Appearance of the plants

BCN Critical XXL Auto has a strong, wide shape with plenty of side branches and short spaces between the branches. She is slightly indica-dominant, but do not expect a tiny little plant hiding in the corner. During flowering, she can stretch quite a lot and indoor plants can grow beyond one metre when conditions are right. The strong stems and branches are built to carry her main attraction, big, thick flowers covered in sticky trichomes. The buds can become very dense and heavy, while the plant keeps a solid frame underneath them. Give her good space and she can build a broad canopy packed with flowering sites.

The taste & smell

This is where BCN Critical XXL Auto really starts showing off. The smell is a classic Critical mix of sharp lemon and citrus, backed by sweet, earthy and spicy notes. There is also a clear Skunk touch that gives the whole profile more bite and brings some old-school character to the party. The smoke is thick and smooth, with lemon staying around on the finish and giving each puff a fresh edge. If you like your cannabis with plenty of flavour rather than a bland taste that disappears after one hit, this one has plenty to offer. The myrcene, pinene and limonene in the terpene profile help create that earthy, musky, spicy and lemony mix.

Effects

BCN Critical XXL Auto can reach THC levels of up to 22%, so this is certainly not the lightweight member of the family. The effect starts with a cheerful, uplifting head high that can leave you feeling happy and lively, before slowly moving toward a calmer feeling in the body. It is a nicely balanced effect that gives the mind something to enjoy while the body starts to relax. For experienced smokers, there is enough strength here to make things interesting, while the balanced nature keeps the experience from being all about getting glued to the sofa. As always, the final effect can vary from person to person and depends on the finished flower.

Growing characteristics/yield

BCN Critical XXL Auto cannabis seeds are made for growers who want a big harvest without waiting around forever. The complete life cycle takes about 75 days from seed to harvest, and the plant can be grown both indoors and outdoors. She has strong stems, good resistance to pests and mould, and a forgiving nature that makes her especially useful for newer growers. The yield potential is described as very high, with the plant capable of producing an XXL amount of dense flowers, although no exact gram-per-square-metre or gram-per-plant figure is given in the supplied product information. In warm, sunny conditions, outdoor growers can also make good use of her short cycle and potentially fit more than one harvest into a season.