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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Masa Critica Strain

Masa Critica is an indica dominant strain (Big Bud × Critical Mass). ~16.0% THC; 53-day flowering; 2 breeder releases.

Median THC
16.0%
Flowering
50–56 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
10.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
16.0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the lab-verifiable 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). Cannabinoid type is set largely by a single gene (the THC:CBD ratio); about 96% of commercial flower is Type I, THC-dominant. Terpene profiles are sourced from Certificates of Analysis (COA) and roll out as Areto’s lab-verified 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
ParentBig BudParentCritical MassParentAfghanistanParentSkunk
This strainMasa Critica
Descendants (3)
ChildGadgettoPlantChildUnknown RuderalisChildHybrid Map of Masa Critica

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
BCN Seeds16.0%50dfeminized10.0/10
Pitt Bully—56dregular10.0/10

About Masa Critica

A very productive plant with a characteristic bouquet, quality and humidity sensible because of its big, heavy and dense buds. Its comes from a vigorous afghan crossed with an Original skunk. Short flowering period. It's a flavor in mouth is just like the dryed bud aroma. You will enjoy its long and sweet flowers taste wich will remind your mermelade and rosemary. Genetics: Big Bud x Afgan Skunk 75 % Indica / 25 % Sativa THC: 16 % - 19 % Indoor Flowering time: 45 / 55 days Size: 60 /70 cm. Production: High 650 - 750 gr/m2 Outdoor Harvest: Late September Height: Medium/ high Production: 1500 - 1800 gr/plant

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Masa Critica?
Masa Critica comes from Big Bud × Critical Mass.
Is Masa Critica indica or sativa?
Masa Critica is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Masa Critica have?
Across breeder releases, Masa Critica tests around 16.0% THC.
How long does Masa Critica take to flower?
Masa Critica flowers in about 50–56 days.
Is Masa Critica available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Masa Critica is offered as: feminized, regular.