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indica-dominant strain

Critical+

Critical+ is a strongly aromatic, high-yielding selection with a skunky, long-lasting flavor. The plant grows tall and slender, develops many side branches with short internodes and gains significant height during flowering.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • skunky

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Critical+ is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below through the 3rd generation.

Editorial profile

Critical+ in detail

Origin & classification

According to Dinafem, the story of Critical+ begins with a selected plant discovered by an experienced grower from Bilbao. The selection subsequently became known through competition successes; the source mentions the Highlife Cup and a success in Barcelona without specifying the respective years or categories. The focus of the description is not these awards, but rather the exceptionally intense aroma, high yield and distinctive growth pattern.

Aroma & flavor

Critical+ is described as tall and rather delicate. Long, fine and light-colored leaves give it a sativa-like impression, although the profile is listed as indica-dominant in the dataset. Numerous side branches and short internodes create many sites for flowers. When flowering begins, the plant can shoot up significantly. The source therefore recommends taking its vertical growth into account beforehand. Outdoors, very large specimens are mentioned under suitable conditions.

Terpene profile

The aroma is the most striking part of the portrait. It is described as exceptionally strong and skunky, and may require effective odor control, particularly indoors. Critical+ is also said to be very pronounced in terms of flavor: The description mentions an intense, full-bodied aftertaste that remains for a long time. Specific additional scent notes are not documented consistently, which is why the profile is deliberately limited to the substantiated skunky character.

Effect tendency

The flowers are associated with very strong resin production and high production potential. At the same time, Dinafem describes the effect as potent and perceptible both physically and mentally. The coherent source does not provide more precise terms for its progression or mood. The THC range stated there is a breeder-related historical figure and may vary depending on phenotype, cultivation and batch; it is therefore not suitable as a guaranteed benchmark.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

A flowering period of 45 to 50 days is stated, with outdoor completion by approximately the beginning of October. The ancestry, on the other hand, is documented inconsistently: The detailed description names Big Bud and Skunk, while the strain data lists Critical Bilbo, Critical Mass and Afghanistan. These variants should not be combined into an apparently confirmed lineage. What remains reliable is Critical+ as a fast-flowering, heavily branched and resin-rich selection with substantial stretch, high yield potential and penetrating skunky aroma.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Critical+

What type of strain is Critical+?

We list Critical+ as an indica-dominant strain with the parent line Critical Bilbo × Critical Mass × Afghanistan.

What genetics are behind Critical+?

The parent line of Critical+ is Critical Bilbo × Critical Mass × Afghanistan.

What does Critical+ smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Critical+ is primarily skunky. Depending on the batch and phenotype, its expression may vary in intensity.

What flowering time is specified for Critical+?

A flowering time of 6-7 weeks is specified for Critical+.

Which breeder is named for Critical+?

Dinafem is named as the breeder or producer of Critical+.