Durban Poison

Despite its sinister moniker, Durban Poison's potent psychoactivity is pure pleasure. The South African landrace has an average THC content of 17%, but it can reach 25% through optimal cultivation. After years of selective inbreeding, which eliminated undesirable traits such as hermaphrodite tendencies, small calyxes, it was finally introduced in the early 80s. The strain first became an instant hit amongst Amsterdam home-growers as it is one of the very few Sativas that can thrive in the climate of northern Europe.Apart from its sought-after, high-quality grow inclinations, the variant gained worldwide popularity for its sweet fragrance and head to toe enlivening effect. It is ideal for staying productive and keeping up with the hustle and bustle. The flower also sparks euphoria and creativity. When consumed for medicinal purposes, it mitigates fatigue, stress, depression, anxiety, as well as chronic pain.Growers, beginners and experienced alike, and concentrate producers will love the over-sized, sparkling trichome crystals of Durban Poison. It produces medium to heavy yields, flowers faster than most Sativas, and is straightforward to cultivate. To make things even simpler, Homegrown Cannabis Co offers its feminized seeds, so marijuana gardening is without the complicated process of gender segregation.Growing Durban Poison from Feminized SeedsDepending on where Durban Poison is cultivated, it can grow medium to large. As expected, it reaches for the skies when reared outdoors, but is manageable indoors as long as the right training techniques are implemented. The buds are dense and compact like an Indica but are also long and tapered like a true Sativa. Arguably, the most head-turning trait of the cannabis is its shimmering blanket of milky-white trichome that gives the flowers an incredibly gluey texture. As for the rest of its plant parts, the leaves are forest green while the pistils are bright orange.Unlike other Sativas, Durban Poison, being of landrace roots, has sturdy branches and main stem. Thus, it will not need any support for its heavy colas. For best output, however, it pays to grow the cannabis in a place with favorable conditions.If the indoor grow area has limited vertical space (as most do) or growing a giant is just not in the plan, implementing a Screen of Green (ScrOG) setup helps. It restricts the height of the flora, making the plants grow wide and form an even, beautiful carpet of colas. Topping also encourages multiple apical colas instead of the usual one.As for the environmental requirements, maintain a temperature of around 21 to 26°C and the humidity level between 40% to 50%. With a suitable grow method and provisions, up to 400 grams of sticky buds can be harvested after only 7 to 9 weeks of fruiting. If, on the other hand, outdoor conditions are optimal - warm, sunshiny, and Mediterranean-like - feel free to grow in the open-air. If all goes well, it can produce around 500 grams of lovely, dense nugs for every plant. Be ready for an early harvest in the northern hemisphere by late September.Fragrance and FlavorDurban Poison possesses a very distinct blend of sweet, spicy, earthy, and woody fragrances. When combusted and inhaled, its intoxicating vapor coats the tongue. It gifts the palate with a complex concoction of flavors, the most distinguishable of which are the taste of pine, botanic, sandalwood, and wet loam.EffectsBy today's vertigo-inducing standards, Durban Poison's average THC load of 17% may be unimpressive. However, the effects of a cannabis not only depend on the amount of THC on the bud, as the terpenes and other cannabinoids also play a critical role as well. This Sativa landrace, in particular, is known for its potency despite ranking low in the numbers game. Plus, its influence maintains a good grip of the user for up to three hours.Durban Poison delivers an outstanding euphoric blow that instantly uplifts the spirit. It induces a positive mental state that is without worries, allowing the mind to focus on better things. New and creative ideas also rush in while the body experiences a boost in vigor. Due to such effects, the bud is excellent for daytime use, more effective brainstorming, or when there's simply a need to be productive.MedicalApart from THC, Durban Poison also holds health-giving terpenes such as Terpinolene, Myrcene, and Pinene, among many others. These aromatic compounds enhance the medicinal efficacy of the cannabis, allowing it to give a few hours of head to toe relief.The herb has anxiolytic properties that mitigate anxiety, stress, depression, and severe moodiness. Within minutes, a problem-free disposition is achieved. At the same time, its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities hush chronic pains and aches. It is often consumed for migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis. Additionally, the energizing effect of the strain fends of fatigue that slows the mind and the body down.To truly maximize the benefits of Durban Poison, always consume in moderation. Users with high THC tolerance and large groups should only use1 gram of ground DP or 10+ mg of Tetrahydrocannabinol in extract form. Stay well hydrated as well, as the bud can cause dry eyes and mouth even in low dosages. The adverse effects may get worse in high doses, possibly inducing dizziness, heightened anxiety, or even paranoia.Durban Poison Feminized SeedsMany of the desirable effects often associated with Sativa strains can be achieved through Durban Poison. Not only is it uplifting, the daytime bud is also useful for staying productive and getting creative juices flowing. When consumed for therapeutic purposes, it alleviates fatigue, stress, depression, anxiety, as well as chronic pain.Cultivating Durban Poison is also advantageous as it has very straightforward grow requirements. It is beginner-friendly, shares medium to heavy yields, and flowers faster than most Sativas. Even nicer, it boasts of generous resin production, making it suitable for concentrate extraction. The strain's feminized seeds from Homegrown Cannabis Co are all that and also without the complicated process of gender segregation, so simple can be simpler.