
- A classic sativa that rewards careful greenhouse management with lively effects and bold citrus notes.
Durban
Durban is a sativa-dominant landrace offering a clear, energising high and bright citrus flavours.
- Bright citrus aroma with a clean sativa high
- Performs strongly in sheltered greenhouse setups
- Stimulating, focused effects for daytime use
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18-22% |
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<1% |
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Durban Poison x South African Landrace |
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Sativa-dominant (landrace) |
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Moderate |
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8-10 weeks |
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Tall, up to 2m+ |
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Medium-high |
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Citrus, Tropical, Pine |
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Feminised |
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Humid greenhouse conditions |
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Energetic, Focused, Uplifting |
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Indoor / Outdoor / Greenhouse |
About Durban
Durban is a pure sativa lineage with roots in South African landrace stock, prized for its uplifting and focused effects. It produces tall, airy plants with long internodes and fragrant citrus-pine buds; growers in temperate zones often favour greenhouse cultivation to control seasonal humidity and extend the growing window. When managed with good airflow, appropriate training and balanced nutrients, Durban yields well and delivers a reliably stimulating daytime experience.
Durban is a classic sativa-dominant landrace known for a clear, cerebral high. It exhibits the rapid mental lift typical of African sativas.
THC levels generally sit between 18 and 22 per cent. That potency delivers a pronounced psychoactive effect suitable for daytime use by experienced consumers.
CBD content is very low, usually under one per cent. It is therefore not primarily chosen for high-CBD therapeutic needs.
This strain traces directly to Durban landrace stock from South Africa crossed with regional landraces. It retains pure sativa traits of fast flowering and open branching from its lineage.
Seeds are commonly sold as feminised to ensure a sinsemilla crop for growers. Autoflower variants exist but photo-period feminised seeds deliver the classic sativa performance.
Growing Durban in humid greenhouse conditions demands vigilant mould prevention and steady ventilation. It is moderately challenging because its open structure needs support against damp and pests.
Flowering typically completes in eight to ten weeks indoors. Outdoors the crop will finish by late autumn depending on seasonal light and temperatures.
Yields are medium to high when plants receive good light and training. In Suffolk careful canopy management will increase harvest weight compared with shaded sites.
Plants develop tall, lanky stems with long internodes that favour trellising. Expect heights commonly reaching around two metres in greenhouse or sheltered outdoor conditions.
Durban performs well both indoors and outdoors, and in Suffolk many growers use a greenhouse to extend the season. Outdoors it needs a sunny, sheltered spot and benefits from training to control height.
In Suffolk, humid greenhouse conditions require careful dehumidification and constant airflow to prevent bud rot when growing Durban. Regular pruning and spacing reduce humidity pockets and help flowers mature cleanly.
The high is energising and mentally focused with a steady onset. It enhances creativity and sociability while rarely producing heavy sedation.
Flavours are bright citrus with sweet tropical notes and an underlying pine resin. The smoke is clean with a lingering fragrant finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Yes, Durban can be grown outdoors in the UK but it needs a sunny, sheltered site and protection from persistent rain late in the season.
High airflow and extract ventilation are essential; use circulating fans and vents to prevent humidity build-up and reduce the risk of mould.
Increase phosphorus and potassium during flowering while maintaining moderate nitrogen early in bloom to support bud development without excessive foliage.
Use topping, low-stress training and trellising to manage height and encourage multiple colas while keeping canopy airflow open.
Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with a few ambers for a balanced, energetic high; timing depends on local seasonality.
Keep plants well spaced, remove inner foliage, control humidity below 50–55% during late flowering, and monitor closely after rain or watering.
Durban adapts to outdoor cannabis cultivation in warm, dry microclimates but in the UK growers often use a greenhouse to manage humidity and extend the season.
Common pests include spider mites and aphids; integrated pest management and regular inspections help keep infestations low.
Dry slowly over seven to ten days at around 45–55% RH then cure in jars for at least two weeks to improve aroma and smoothness.
Yes, they produce a pronounced citrus and pine aroma during late flowering, so ventilation and discretion are important in sensitive locations.
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