STRNG Seeds – Durban Poison

Durban Poison is one of the few pure sativas still widely available. It originated in South Africa and was later stabilized in the Netherlands, earning global popularity for its energetic, clear-headed experience and sweet-spicy aroma.

It delivers a pungent mix of anise, black pepper, and sweet citrus. The scent evolves from subtle to sharp as the buds develop, often filling a room with its unique spicy sweetness.

The taste is clean and crisp — a fusion of herbal licorice, pine, and a hint of citrus rind. It’s refreshingly different from modern dessert-style hybrids, making it stand out.

Yes, topping is often used to create a more balanced shape and avoid a single, dominant cola. It responds well when done in early veg.

Expect long, tapered buds with bright orange hairs and a thick coating of frost. The leaves tend to be thin-fingered and lime green, classic sativa structure through and through.

It’s relatively quick for a sativa, typically finishing in 8–10 weeks indoors. Outdoors, it’s ready by early to mid-October in most temperate regions.

It was first collected in the port city of Durban, South Africa, and later refined by Dutch breeders to make it suitable for northern climates, retaining its sativa core while improving reliability.

It can get quite tall, especially outdoors, sometimes reaching over 2 meters. Indoors, training is often used to manage height while encouraging multiple bud sites.

Those who appreciate old-school, energetic strains with no frills. It’s a favorite for growers seeking heritage genetics and users who value alertness over heaviness.

Unlike many hybrids, it doesn’t aim for sweetness or relaxing experiences. It’s lean, zesty, and bright, a pure, refreshing contrast to more common indica-dominant strains.

Our feminized seeds ensure that every plant is female, meaning every square meter of your grow space is producing usable flower — especially important when growing taller sativas.

Yes, but it may need training to control height. With a bit of planning and vertical space, it can perform just as well indoors as outdoors.

High-quality feminized versions offer strong consistency in height, leaf shape, and flavor — preserving the landrace qualities while improving uniformity for modern growers.

Yes, expect it to at least double in height once flowering starts. Preemptive training and topping during veg help control this stretch effectively.

It was bred to handle temperate regions surprisingly well for a sativa. As long as frost is avoided before harvest, it finishes reliably in most non-tropical outdoor settings.

SCROG (Screen of Green) setups work very well. The strain’s stretchiness benefits from canopy training, helping keep light distribution even and growth manageable.

Like most sativas, it thrives under high-intensity lighting. Strong LED or HID setups will support better development, especially during its long vegetative growth.

It’s moderate. Early on, a steady nitrogen-rich diet helps fuel its growth. Later, it responds well to a balanced bloom nutrient with extra magnesium to support its sativa vigor.

Regular pruning in veg helps shape the plant and open airflow. In flower, thinning dense areas around mid-bloom can help prevent mold and improve light access.

In ideal conditions, it can reach 2.5 meters or more. It grows with long internodes and wide spacing, so ample room and vertical clearance are helpful.