Durban Poison

also known as: DP
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THC
17-22%
CBD
0.1%
CBG
~1%

Durban Poison is a pure South African landrace sativa prized for its licorice-sweet anise flavor and crystal-clear energy. There is no couch lock here — just clean, focused, productive lift.

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We could not find published lab results for this cultivar. The figures here were generated by AI from published cannabis references — a reasonable picture of what this strain is typically like, not a measurement of any particular batch. The methodology explains how, and what that does and does not tell you. Strain- and batch-level numbers for what you actually buy come with the product: dispensaries list them on the menu and the certificate of analysis is on the package. See where this strain is stocked near you.

Quick answers

Is Durban Poison indica or sativa?

Durban Poison is a sativa.

How strong is Durban Poison?

Durban Poison is estimated at 17-22% THC. No published lab results were available, so this is a typical range rather than a measurement — the certificate of analysis on the package is the authoritative figure.

What does Durban Poison taste like?

Durban Poison is commonly described as sweet, anise and pine.

What is Durban Poison a cross of?

Durban Poison is reported as a cross of South African Landrace and South African Landrace.

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Effects

Energetic
Very prominent
Focused
Very prominent
Uplifted
Very prominent
Creative
Prominent
Euphoric
Prominent
Talkative
Prominent

What's baked in

Terpinolene fruity, piney, complex — uplifting edge estimated
Myrcene earthy, musky, herbal — promotes body relaxation estimated
Ocimene sweet, herbal, tropical — energizing estimated
Pinene fresh pine, sharp — alertness and focus estimated

Flavors

SweetAnisePineSpicy

Aroma

LicoriceEarthySweetSharp

Commonly Associated With

Watch Out For

Dry mouthDry eyesRacing thoughts at high doses

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Genetics

Parent ASouth African Landrace
Parent BSouth African Landrace
OriginDurban, South Africa

Growing Info

Difficulty
Easy
Flowering
8-9 weeks
Yield
High
Height
Tall (6+ ft)
Outdoor Harvest
Early October

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