, wie ich es wollte. Die buds sollten zahlreich, aber nicht zu groß werden ,damit schimmel kein Problem wird und sie mitte Oktober fertig werden kann. Hat funktioniert. Bin zufrieden mit dem Verlauf, trotz holprigen Start... die buds riechen herb, fruchtig, süßlich, würzig. Jetzt hängt sie erstmal... Update: nach 7 Tagen Trocknung bei 16°C und 75% Luftfeuchtigkeit mit Ventilator sind sie fest und trocken der strenge Duft der frischen Pflanze ist einem erdigen, süßlichem, leicht fruchtigem Geruch gewichen. Lecker.
a year ago
OldmansmokerApprentice
7
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
She did well. But was more prone to disease than the other plants. Her fan and sugar leaves took in a beautiful red/purple color as she finished. Will update more after dry and smoke.
a year ago
SejnikApprentice
8
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
Celkově nepovedené kolo které začalo špatnou defoliací, pokračovalo přes nedostatky cal mag a před sklizní jsem zjistil napadení sviluškou. Aby toho nebylo málo tak se mi povedly květy usušit o trochu více protože jsem měl velký počet malých květů a bylo velmi těžké to uhlídat během sušení den sušení 6,5 byly květy vlhké a den 7 už byly moc suché a po uzavření do sklenic jsem na vlhkosti 52-56%RH. Přesto jsem se s celkovou hmotností sušených květů dostal na 230g ze všech 4 rostlin. Critical: Během vegetace šlo vše hladce. Během kvetení i při nízké péči vypadala že se jí daří a měla nejméně nedostatků co se výživy týče ale jako jediná ze 4 měla problémy s plísní. Behem sklizně jsem našel 1 květ s plísní šedou a během sušení jsem vyhodil další 2. Na druhou stranu jako jediná neměla žádné svilušky. Během kvetení se po 12/12 vytáhla více než ostatní. Mám ještě 4 semena takže se pokusím v budoucnu naplnit její plný potenciál.
a year ago
5
Critical
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Normal
Range of 5-8 stars from 5 plants (growdiary locked in the wrong rating prematurely). 1 Runt (5*) / 2 average gals very reminiscent of their Skunk Lineage (6-7*) / 2 are very sweet and taste of candy (7-8*)
a year ago
MrGwillyApprentice
10
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
Plant grew great. It was a fun learning experience, excited to know that i can only get better especially with my set up actually being complete
a year ago
GR0WERApprentice
9
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
As usual, I guess. Strong smoke and good flavour.
a year ago
10
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
a year ago
5
Critical
Growing it
Easy
Resistance
Easy
a year ago
7
Critical
Growing it
Normal
Resistance
Normal
2 years ago
6
Critical
Growing it
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Resistance
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Idk if it was the stress but the plant had 50 seeds. Good strong indica, makes you very sleepy and makes you forget about anxiety
2 years ago