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Durban Poison: South Africa’s Finest

Mel Frank, author of the Marijuana Grower’s Guide Deluxe is responsible for modifying the strain’s gene pool. The crossbreeding of this strain led to there being two phenotypes with “A” line being what we now know as Durban Poison. Durban Poison has won multiple awards including 2nd place for Best Sativa at the NW Cannabis Classic and 7th place for outdoor at the Emerald Cup. These awards only increased the popularity of the strain giving it a well-known reputation in the cannabis world.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Durban Poison Is an easy strain to grow for beginners and its effects make it a favorite among seasoned cannabis cultivators. The leaves of this plant grow in super dark emerald green while the buds, when harvested, will be lighter green with flashes of amber hairs and white crystals. The yields are similar between indoor and outdoor grows and the plant height is tall while also being relatively thin. It’s an easy plant to grow in outdoor gardens with limited space or indoor setups with high ceilings and narrow walls. Great for a hydroponic closet setup.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Growing Durban Poison is well worth the effort needed to bring this strain to harvest. The desired temperature for Durban Poison ranges between 70 to 80 degrees fahrenheit. The plant requires lots of light , so if you live in a warm sunny climate year round, you can continuously grow this strain without issue. Spring and Summer grows are better for cooler climates. Well drained soil and a slightly acidic PH, in addition to fertilization and water are needed as well.
• Moisture control: Durban Poison requires 50% humidity during the vegetative stage and between 40% during the flowering period to keep mold and mildew at bay. Both the vegetative and flowering stage humidity levels are easy to replicate indoors.
• Training Techniques: Durban Poison plants should be pruned and trained to prevent overcrowding. The biggest key in training your Durban Poison plant is maintaining your temperature and humidity levels.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Durban Poison female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time: With an indoor grow you can expect Durban Poison to harvest between 60-70 days. Outdoor growers who start growing in May or June can anticipate flowering between late-September and late-October.
• Yields: Indoor yields are 350 grams per square meter, while outdoor grows typically produce up to 450 grams per plant. Both indoor and outdoor yields of this particular plant are favorable.

Dominant Terpenes in Durban Poison: Simple Science

Durban Poison’s terpene profile is slightly different than other strains because of where it comes from originally. The super warm and dry conditions of the South African climate have a lot to do with the terpene profile of this delicious bud.

• Terpinolene: The Most Dominant Terpene – Found in nutmeg, cumin, and apples this spicy terpene assists in not only the sweetness of the strain but that stand out taste and flavor profile.
• Myrcene: Earthy Aroma – The myrcene in Durban Poison is also found in mangoes, hops and thyme and is directly responsible for it’s taste and scent.
• Pinene: Freshness – Pinene can be found in pine needles, rosemary, and basil. This is the third most dominant terpene in Durban Poison.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Durban Poison:

Cannabinoids, although in the background, play an important role in Durban Poison and are a huge part of the genetic makeup of cannabis in general. The uplifted happy and energetic feeling you get when you enjoy this strain is because of the terpenes and cannabinoids within the flowers on a chemical level. When you better understand what makes cannabis do what it does, you will have more success in every step of the process. From germination to harvest.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of Durban Poison. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a more than modest 20%, the THC in the 100% sativa strain is responsible for the head and body high you get when you use it. The high THC levels in Durban Poison will keep you on your feet all day long.
• CBD: Low Doses – CBD is a cannabinoid that is not psychoactive but is commonly used for treating anxiety and pain and improving mood.