How to Grow Critical x Somango
What’s up, fellow cultivator! Are you ready to grow a strain that’s like a tropical vacation in your garden? A plant that combines the massive, heavy-hitting yields of Critical with the sweet, mango-licious, and deeply relaxing Somango? Then get ready for a truly special experience. Critical x Somango is the perfect hybrid for growers who want it all.
This is the strain you grow when you crave a powerful, creative head high that gently melts into a soothing, fruity body stone. It’s a favorite in our community for a reason. I’m here to educate you and guide you on how to nurture this beautiful plant from a tiny seed into a massive harvest of top-shelf, homegrown buds. Let’s get to it!
Recommended Strains
Critical x Somango
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THC: 16% - 20% -
Type of seed: Feminized -
Phenotype: 40% Sativa / 60% Indica -
Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
Somango
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THC: 16% - 21%
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Type of seed: Feminized
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Phenotype: 25% Sativa / 75% Indica
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Flavor: Fruity, Incense, Mango -
Day to flower: 9 - 10 weeks
From Seed to a Sweet & Potent Harvest: The Full Grow-Along
This hybrid is resilient and a joy to cultivate, rewarding your care with dense, frosty, and powerful flowers. Let’s break down its entire journey.
Germination: The First Spark of Magic
Every epic journey starts with a single step. For us, it’s a single taproot. The paper towel method is simple and reliable.
- Soak: Give your seeds a 12 to 24-hour soak in a glass of room-temperature water.
- Wrap: Place the hydrated seeds between two paper towels that are damp, but not dripping wet.
- Keep it Warm & Dark: Put your paper towel setup inside a Ziploc bag or between two plates.
- Sprout!: In 1 to 7 days, a tiny white taproot will emerge. Game on! Carefully plant it about a half-inch deep in your starter pot, with the root pointing down.
Common Mistake to Avoid: Being too rough. That new little taproot is incredibly delicate. Use tweezers and a gentle touch when moving it to its new home to avoid any stress.
The Vegetative Stage: Building a Strong Foundation
During the veg stage, your Critical x Somango is focused on building a strong, bushy indica structure to support all those future dense, heavy buds.
- Light Cycle: You need long days to promote strong vegetative growth. An 18/6 light cycle (18 hours of light, 6 of darkness) is the gold standard.
- Nutrient Needs: Your plant needs a balanced grow fertilizer with plenty of Nitrogen (N) during this phase to fuel all that leafy development.
- Train for Bigger Yields: This plant responds incredibly well to training. Techniques like Topping or Low-Stress Training (LST) will open up the canopy, allow more light to reach the lower branches, and dramatically increase your final yield.
The Flowering Stage: An Aromatic Explosion
This is where the real show begins. To trigger flowering, you MUST switch your lights to a strict 12/12 cycle (12 hours of light, 12 hours of absolute darkness).
The flowering time for Critical x Somango is typically a speedy 8-9 weeks. During this phase, the plant will stretch a bit, then focus its energy on producing incredibly dense and resinous buds that may even show hints of purple. The aroma will be a beautiful and complex mix of sweet mango, tropical fruit, and zesty citrus.
When you flip your lights, switch to a bloom fertilizer that is higher in Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) to support this amazing flower production.
Common Mistake to Avoid: High Humidity. Those dense buds are a magnet for mold if your humidity is too high. It is CRITICAL to keep your humidity levels lower (around 40-50%) and ensure good airflow during the flowering stage.
Promos & Deals
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing Your Grow Environment
This hybrid is adaptable, but a controlled environment will give you the best results.
Growing Indoors This is where you can create the perfect, controlled environment to produce connoisseur-quality buds.
- Height: This is a medium-to-tall plant. Expect a final height between 2.3 to 4 feet (70-120 cm). You will want to use training techniques to manage its height and create an even canopy.
- Climate Control: This strain is sensitive to big swings in temperature. Keeping your grow room stable is key to a happy plant and a high-quality harvest.
Growing Outdoors If you have the right climate, you can cultivate a beautiful outdoor Critical x Somango.
- Height Potential: Unrestrained outdoors, this plant can stretch up to 5 to 6.5 feet (150-200 cm) tall!
Best U.S. Cities and Climates: This strain loves a warm, stable, temperate climate.
- California (Los Angeles): The long, sunny seasons are absolutely perfect for this plant to thrive.
- Florida (Miami): The subtropical climate is great for tropical-tasting sativas, but be extra vigilant about airflow to prevent mold in the high humidity.
- Colorado (Denver): The intense sun is great for resin production, but you’ll need a solid watering plan to keep this thirsty plant happy.
Pro-Level Playbook: Cloning and Powerful Extractions
Cloning: Preserve That Perfect Profile
Find a specific Critical x Somango plant with that perfect effect? Don’t let those amazing genetics go!
- Select & Snip: Take a healthy 4-6 inch cutting from a lower branch of a mother plant in her vegetative stage. Use a sterile razor for a clean cut.
- Hormone Dip: Immediately dip the cut end in a rooting hormone to inspire vigorous root growth.
- Plant It: Place the cutting into a moist starter cube like Rockwool.
- Keep It Humid: Cover your new clones with a humidity dome to keep them from wilting.
- A New Generation: In about two weeks, you’ll have a new plant that is a perfect genetic copy of your prized mother!
What to Do With Your Trim? Make a Flavorful Treat!
A sustainable grower uses the whole plant! The frosty trim from your Critical x Somango is a flavor goldmine.
This is THE perfect strain for making your own delicious edibles. Imagine mango and citrus-infused cookies or brownies! Infusing your trim into butter or coconut oil is a simple and effective way to use your trim. You can also make top-tier extracts like live resin to capture that fresh, tropical terpene profile in its purest form.
The Grand Finale: Harvest, Dry & Cure
You’ve made it! Get a jeweler’s loupe and look at the trichomes. When they have changed from clear to mostly milky-white, with just a hint of amber, you’ve hit the sweet spot for a perfectly balanced high.
- The Chop: Cut your plants and trim away the large fan leaves.
- The Slow Dry: Hang the branches in a dark room with good airflow, a temperature around 60-70°F (15-21°C), and humidity around 45-55%. This usually takes 7-10 days.
- The Cure: This is the final step for a smooth and flavorful final product. Trim the buds and place them in airtight glass jars. Burp the jars daily for the first couple of weeks. A proper cure of at least 2 to 4 weeks will bring out that complex sweet and fruity flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Critical x Somango a good strain for beginners?
Yes! Its genetics make it incredibly resilient and manageable. As long as a new grower pays attention to keeping the environment stable and doesn’t overwater, it’s a very forgiving and rewarding plant.
What are the effects of Critical x Somango really like?
It’s a beautifully balanced hybrid. It starts with a happy, euphoric, and uplifting cerebral rush that’s great for creativity. This then melts into a soothing and relaxing body high that melts away stress and pain.
Does it actually smell like mangoes?
It really does! It has a very distinct, sweet, and fruity aroma that is very reminiscent of fresh mangoes and tropical fruit, mixed with some of the more citrusy and earthy notes from the Critical side. It’s a truly delicious and unique smell.
What are the key challenges when growing Critical x Somango?
The biggest challenges are managing its height (especially indoors), maintaining a stable environment (temperature and humidity), and preventing mold in its dense buds with good airflow.
How big will my yield be?
This strain is known for producing very generous yields. It grows into a solid, multi-branched plant, and if you use some basic training techniques, you can expect a very bountiful harvest of top-quality, delicious buds.
