Durban Poison

Durban Poison has earned the crown it carries as one of the most wanted sativas out there. Its intense yet clean happy-high is famed, guaranteeing you an upbeat time full of laughter. This African flower from the port town of Durban knows how to have a good time, and isn’t afraid to show it.

ORIGIN: A purist’s dream, this pure sativa is the ultimate African flower. Durban Poison is a 100% sativa strain, and has gained and kept its popularity through the years. Durban Poison was originally discovered by an American cannabis activist, and brought into the United States in the 1970’s.

This strain is great for an uplifting, energetic high that is guaranteed to keep you going through a lof day of having to accomplish tasks. It is famous for the supreme sweetness of its bud, making it a savory and aromatic experience to smoke.

This landrace strain with a potentially high THC level, this one isn’t like other pure strains. One of its trademarks is that it is perfect for gaining focus – a helpful tool for those who suffer from debilitating ADD or ADHD symptoms.

Information About Durban Poison Strain

* 10 is the highest
* 1 is the lowest

Effects

This one’s a real mood-booster, and has been said to be a great replacement for your morning coffee, without the caffeine jitters. If you lack energy in the morning and need a bit of a push to get up and out there, this might be the right choice for you.

Durban Poison provides a strong cerebral high that is both invigorating and inspiring. It uplifts you together with your mood and guides into bursts of creativity, making it a great work companion for those who work in the artistic field.

The happy euphoria experienced with Durban Poison is stimulating. This strain can encourage you to explore, be it in the great outdoors or other settings. It will create a sudden curiosity in the things that surround you, and provide you with a clear-headed high that can last for a few hours.

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Fragrance

This strain carries a very obvious and strong scent. Its sweetness in fragrance is what Durban Poison is distinguished by, and the piney accents further underline its pungent presence. An earthy undertone can be observed, with a hint of spice, breaking up all the sweetness.

Flavors

When smoked, Durban Poison expands in the lungs and the pine flavor makes itself known instantly. An earthy aroma translates into an equal taste, mixed a bit of a herbal note. It then leaves a pleasantly sweet, citrus-like aftertaste in your mouth, that sticks to your tongue.

Adverse reactions

Durban Poison is a strong sativa so perhaps this isn’t the best strain to smoke before a family gathering. This is of course, if you consider uncontrollable laughter a side-effect.

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As is usual, a sensation of feeling cotton-mouthed can occur, with dry eyes and the impression of being dehydrated. Other than these effects, Durban Poison can occasionally make you feel a little anxious and paranoid, which can also result in a slight headache.

Medical

Yes another famed healer, Durban Poison is a successful way to treat mood-altering conditions, due to its ability to create a feeling of happiness. Depression and anxiety are both conditions that have reportedly improved because of the regular use of this very special strain.

Due to the fact that it delivers a light-body high, and a surge of energy, Durban Poison is great at curbing the stress-levels associated to a toxic lifestyle. It rids the users of unhappy and low thoughts, and relaxes, without making him sleepy or lethargic.

Nausea has also been successfully treated using Durban Poison, and because of this, it has become a vital weapon in the fight against cancer. Often, cancer patients may experience a lack of appetite due to chemical treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. Durban Poison can help restore their appetite by eliminating nausea and migraines.

Growing

This tall sativa prefers to be outside, which is where it delivers the highest yield possible for this strain. Durban Poison likes it in the sun, the sunnier the better, although it can grow and flower in slightly cooler environments, the best yield for this African strain is when it stays in warm and sunny climates.

This strain is relatively easy to grow, as it is resistant to many common molds and pests. When given lots of space to grow horizontally, Durban Poison will spread its roots and make itself comfortable.

Flowering Time

Indoors
Durban Poison is best grown in hydroponic settings, should you choose to keep her indoors. This 100% sativa can take an average of 9 weeks to grow, yielding an estimated 13 ounces per square meter.

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Outdoors
This outdoorsy plant likes her space in the great outdoors. Durban Poison can grow up to 90” in height, and produces a yield of an average of 16 ounces per plant. This strain is usually ready for harvest around late September to early October.

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Have you ever smoked or grown your own Durban Poison? Please let me know what you think about this marijuana strain in the comments below.

Robert

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The founder of I Love Growing Marijuana, Robert Bergman, is a marijuana growing expert that enjoys sharing his knowledge with the world. He combines years of experience, ranging from small-scale grows to massive operations, with a passion for growing. His articles include tutorials on growing... [read more]

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