Critical Jack
Critical Jack stands out for combining yield, resin and an instantly recognizable Haze profile. These feminized seeds produce dense buds and loads of trichomes, with lemon, pine, earth and spice flavors, around 20% THC and a heady, energetic high that slowly turns relaxing.
Critical Jack characteristics
| THC | Approx. 20% |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Critical+ × Jack Herer |
| Genetics | 60% sativa / 40% indica |
| Effects | Heady, stimulating, energetic, euphoric, motivating and gradually relaxing |
| Flavors | Lemon, pine, earth, hash, spice, sweetness, herbal notes and occasional hints of cheese |
| Terpenes | Dominant terpinolene, caryophyllene and pinene |
| Indoor yield | Approx. 2 oz/sq ft |
| Indoor flowering | 8-9 weeks |
| Outdoor flowering | Late September to mid-October |
Critical Jack feminized seeds
Some genetics catch your eye for a single quality; Critical Jack brings several together. Its vigorous growth leads to big, fleshy flowers smothered in trichomes, with very heavy resin production. The Haze backbone supports an aroma profile featuring lemon, citrus, pine, wood, cedar, incense, earth, pepper, spice and sweet touches.
The Critical+ × Jack Herer cross explains a lot of its personality. Critical+ brings speed, yield and bud density, while Jack Herer adds vigor and a heady, aromatic character. The result is a roughly 60% sativa and 40% indica genetic, with an open, branchy structure and medium height.
Its buds can develop swollen calyxes and a striking coat of resin. Indoors, in ideal conditions, yields can reach around 2 oz per square foot. THC sits at around 20%, according to our breeders’ lab tests.
How Critical Jack behaves in the grow
Critical Jack can be grown indoors and outdoors. It shows vigorous, even and hardy growth, and holds up well against insects and disease. Its open structure helps both light penetration and airflow. All of this makes it approachable for growers with basic or intermediate experience.
Flowering usually wraps up in around 60-63 days, roughly 8-9 weeks. Our breeders pay special attention to the strong stretch at the start of flowering: don’t drag out the vegetative stage if your vertical space is limited. Outdoors it thrives in dry, sunny, mild climates like California’s, with harvest typically between late September and mid-October.
Critical Jack effects
With around 20% THC, its effect is described as strong, long-lasting and clear-headed. The first phase is usually heady, energetic and stimulating, associated with euphoria, motivation, creativity, sociability and focus. A gradual body relaxation may follow, balancing the mental buzz without necessarily tipping into instant sedation.
Growers describe onsets ranging from a gentle start followed by calm to an initial buzz that slowly turns into relaxation. Many point to its energy and focus, although for some people the mental buzz can feel a little scattered. As with any strain, the experience varies from person to person.
On the nose and palate, dominant terpinolene is joined by caryophyllene and pinene. Lemon, pine, wood, earth and spice blend over a Haze base, while the smoke is described as smooth and not too harsh. It’s a profile that moves from citrusy, resinous freshness to an earthy, spicy and sweet finish.
Critical Jack at Bulk Genetics
At Bulk Genetics you can buy Critical Jack seeds produced by our breeders and get them with 100% discreet shipping within the US. We also keep our prices cheap and competitive, so you can add this genetic to your grow without overpaying.
We’ve been shipping orders since 2016. Our goal is simple: to offer seeds with clear information on their genetics, grow and profile, so you know exactly what you’re buying before you start.
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How long does Critical Jack take to flower?
Critical Jack usually finishes flowering indoors in around 60-63 days, roughly 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, harvest usually falls between late September and mid-October.
What yield can Critical Jack give indoors?
In ideal indoor conditions, Critical Jack can produce around 2 oz per square foot. Its vigorous growth, open structure and dense, resinous flowers all add up to that high yield.
What are the effects and flavors of Critical Jack?
Critical Jack has around 20% THC and is described as heady, energetic and stimulating, followed by a gradual relaxation. Its profile combines lemon, pine, earth and spice with a strong Haze background.