Durban Poison
Durban Poison
Also known as: Durban, DP
Overview
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.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- 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.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
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.
Genetics
Child Strains
- Alien Poison
- Auto Dubai Poison
- Auto Durban Poison
- Auto GSC
- AutoDurban Poison
- B-52 Bomber
- BakedGoodz
- Big Auto Paxa
- Big Island Poison
- Blue Mountain Durban
- Blueberry Yum Yum
- Boy Scout Cookies
- Cali Cookies
- Durban Berry
- Durban Cheese
- Magic Johnson
- Mexican Sativa
- OGKB
- Peppermint Cookies
- Platinum Cookies
- Platinum Girl Scout Cookies
- Poison Berry
- Poison OG
- Sour Poison
- White Poison