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Pure sativa retail shopping label — not genetics

Durban Poison Strain

Durban Poison is a pure sativa strain (Durban × Skunk). ~17.0% THC; 63-day flowering; 19 breeder releases; effects: uplifting, energetic, activating.

Median THC
13.0–20.0%
Flowering
58–105 days
Breeder releases
19
Avg rating
7.4 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
13.0–20.0%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

TerpinoleneMyrceneOcimenePineneLimoneneCaryophylleneHumuleneLinalool

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Sativa 100%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainDurban Poison
Descendants (224)

Effects

UpliftingEnergeticActivatingAppetizingCalming

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

PineEarthySageWoodySpicy/HerbalCitrus

Taste

SugarGingerAlcohol

Breeder releases (19)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Dutch Passion16.0%60dreg. and fem.7.5/10
Nirvana Seeds60dfeminized7.3/10
Atlas Seedfeminized
African Seeds73dregular
Afropips Seeds105dregular
Alaska Cannabis Cache90dregular
Barneys Farm60dfeminized
Blim Burn Seeds13.0%60dfeminized
Hemcy Genetics60dregular
CSI Humboldtfeminized
ILGM (I Love Growing Marijuana)20.0%63dfeminized
Landrace Seeds90dregular
Motherland Genetics75dfeminized
New420Guy Seeds58dfeminized
Seed Supreme70dfeminized
The Landrace Team98dregular
United Cannabis Seeds64dfeminized
Unknown or Legendaryregular
Zamnesia18.0%60dfeminized

About Durban Poison

Imported from South Africa, produced in Holland. Exclusively inbred, never hybridized, 100% Sativa. Large long budleaves, buds are also large and long with lots of resin. A sweet licorice or anise flavour. "Up" high similar to Thai. High yields. Well suited for outcrossing with late bloomers to produce earlier flowering. Also does very well under artificial light. A very popular variety. THC: 16% - 25% flowering period: 8 - 9 weeks harvest time outdoor: end of Sept

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Durban Poison?
Durban Poison comes from Durban × Skunk.
Is Durban Poison indica or sativa?
Durban Poison is classified as pure sativa.
How much THC does Durban Poison have?
Across breeder releases, Durban Poison tests around 13.0–20.0% THC.
How long does Durban Poison take to flower?
Durban Poison flowers in about 58–105 days.
Is Durban Poison available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Durban Poison is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem., regular.