THC
13.4–18.6%
Middle half of 55 lab tests · median 15.99%
CBD
0.2%
Middle half of 50 lab tests · median 0.16%
Genetics Split
Durban Poison is a 100% sativa landrace strain from Dutch Passion Seeds, offering an energetic, creative high with a spicy, piney flavor profile.
Lab-Tested Profile
Measured in 55 flower lab tests of samples sold as Durban Poison by Analytical360, PSI Labs, SC Labs, 2011–2017. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.
Terpenes by weight · total 2.2% median
Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.
Effects
As reported by our data sources, most-cited first.
Terpene Profile
Relative levels from lab and source data.
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Relative terpene levels from lab and source data
THC in this profile
18.6% THC
Growing Information
Flowering Time
8–9 weeks
Difficulty
easy
Height (Indoor)
80-100cm
Height (Outdoor)
200-350cm
Yield (Indoor)
425-475 g/m²
Yield (Outdoor)
500-600 g/plant
About Durban Poison
This pure South African landrace sativa, offered as a cut by Dutch Passion Seeds, is remarkably easy to cultivate both indoors and out. Indoors, the plants remain relatively compact at 80 to 100 cm, producing a yield of 425 to 475 g/m². When grown outdoors, however, they can stretch to heights between 200 and 350 cm, yielding 500 to 600 grams per plant. The flowering cycle takes approximately eight to nine weeks. Testing at 23% THC, the strain features a terpene profile of humulene, terpinolene, caryophyllene oxide, and myrcene, which translates into a spicy, earthy, herbal, and pine-like flavor. Its effects are highly energetic, creative, focused, happy, and uplifted. Many turn to this classic sativa to help manage symptoms of depression, stress, and physical pain, appreciating its motivating qualities during daytime hours.
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Bred from Durban Poison
42 crosses in our database list Durban Poison as a parent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Durban Poison
Is Durban Poison an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Durban Poison is classified as a sativa cannabis strain.
What cannabinoid content is reported for Durban Poison?
Durban Poison: 16% THC and 0.2% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.
What are the common effects of Durban Poison?
Our data sources report these effects for Durban Poison: energetic, creative, uplifted, focused. Individual experiences vary.
What does Durban Poison taste and smell like?
Our data sources list flavors of earthy, fruity, herbal and terpenes such as Bisabolol, Camphene, Caryophyllene for Durban Poison.
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Shared reported terpene or flavor notes; effects may differ
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