Critical Plus

Description

Characteristics at a glance

The yield and difficulty figures are cultivation references for this line, gathered from strain databases and growing guides; they are not a guarantee of results or advice on use, but catalog data for comparing varieties.

Who is this variety for?

Critical Plus suits anyone looking for a dominant indica (70%) with a mid-length cycle, easy to grow and highly productive, with a profile that combines sweet, citrus and spicy notes instead of sticking to just one.

Parentage and genetic origin

The name Critical identifies one of the most widespread indica families in the European catalog. It emerged from work with Skunk and Afghan lines and became popular in the nineties for a specific reason: it offered a noticeably shorter flowering cycle than the dominant sativas of the time, without giving up a compact, dense structure. As happens with any widely spread genetics, numerous versions now circulate under that name, each with its own history.

The version in this catalog comes from the documented cross Critical Bilbo × AK-47. On one hand, Critical Bilbo contributes the indica base, compactness and short cycle; on the other, AK-47 brings the hybrid vigor and the spicy edge noticeable in the aroma description. The declared ratio is 70% indica and 30% sativa, with an indoor flowering time of 56 to 63 days.

That context belongs to the Critical family in general, not specifically to this line. The Trikoma Seeds version comes from our own mother plants, selected and maintained in our bank in Barcelona, and every format on this page comes from that same selection. We do not distribute third-party material or resell genetics from other seed banks.

THC and CBD profile

The declared range is 22–27% THC based on the parent lines, one of the highest in the feminized catalog. This is a catalog figure, not a measurement of each individual seed. CBD is low and not quantified on this page.

Effects

• Euphoric and active at the start
• Progressive body relaxation, without a heavy couch-lock
• Good mood, encourages conversation
• Intense effect, consistent with the high declared THC

These are effects commonly described for this type of cross; they vary from person to person and do not constitute advice on use.

Aroma and flavor

The Critical Plus profile is described through three registers that build in layers. The base is sweet: a round, candy-like background with no rough edges, the trait most people associate with Critical lines. Over that base comes the citrus note, brighter and sharper, which lightens the whole and gives it a fresh foreground.

The third register, the spicy one, is what sets it apart from a classic Critical and what reveals AK-47’s contribution to the cross. It’s a dry, slightly peppery note that shows up behind the sweetness and gives the profile depth instead of just sweetening it further. The combination of all three is what makes the variety identifiable within the catalog.

The structure follows the logic of the declared 70% indica: a plant of contained height, tight branching and compact buds, wider than they are long. The declared indoor flowering time of 56 to 63 days places it in the mid-range of the catalog, below the Haze-lineage sativas and above the fastest indicas.

Dominant terpenes

Indoor growing

Flowering time of 56–63 days. Yield between 750 and 900 g/m² with a 600W LED, according to strain databases. Easy difficulty: suitable for growers of any experience level.

Outdoor growing

Harvest in September in the northern hemisphere and March in the southern hemisphere. Yield of 1–1.5 kg per plant, according to strain databases.

How it fits within the catalog

• Malquerida shares the Critical Bilbo base, but crosses it with Northern Lights instead of AK-47. Its declared genotype is also 70% indica and 30% sativa, with a shorter indoor flowering time of 45–50 days, and a fruity profile instead of a spicy one.
• AK-74 shares the AK-47 parent, but leans the other way: 40% indica and 60% sativa, with a fresh, fruity aroma.
• Sweet Madness also includes Critical in its cross, in this case alongside Somango, and declares 75% indica with a sweet forest-fruit profile.

If you’d like to better understand the figures on this page, we have two explanatory articles: how to read the genotype on a seed listing and what declared THC means.

Other versions of Critical Plus

Critical Plus is available in three versions, all starting from the same selection of mother plants: the feminized one on this page, Critical Plus Auto and Critical Plus Fast Version.

You can see the full categories at feminized seeds, autoflowering and fast versions.

About the large formats

The 100- and 1,000-seed packs are single-variety. They are not mixes or assorted lots: they contain only Critical Plus and come from exactly the same mother-plant selection as the small pack, with no separate batches by format.

What changes is the price per seed. In the small pack it works out to €3.33, in the 100-seed pack it drops to €2.40, and in the 1,000-seed pack it comes down to €1.20. You can check the rest of the varieties available in large format at bulk seeds.

Frequently asked questions about Critical Plus

What is the cross of this Critical Plus?

Critical Bilbo × AK-47. This is the documented cross for this line and appears as such on the technical sheet.

What genotype and THC does the listing declare?

The declared genotype is 70% indica and 30% sativa, and the declared THC range is 22–27%. These are catalog figures referring to the parent lines, not measurements of each individual seed.

How much does Critical Plus yield?

As a cultivation reference for this line: between 750 and 900 g/m² indoors with a 600W LED, and 1–1.5 kg per plant outdoors. These are catalog figures, not a guarantee: the result depends on the grow and the conditions.

How does it differ from Malquerida?

Both start from Critical Bilbo and declare the same genotype, 70% indica and 30% sativa, but the second parent differs: AK-47 in Critical Plus, Northern Lights in Malquerida. The difference shows up in the listing: Critical Plus declares a sweet, citrus and spicy profile with an indoor flowering time of 56–63 days, while Malquerida declares a fruity one with 45–50 days.

Do all three versions come from the same selection?

Yes. The feminized, auto and fast versions all come from the same mother plants maintained at our bank in Barcelona, just like every format on this page.

Legal information

Trikoma Seeds seeds are sold exclusively for collecting and genetic preservation purposes. The information on this page describes the genetic material and does not constitute a recommendation for use or cultivation advice. Sale restricted to persons over 18 years of age. Check and comply with your country’s regulations before placing an order.