Description
Durban Poison Feminized is a sativa-dominant strain built on South African landrace genetics crossed with Dutch genetics, carrying reported THC in the 15%–20% range. She's known for finishing faster than many sativas, flowering in about 8 to 9 weeks rather than the longer timelines typical of the type.
Break open a bud and sweetness comes through first, backed by pine and fruity notes, with a distinct anise character running underneath. Buds grow long, tight, and resin-coated, packing densely along thin, woody branches.
Indoors, she grows tall, reaching around 4.9 ft, with large fan leaves and long serrated fingers typical of sativa structure. Yield potential runs high, in the 1.5 oz/ft² range indoors. Given her easy grow rating, fast flowering time, and tall structure, Durban Poison Feminized suits beginner growers who have the vertical space to accommodate a taller sativa and want a quicker turnaround than most sativa strains offer.
Grow info
Durban Poison Feminized is rated easy to grow despite her sativa-dominant genetics, thanks to a shorter flowering window than most sativas typically need.
Indoor growing
Indoors, she grows tall with large fan leaves and thin, woody branching. Despite her height and sativa heritage, she's considered approachable for beginner growers who want to try a sativa-dominant hybrid without a heavy time or skill commitment. Flowering runs about 8 to 9 weeks depending on phenotype. Indoor yield can reach up to about 1.5 oz per square foot, with a longer vegetative stage and larger container, in the range of about 11 to 22 gallons, mentioned as ways to potentially increase yield.
Outdoor growing
Outdoors, Durban Poison tends to do best in hot climates, and her fast flowering time makes her workable even for growers with shorter summers. Planting in spring in a south-facing spot typically leads to a harvest around mid-October or sometimes earlier. Outdoor flowering takes about 60 to 65 days. Outdoor yield can reach up to about 26.5 oz per plant with training applied and room to grow.
Training and plant care
This strain responds well to training methods like LST and topping, which can shape her into a wider, bushier plant with side branches spreading throughout. Tying plants down before flowering is also a way to help manage her final height. These techniques suit growers who want a hands-on approach with a sturdy plant that can handle both low-stress and high-stress training.
This strain has shown good tolerance to insects, pests, heat stress, and drought conditions, making her a reasonable option for growers in hot Mediterranean-style climates. Even with that tolerance, keeping an eye on overall plant health during extreme heat is still worth doing.
Flavors & effects
Flavors
Durban Poison has a pungent aroma with coffee, anise, and pepper notes, along with a sour edge. The flavor blends sweet and earthy tones with anise, finishing with a chocolate-like aftertaste that becomes more pronounced in extracts. A spiced licorice note often lingers after smoking.
Effects
The specification data for this strain lists reported effects as anorexigenic (appetite-suppressing), relaxing, and sedating. Effects are always subjective and can vary from person to person.
Dominant Terpenes
Humulene
This terpene will give this strain a spice and earthy aroma. It can help with suppressing appetite and inflammation.
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Myrcene
This terpene will give this strain a herbal and tropical aroma. It’s also responsible for sedating and relaxing effects.
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Pinene
This terpene will give this strain a pine and woody aroma. It’s also responsible for the focusing effects.
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