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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Critical Kush Strain

Critical Kush is an indica dominant strain (Banana Joe × Biscotti Mintz). ~25.0% THC; 58-day flowering; 11 breeder releases; effects: relaxing, sleepy, calming.

Median THC
25.0%
Flowering
50–70 days
Breeder releases
11
Avg rating
8.2 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
25.0%
CBD
1.8–2.1%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumulenePineneLinaloolTerpinoleneOcimene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainCritical Kush
Descendants (31)

Effects

RelaxingSleepyCalmingCouchlockingPain numbing

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

Strawberry

Taste

StrawberryBubble Gum

Breeder releases (11)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Barneys Farm25.0%58dreg. and fem.8.2/10
Dinafem50dfeminized7.67/10
Royal Queen Seeds53dfeminized9.0/10
Domus Seeds55dfeminized
Fatbush Seeds60dfeminized
Ganja Farmer63dfeminized
Kush Cannabis Seeds70dreg. and fem.
Original Sensible Seeds58dfeminized
Philosopher Seeds56dfeminized
Seeds6625.0%60dfeminized
Zativo60dfeminized

About Critical Kush

Critical Kush comes from a blend of the famous Critical Mass with our own OG Kush. This is an extremely vigorous and powerful Indica plant which yields huge amounts of strong Kush. You can take pleasure in its sticky feel, crystal covered buds, aromatic scent and don’t forget the ultimate knockout stone. This new hybrid is a significant advance in modern marijuana breeding and its Indica dominant nature makes it ideal for relaxation, pain relief and late night smoking. You can expect flowers within 8 weeks from this medium height plant. Type: Indica genetics: Critical Mass X O.G. Kush Yield: 650gr/m2 Height: 110cm Flower time: 55-60 days Harvest time: End September THC: 25% CBD: 1.8%

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Critical Kush?
Critical Kush comes from Banana Joe × Biscotti Mintz.
Is Critical Kush indica or sativa?
Critical Kush is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Critical Kush have?
Across breeder releases, Critical Kush tests around 25.0% THC.
How long does Critical Kush take to flower?
Critical Kush flowers in about 50–70 days.
Is Critical Kush available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Critical Kush is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem..