Sativa THC 26.0%

Durban Poison

The South African landrace that delivers an uncut, stimulating buzz — a true cannabis time capsule.

About Durban Poison

Durban Poison is one of a shrinking number of true landrace strains to have retained widespread commercial availability. Originating in the port city of Durban, South Africa, it was collected and brought to the West by Ed Rosenthal and Dutch seed pioneer Mel Frank in the 1970s, then further refined by the Dutch seed community. What you get with Durban Poison is a direct connection to cannabis genetics that predate modern hybridisation.

The terpene profile features a heavy anise and liquorice presence alongside earthy pine and a clean, sweet citrus note. The combination is aromatic and distinctive — unlike any hybrid strain, it has the raw, straightforward pungency of something unaltered by decades of selective breeding for sweetness or complexity.

Effects are powerful and immediate — a clean, electric cerebral rush that activates without distortion. Durban Poison is strongly energising and notably productive: users report heightened focus, increased motivation, and a general sense of mental clarity. It is one of the most recommended strains for attention management and creative productivity. Body effects are minimal. This is a strain for doing things, not for relaxing.

The plant structure is classically sativa: tall, narrow, and reaching. Indoor growers must top early and manage height aggressively. Outdoors in a warm climate, Durban Poison thrives and can deliver substantial yields by mid-October. Resin production is excellent, with large, distinctive trichome heads that have made it a favourite parent for extracts and hash production.

Effects

Energetic Creative Uplifted Focused Happy

Flavour Profile

Anise Sweet Pine Earthy Citrus

Aroma

Anise Pine Earth Sweet

Quick Stats

Type
Sativa
THC Content
16.0–26.0%
CBD Content
0.1–0.2%
Genetics
South African Sativa Landrace
Breeder
Ed Rosenthal / Mel Frank (collected)
Grow Difficulty
Moderate
Flowering Time
8–9 weeks
Yield Indoor
400–500 g/m²
Yield Outdoor
600 g per plant
Height Indoor
120–180 cm
Height Outdoor
180–260 cm

Cannabinoid Profile

THC 26%
CBD 0.2%

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