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Cannabis Strain Review: Durban Poison

a.k.a. Dubai Poison
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before cleaning or working out
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 95% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Terpinolene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
81%
Energetic
78%
Uplifted
77%
Happy
70%
Focused
40%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
21%
Headache
20%
Dry Eyes
11%
The Scaries
7%
Dizzy
4%

Durban Poison has an ASHI score of 10 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 35 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Durban Poison won 3 awards in categories like in places like USA-California. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 95% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Best Sativa Nw Cannabis Classic
2 Best Sativa Nw Cannabis Classic
7 Outdoor The Emerald Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Euphoric, Energetic, Uplifted, Happy and Focused effects of Durban Poison produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. Durban Poison has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain, and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Durban Poison's primary terpenes are Terpinolene, Caryophyllene, Humulene, Limonene and Linalool. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Durban Poison that includes: Earthy, Pine, Sweet, Citrus and Herbal, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Durban Poison has an aroma profile of Spicy, Sweet and Fruity.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
8.6 - 26%
CBD
0.02 - 1%
CBN
0.3 - 1%
CBDV
CBD-A
0.05%
CBG-A

Durban Poison presents Terpinolene, Ocimene, Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 8.6 - 26%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.02 - 1%. CBN levels should be around 0.3 - 1%. CBG in this strain should be about 0.8 - 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors temperate to sunny climates, away from frost Easy

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Late September to Early October > 80in 16oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
9 weeks > 80in 13oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Durban Poison is known for being easy. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect > 80in height to be with a yield of 13oz/ m2 in about 9 weeks. Outdoors, Durban Poison should harvest around Late September to Early October you can expect > 80in height and 16oz/ plant yield.

Durban Poison shares genetics with Pure South African Sativa .

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The apple notes from Apple Crisp will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Terpinolene, from Durban Poison. The smoky, apple and nutmeg flavors found in Terpinolene will expand and heighten the already savory, rich and sweet aspects of this glorious Apple Crisp Recipe. Since we suggest you try Durban Poison before cleaning or working out, you might want to check out our recipe for Weed Smoothie. When you're looking to get the job done you need the right fuel. This smoothie combined with with this strain will give you optimum results. You'll be done before you know it and enjoy every detail of the experience.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain