Critical by Victory Seeds

Critical strain photo
Type indica/sativaFlower ±53 daysTHC 18%Cross Critical Mass

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A indica-leaning cross of Critical Mass, Critical — released by Victory Seeds — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 53 days after the flip to 12/12. Reported THC is 18%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Critical grows against.

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BreederVictory Seeds
Typeindica/sativa
Flowering time±53 days
THC18%
EnvironmentOutdoors, Greenhouse
LineageCritical Mass

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Ancestry Pedigree

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Afghanistan Indica
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The Seed Bank
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Cultivators Choice
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Growing Critical: what to expect

As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Critical Mass will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.

Critical FAQ

How long does Critical take to flower?

Critical typically flowers in around 53 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Critical an indica or a sativa?

Critical is listed as indica/sativa.

What are the parents of Critical?

Critical was bred from Critical Mass by Victory Seeds.

How strong is Critical?

Reported THC for Critical is 18%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.

What environment does Critical like?

Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.

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