Durban Poison
Durban Poison
Also known as: Durban, DP
What is the Durban Poison strain?
Durban Poison is a sativa cannabis strain with up to 25.0% THC, known for its energetic effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.
Durban Poison is a 100% pure sativa landrace strain originating from the port city of Durban, South Africa. This legendary strain has been around for centuries, similar to other landrace strains like Hindu Kush and Thai, growing naturally in the wild with zero human intervention. The strain's modern history began in the 1970s when American cannabis activist Ed Rosenthal discovered it during a trip to South Africa and brought seeds back to the United States. Rosenthal selectively bred the plants and passed specimens to fellow breeder Mel Frank, who refined the genetics to optimize resin content and flowering time, eventually creating "A" and "B" lines before the strain made its way to Amsterdam via Sam the Skunkman.
Durban Poison stands out visually among traditional sativas, producing compact, rounded buds instead of wispy, airy flowers, typically featuring bright and forest greens, vivid orange pistils, and a generous coating of sticky trichomes. The buds are round and chunky, with a dense coating of trichomes, offering a dominant smell and taste that is earthy and sweet with subtle pine aroma. The strain has a sweet and spicy aroma with notes of fresh pine, ripe citrus, and earthy undertones, with users often detecting liquorice-like notes. Durban Poison has become a cornerstone strain in today's cannabis market, serving as the foundation for famous hybrids like GSC (Girl Scout Cookies), Sherbet, and Gelato.
What are the effects of Durban Poison?
What are the medical benefits of Durban Poison?
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with anxiety
- Often used for fatigue
- Users report help with chronic pain
- May assist with ADD/ADHD
- Users report help with stress
- May help with nausea
- Often used for appetite loss
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Durban Poison?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 😨 Paranoia
- 😰 Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible paranoia
- Potential anxiety in high doses
- May cause jitteriness
- Possible dizziness
- Can cause mindrace in sensitive users
How do you grow Durban Poison?
Growing Durban Poison with standard or feminized seeds is considered easy and produces a high yield. Flowering time is 7-9 weeks for most versions, with some phenotypes taking 8-10 weeks. Indoor yields average around 13 ounces per square meter, taking approximately 9 weeks to grow. Outdoor cultivation can produce up to 16 ounces per plant, with the strain's large size guaranteeing heavy harvests when grown in large pots or directly in the ground. Plants grow tall, especially in soil, making height management important for indoor cultivation. The strain likes full sun and grows best in dry regions with long summers, though it can perform well in subpar conditions due to its resilience. It can withstand various climates but thrives between 65-85°F, having become resilient to all types of weather due to cultivation in both Northern and Southern hemispheres. This strain is popular among growers due to its incredible hardiness and resistance to mold, disease, and pests.
How should you use Durban Poison?
Durban Poison is a sativa strain with 25.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As a sativa, it works well for daytime activities and creative sessions.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 25.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Durban Poison?
What strains were bred from Durban Poison? (164)
- Alien Poison
- Americanna / Durban
- Auto Dubai Poison
- Auto Durban Poison
- Auto GSC
- AutoDurban Poison
- B-52 Bomber
- BakedGoodz
- Big Auto Paxa
- Big Island Poison
- Black Durban
- Blue Mountain Durban
- Blueberry Durban
- Blueberry Yum Yum
- Boy Scout Cookies
- Cali Cookies
- California Cookies
- Canuk Cookies
- Cobra Hai
- Communion
- Cookie
- Cookies USA
- Cool Mints
- D&D
- DFG
- Deep Durban
- DosiDurb
- Double Durban
- Double Durban Gold
- Double Strawberry Diesel x Durban
- DurBush
- Durb Sherb
- Durbakistan
- Durban 592
- Durban Apricot Sherbet
- Durban Berry
- Durban Blue Widow
- Durban Breath
- Durban Cheese
- Durban Cherry
- Durban Chocolate
- Durban Cookies
- Durban Cookies Kush
- Durban Cookiez
- Durban Cream
- Durban Delight
- Durban Diesel
- Durban Express
- Durban Fig Widow
- Durban Ghost
- Durban Grape Cookies
- Durban Kush Cane
- Durban Lemon Creams
- Durban Magic
- Durban Medical Kush CBD
- Durban Nights XX
- Durban OG
- Durban Pie S1
- Durban Poison Auto
- Durban Poison Autoflower
- Durban Poison x Afghani
- Durban Poison x Double Dose Diesel
- Durban Pomegranate
- Durban Pound Cake
- Durban Punch
- Durban Relief
- Durban Retriever
- Durban Rewind
- Durban Sherbet
- Durban Skunk Highflyer
- Durban Sunrise Auto
- Durban Thai Apple Zmartiez
- Durban Thai Highflyer II
- Durban Tropegranate
- Durban Turbo
- Durban Twist Auto
- Durban the Dog
- Durban x C99
- Durban-Chitral Hybrid
- Durban-Thai Highflyer
- Durbana
- Durbanberry King Band
- Durweiss
- Early Durban
- Early Durban x Haze
- F1 Durban
- F1 Durban X Sour Diesel
- Fainting Goat
- Farouk's Black Poison
- G.S. Cookies
- GSC
- GSC Thin Mints
- Girl Scout Cookie
- Girl Scout Cookies (Thin Mints)
- Girl Scout Cookies Forum Cookies
- God's Poison
- Gorilla Poison
- Grandaddy Pupil
- Guava Jelly
- Half Baked
- Head Rush
- Headband x Durban
- Hemlock
- Holy Communion
- Hot Durban Glue
- Island Poison
- Jack's Poison
- Jamaican Z
- K1
- Lambs Durban
- Madame Poison
- Madcow
- Magic Johnson
- Mexican Sativa
- Mighty Durban
- NL Haze x Durban
- OG Kush x Durban
- OGKB
- Orange Durban
- Original Cookies
- PCG Cookies
- Paisley
- Panama Poison
- Peppermint Cookies
- Pie
- Pineapple Poison
- Platinum Cookies
- Platinum Girl Scout Cookies
- Poison Berry
- Poison Durban Elixir
- Poison Girl 2
- Poison Ivy
- Poison OG
- Poisoned Applez
- Pokeberry
- Power Africa
- Purple Poison
- Reba
- Reba x Chocolate Rain
- Royal CBDV Automatic
- SWAG Original
- Samurai Jack
- Shiva Poison
- Shosholoza Meyl
- Sour Durbert
- Sour Lemon Poison
- Sour Poison
- South African Durban Poison x Skunk
- Strawberry Durban
- Strawberry Durban Diesel
- Supa Durban
- Super Charger
- Sushi Belt
- Thai-Breaker
- The Eye of Providence
- Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies
- Tinfoil Hat
- Trademark Chad
- Urban Poison
- Vegan Safari Ultra Early
- Voice of The Four Winds
- White Poison
- Wild Poison
- Zsweet Inzanity
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Durban Poison make you feel?
Durban Poison is a sativa strain that primarily produces energetic effects, followed by uplifted. Users report the dominant effect at 90% intensity. With 25.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Durban Poison good for medical use?
Durban Poison has been reported by users for users report relief from depression, may help with anxiety, often used for fatigue, users report help with chronic pain, may assist with add/adhd, users report help with stress, may help with nausea, often used for appetite loss. As a sativa strain, it may be suitable for daytime use while managing symptoms.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Durban Poison?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, paranoia, anxiety, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible paranoia, potential anxiety in high doses, may cause jitteriness, possible dizziness, can cause mindrace in sensitive users when using Durban Poison. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Durban Poison taste and smell like?
Durban Poison features a flavor profile of citrus, earthy, licorice, pine, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Terpinolene and Myrcene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Durban Poison?
Durban Poison is a sativa cannabis strain containing up to 25.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Terpinolene and Myrcene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.