Who this is for
Best time
Flexible
Potency
Moderate
Suitable for occasional users
Experience
Intermediate
Primary use
Stress relief & relaxation
Experience Timeline
Inhaled / smokedOnset
5–10 min
First effects felt
Peak
20–45 min
Moderate–strong
Comedown
1–3 hr total
Gradual fade
Timing varies by tolerance, method, and individual physiology. Edibles take 30 min–2 hr to onset with 4–8 hr duration. Calculate your dose →
Strain data reflects commonly reported characteristics. Effects, potency, and appearance vary between phenotypes, growing conditions, and individual physiology.
What to Expect from Critical Auto
Critical Auto is one of the most productive autoflowering strains available, crossing Critical with Ruderalis. It is renowned among autoflower growers for its exceptional yields for an auto — sometimes exceeding 500g/m² indoors. The effects are relaxing and body-focused.
Effects
Why It Feels This Way
The Myrcene-forward profile is commonly associated with relaxed and sleepy. Here's how the terpene chemistry contributes:
- 🌿Myrcene0.58%
Earthy, musky — commonly associated with body relaxation and may enhance cannabinoid absorption
- 🌶️β-Caryophyllene0.25%
Spicy, peppery — the only terpene known to bind cannabinoid receptors; often linked to anti-inflammatory effects
- 🌾Humulene0.18%
Hoppy, earthy — commonly associated with appetite suppression and anti-inflammatory properties
May Help With
Terpene Profile
Earthy, musky — commonly associated with body relaxation and may enhance cannabinoid absorption
Spicy, peppery — the only terpene known to bind cannabinoid receptors; often linked to anti-inflammatory effects
Hoppy, earthy — commonly associated with appetite suppression and anti-inflammatory properties
Growing Info
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Flowering time
- 8 weeks
- Indoor yield
- 550g/m²
- Outdoor yield
- 220g/plant
- Height
- ~90cm
- Environment
- indoor, outdoor, greenhouse
Dosing
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