The CBD Critical Mass strain is a balanced indica dominant strain, is the product of multiple years of development with Shantibaba through his seed bank, Mr.Nice Seeds, in conjunction with his CBD-oriented team CBD Crew. It has won numerous awards and accolades, most notably in Spain. As a non-temperamental strain, it is a discreet, simple, and high-producing option for the home cultivator that provides flower with complex aromas and sweet flavors in its palatable flavor profile.
History of Critical Mass CBD
CBD Critical Mass originated with Scott Blakey, also known as Shantibaba, owner of Mr.Nice Seeds and CBD Crew, both operating out of Switzerland. The CBD Crew was funded in 2009 to research and design new CBD-rich strains for the medical cannabis field. Shantibaba is also known for developing the strains of White Widow and Super Silver Haze, among others. Critical Mass CBD is the CBD-enhanced variant of Critical Mass, a cross between Afghani and Skunk #1; this variant is a cross between the THC-rich strain and a proprietary CBD strain from CBD Crew. Across various communities, this strain has become well-understood and highly respected, having a large following in Spain, where it has won numerous cups and awards.
Cultivation and Growing Requirements
Cultivation of cannabis is a technique that requires tailored approaches for each strain. This strain is highly regarded as a resilient plant and one of the easiest strains to grow for novice growers and professional growers alike. It is not susceptible to narrow ranges for optimal growing conditions, especially water, but it is not fully unsusceptible to other issues such as mold and fungi.
Germination and Seed Selection
Germination is the process of cannabis seeds being planted and given the prime conditions to sprout and become a seedling. This is the first critical step when growing cannabis, as without germination, there will not be a cannabis plant to mature and flower. Germination starts with feminized seeds to cultivate this indica-dominant strain that is rich in CBD. When preparing for germination, seed quality is of paramount importance.
Flowering Time
This is an auto-flowering strain with a flowering time of eight to nine weeks, a flowering phase of 49 to 56 days, and a short vegetative stage of three weeks. Indoor growers can expect flowering within eight to nine weeks, and outdoor growers can expect a harvest time by mid-September.
Nutritional Requirements
For a productive yield of this strain, nutritional requirements are critical to have a plant flourish. This strain is one of the easiest to cultivate, and for growing, it is best to follow conventional cultivation wisdom; plants should be grown in a fertile non-acidic soil environment or other neutral medium. Nutritionally, plants should be provided with a balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium supplement such as 10-10-10. The addition of macronutrients and micronutrients can promote robust growth and healthy plant development, especially to support the heavy flowers where sativa genetics show themselves to be a weak spot with these small, easy-growing plants.
Temperature Requirements
Critical Mass CBD is best suited for warm climate conditions with an ideal temperature range between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit; however, different stages will require optimized conditions and different temperature requirements. A warm climate during the vegetative stage will be essential to promote the growth of a hearty plant and assist in growing cannabis that is robust enough to handle the high yield it is known for. After the vegetative stage, the flowering period will require cooler conditions. In general, cannabis is tolerant to minor temperature fluctuations, but extreme or rapid changes in temperature can stress plants, which will impact their overall health. Should temperatures vary significantly, the stress impacted on the plants will be noticed with developmental delays.
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