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Critical Mass cannabis strain
hybrid

Critical Mass

Legendary

Seeds by CBD Crew Seeds

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THC

7.4–18.4%

Middle half of 45 lab tests · median 12.78%

CBD

8.4%

Middle half of 39 lab tests · median 0.23%

Genetics Split

60% Indica
40% Sativa

Critical Mass is an easy-to-grow, indica-dominant hybrid yielding up to 600 g/m² that delivers relaxed and sleepy effects.

Lineage

Afghani x Skunk #1

Afghani × Skunk #1

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Lab-Tested Profile

Measured in 45 flower lab tests of samples sold as Critical Mass by Analytical360, 2012–2016. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.

THC12.8% median · 7.4–18.4%
CBD0.23% median · 0.14–8.4%
CBG 0.29% · found in 100%CBN 0.07% · found in 89%CBC 0.07% · found in 91%

Terpenes by weight · total 1.7% median

Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.

Effects

As reported by our data sources, most-cited first.

Flavors & Aromas

As reported by our data sources.

May Help With

Uses reported by our data sources — not medical advice.

Terpene Fingerprint

Relative terpene levels from lab and source data

Linalool
high
Caryophyllene
medium
Caryophyllene Oxide
medium
Humulene
medium
Limonene
medium
Myrcene
medium
Pinene
medium

THC in this profile

18.4% THC

0%35%

Growing Information

Flowering Time

8–9 weeks

Difficulty

easy

Height (Indoor)

80-120cm

Yield (Indoor)

500-600 g/m²

About Critical Mass

An easy-to-grow hybrid combining Afghani and Skunk #1 genetics, this 60% indica-dominant plant produces impressive indoor yields of 500 to 600 grams per square meter. The version offered by CBD Crew Seeds typically reaches an indoor height of 80 to 120 centimeters and finishes its flowering phase in about eight to nine weeks. Growers of all skill levels will appreciate the straightforward cultivation process. Upon consumption, users often note sweet, earthy, herbal, and skunky flavors, driven by a terpene profile rich in limonene, linalool, humulene, and pinene. With approximately 18% THC and 3% CBD, it brings on deeply relaxed and sleepy effects. This combination makes it a frequent choice for those looking to manage stress, pain, and depression.

Bred from Critical Mass

30 crosses in our database list Critical Mass as a parent.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Critical Mass

Is Critical Mass an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?

Critical Mass is classified as a hybrid cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of Afghani × Skunk #1.

What cannabinoid content is reported for Critical Mass?

Critical Mass: 12.8% THC and 8.4% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.

What are the common effects of Critical Mass?

Our data sources report these effects for Critical Mass: relaxed, sleepy. Individual experiences vary.

What does Critical Mass taste and smell like?

Our data sources list flavors of earthy, herbal, skunk and terpenes such as Caryophyllene, Caryophyllene Oxide, Humulene for Critical Mass.

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Data from 9 sources: cannabis-intelligence-db, kushy-api, kaggle-leafly, lab-terpenes, cannlytics, seedfinder, cannaconnection, wikileaf, analytical360