Critical Mass is a popular and revered medical cannabis strain that is a cross between Afghani and Skunk #1. It is a 80/20 Indica Dominant Hybrid that has high levels of THC and high levels of CBD.
Critical Mass is an Indica Dominant Hybrid that has created a bit of notoriety surrounding its name. This is mainly because the strain is suspected to have been named “Critical Mass” due to the size of the flowers that the plant produces. Its flowers have been known to snap branches and stems on the plant in half!
This strain was originally created by crossbreeding Afghani and Skunk #1 to create what many users consider to be the ultimate medical cannabis strain.
Critical Mass has an impressive amount of both THC and CBD, making it a well rounded and powerful strain. Critical Mass contains 18% to 21% THC content. Despite its high levels of THC, this strain still delivers in the CBD department, as most samples of Critical Mass test between 4% and 6% CBD content.
When combined, the levels of THC and CBD in the Critical Mass cannabis strain have enabled joy and pain relief for many medicinal cannabis users over many years. Many people claim that this strain is incredible for treating issues like stress, pain, depression, epilepsy and inflammation. Some users claim that it is very effective in handling the pain associated with migraines, while also providing appetite stimulation powerful enough to help relieve the symptoms of anorexia or chemotherapy.
This strain can cause significant hunger, aka the “munchies.” You can expect a full body high that will leave you feeling sedated and very relaxed. Many users report that this strain is very potent and even if you are used to high THC Indica strains, it is important that you take a little bit of caution when trying this one for the first time.
Many users have reported that this strain is best consumed during evening hours at home by yourself or with a few very close friends. Since many users have reported that this strain will cause you to become so relaxed that you simply fall asleep, it should be taken in an environment where you are comfortable to do so.
Even if you do not fall asleep, most users report that this strain will leave you very couch locked. So, if you are planning on trying Critical Mass for the first time, it is important that you have everything that you may need close by to enjoy a relaxing evening. Plan for the munchies that are known to be experienced after consuming this strain and make certain to have plenty of fluids nearby as the most common negative effects associated with this strain include feelings of dehydration, dry mouth and dry eyes.
Even though this strain delivers a strong, full body high that typically is not recommended for beginners, critical mass has very few adverse effects aside from those mentioned above. This makes it an optimal strain for beginners who are looking for pain relief. Its very high THC content may leave you feeling relaxed and pain-free, while its very high CBD content goes to work at reducing inflammation.
When it comes to the aroma of this strain, it has a notoriously pungent earthy smell, along with undertones of pine and wood.
Many users have reported that it can be very challenging to try to cover up the aroma associated with this strain even when packaged in smell proof containers.
The flavor profile of Critical Mass is not what you would expect after smelling its buds. Instead, many users report that Critical Mass has a slightly earthy flavor that has impressive sweet and citrus undertones.
If you are wanting to try growing Critical Mass at home on your own, there are a few things you need to be aware of.
First, as its namesake suggests, once this strain hits its flowering phase you may need to reinforce branches and stems. This is because Critical Mass is notorious for developing such dense nuggets that it can often snap branches and stems in half. Also, because of its super dense buds, mold can often be an issue while curing the flowers from the plant.
The good news is that Critical Mass is naturally resistant to many common grow problems and is considered an easier strain to grow for beginners and experts alike. This strain does require significant humidity control and thrives in a Mediterranean type environment. Most growers report that it is much easier to grow this plant indoors. You can expect a flowering time of 8 to 9 weeks for Critical Mass and an average yield of about 27 ounces per square meter.
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