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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Critical Mass Strain

Critical Mass is an indica dominant strain (Afghan Haze × Afghan/Skunk). ~22.0% THC; 51-day flowering; 10 breeder releases; effects: relaxing, calming, sleepy.

Median THC
22.0%
Flowering
49–68 days
Breeder releases
10
Avg rating
5.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
22.0%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneLinaloolPineneOcimeneTerpinolene

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 Mass
Descendants (151)

Effects

RelaxingCalmingSleepy

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

AppleSandalwoodDieselLemonCedarwoodTangerine

Taste

Lemon GrassPoisonHashishLemonWood

Breeder releases (10)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Mr Nice Seedbank50dregular8.57/10
Bulk Seed Bank49dfeminized5.0/10
The Plant53dfeminized5.0/10
Advanced Seeds22.0%68dfeminized
Aficionado Seed Bank60dreg. and fem.
Amsterdam Genetics56dregular
Hempire Seeds co.50dregular
Linda Seeds49dfeminized
Quebec Cannabis Seeds56dfeminized
Zoo Seeds50dfeminized

About Critical Mass

A reworked excellent version of an old breed once known as Big Bud. This is an absolute must for the cultivator who demands a high yield with an equally high stone. It is the heaviest plant currently in production for commercial farmers and outdoor crops, resembling the male genital protrusion of a giant donkey. Due to its heavy flower construction it can be susceptible to mould if the growing area is too high with humidity. So be warned, harvest on time!!! It has a genetic pedigree originating from a particularly heavy Afghani combined with the original Skunk#1. An expected yield indoors would be realistic at 650-750 grams per square meter…possibly more for the experienced cultivators? If you cultivate outdoors then expect to harvest in September for the northern hemisphere and by March for those in the southern hemisphere. Breed by the original breeder and founder of the original Seed Bank. Family of breed: Afghan x Skunk #1 Breeder: Nevil and Shantibaba's Preferred medium: Bio and Hydro, Indoors and outdoors/greenhouse Expected yield: Indoor 650/750 g/m2 G/h & outdoor 500-600 g/plant Flowering period: Expect flowering time in an indoor room of 45/55 days. In the North/hemisphere

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Critical Mass?
Critical Mass comes from Afghan Haze × Afghan/Skunk.
Is Critical Mass indica or sativa?
Critical Mass is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Critical Mass have?
Across breeder releases, Critical Mass tests around 22.0% THC.
How long does Critical Mass take to flower?
Critical Mass flowers in about 49–68 days.
Is Critical Mass available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Critical Mass is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem., regular.