Critical Mass
Critical Mass
Also known as: Critical, Big Bud Rework
What is the Critical Mass strain?
Critical Mass is a indica cannabis strain with up to 25.0% THC, known for its relaxed effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.
Critical Mass is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that emerged as an improved version of the classic Big Bud strain, initially bred by Mr. Nice Seeds. Created by crossing a pure Afghani indica with the legendary Skunk #1, this strain has become renowned for its exceptional yield potential and therapeutic properties. The strain gets its name from its distinctive characteristic: buds that grow so dense and heavy they can literally break branches under their own weight, requiring support structures during cultivation. Since its development before 2000, Critical Mass has become one of the most popular, grown and awarded genetics in Europe, especially in Spain. The strain's visual appearance is striking, featuring notably dense and heavy buds with dark green foliage interwoven with brownish-orange hairs, presenting a striking contrast and a lavish layer of trichomes coating the surface, signifying high THC content. Critical Mass has established itself as a cornerstone strain in cannabis breeding, having been used for thousands of hybridisation sessions due to its exceptional genetics and reliable performance.
What are the effects of Critical Mass?
What are the medical benefits of Critical Mass?
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia and sleep disorders
- Often used for stress and anxiety management
- May assist with muscle spasms and inflammation
- Users report appetite stimulation
- May help with nausea relief
- Often used for fibromyalgia and arthritis pain
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Critical Mass?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 😰 Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in high doses
- Potential couch lock
- May cause dizziness in some users
How do you grow Critical Mass?
Critical Mass is considered moderately easy to grow, making it suitable for both novice and experienced cultivators. Indoor flowering time ranges from 6-9 weeks (typically 8 weeks), with expected yields of 650-800g/m² (21-30oz per square meter). Outdoor plants finish by late September and can yield 500-600g per plant (17-21oz). Plants grow to 3-6 feet in height and prefer temperatures between 68-80°F (20-26°C). Humidity should be kept low (35-50%) to prevent mold, which this strain is particularly susceptible to due to its dense bud structure. Branches require support to prevent breaking from the weight of heavy buds. The strain thrives in Mediterranean-like climates outdoors and performs excellently in hydroponic systems indoors.
How should you use Critical Mass?
Critical Mass is a indica strain with 25.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As an indica, it is best suited for evening or nighttime use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 25.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Critical Mass?
What strains were bred from Critical Mass? (166)
- Afghan Mass
- Amnesika 2.0
- Aphrodita Automática
- Auto Bud Cannon
- Auto Critical Mass
- Auto Critical X
- Auto Critical XXL
- Auto Critical Zone
- Auto Critico+
- Auto Giant
- Auto Mass
- Auto Skunk Mass
- B.F.G.
- BCN Critical XXL
- BCN Critical XXL Fast
- Big Critical
- Big Mamut
- Big Nugs FAST
- Black Critical
- Brain Swirl
- CBD Critical Mass
- CBD Critical Mass Auto
- CBD Tonic
- CR+
- Choc-Matic
- Cream Crystal Meth
- CritiKush
- Critical #47
- Critical 3.0
- Critical 47 Auto
- Critical AK Auto
- Critical Auto
- Critical Auto CBD
- Critical Auto XXL
- Critical Automatic
- Critical Banana
- Critical Bilbo
- Critical Blackberry
- Critical Buddha
- Critical Candy
- Critical Chaze
- Critical Chiva
- Critical Chronic
- Critical Citral
- Critical Cookies
- Critical Crack
- Critical Daddy Purple
- Critical Dynamite
- Critical Exclusive
- Critical Fast Bud Auto
- Critical Fast Version
- Critical Fire Cookies
- Critical Ganja
- Critical Glue
- Critical Glue #4 Auto
- Critical Hash OG
- Critical Haze
- Critical Herer
- Critical Herer Auto
- Critical Hit
- Critical Hog
- Critical Horrendus
- Critical Impact
- Critical Jack Herer
- Critical Kali Mist
- Critical Ketama
- Critical Kush Autoregular
- Critical Mandarin
- Critical Mass Automatic
- Critical Mass CBD
- Critical Mass XXL
- Critical Max Auto
- Critical Mints
- Critical Neville Haze
- Critical Neville Haze 2.0
- Critical Neville Haze Early Version
- Critical Ogre
- Critical Poison
- Critical Poison Fast Version
- Critical Purple
- Critical Purple Auto
- Critical Queen
- Critical Raskera
- Critical Relief CBD
- Critical Romulan
- Critical Ryder
- Critical Sensi Star
- Critical Sensi Star Early Version
- Critical Sour Diesel
- Critical Sticky Mango
- Critical Super Silver Haze
- Critical VIP
- Critical Widow
- Critical Widow (White Widow x Critical Mass)
- Critical X
- Critical XL
- Critical XXL
- Critical XXL Auto
- Critical Yumbolt
- Critical Zone
- Critical x Bubba Kush
- Critical x Zombie Kush
- Critically Early Guerrilla
- Criticams
- Critigal+
- Crystal M.E.T.H.
- Crítica Roja #2
- Da Critical
- Diesel Critical
- Don Critical Crack
- Foie Gras
- Foxy Lady
- Friki Queen
- Giant Skittlez
- God's Critical
- Highway Harmony
- Hoffmann Automatic
- Hope of Israel
- Izar Cream
- Karamelo
- Kritical Max
- Kritikal Bilbo CBD
- Kush Mass
- La Musa
- Lemon Critical 2.0
- Lemon Critical 2.0 Autoflowering
- Mamba Negra
- Medi Bomb #1
- Medical Mass
- Melon Madness
- Monster Mass
- Moonshine Mass
- Mr. Amnesia Mass
- Mr. Kritical Mass
- Nefertiti
- Norcal CBD Critical Mass
- Nuclear Ripper
- Old Critical
- Old Sweet Critical
- Organic Critical +
- Orgaz'em
- Original Auto Critical
- Piensa En Maxi Gom
- Pink Floyd
- Quick Mass
- Rainbow Lady
- Speed'On
- Suicidal Dreams
- Supercritical
- Superlarge Critical Blueberry Autoflowering
- Sweet Critical 2.0
- Sweet Critical Fast
- Sweet Grape
- Sweet One
- Sweet Skunk Auto
- SweetCritical+
- Talisman
- The Incredible Bulk
- Tiburón
- Ultra Critical
- Valiumatik
- White Critical Express
- Wombat
- Zenit
- Zuckerbombe
- iCritical
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Critical Mass make you feel?
Critical Mass is a indica strain that primarily produces relaxed effects, followed by sleepy. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 25.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Critical Mass good for medical use?
Critical Mass has been reported by users for users report relief from chronic pain, may help with insomnia and sleep disorders, often used for stress and anxiety management, may assist with muscle spasms and inflammation, users report appetite stimulation, may help with nausea relief, often used for fibromyalgia and arthritis pain. As an indica strain, it may be particularly suited for evening or nighttime use.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Critical Mass?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, anxiety, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible anxiety in high doses, potential couch lock, may cause dizziness in some users when using Critical Mass. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Critical Mass taste and smell like?
Critical Mass features a flavor profile of citrus, earthy, fruity, herbal, pine, skunk, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Myrcene and Caryophyllene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Critical Mass?
Critical Mass is a indica cannabis strain containing up to 25.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Caryophyllene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
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