Durban Poison reviews
Read people’s experiences with the cannabis strain Durban Poison.
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This is the strain for those that purely enjoy the act of smoking above all else, yet it doesn't compromise on it's high, providing an uplifting, almost spiritual experience. This is a strain best for joints.
Visually the buds are very dense, with tiny, dusty flowers with pale orange stamens packed closely together, appearing as one thick mass of plant from afar. The tricchromes are closer to a dark suede than white and appear wet and less crystalline than some other strains.
The smell is sweet -- sweeter than any strain I have tried before, with an overtone of pine and warm earthy undertone. Though the smell is beautiful, this strain is not particularly stinky, like kush or purps, lending a nice pleasantness to itself.
The taste exceeds the excellent aroma, having the flavors of Meyer lemon pie and bittersweet chocolate (which is well-accentuated by tobacco if one cuts their joints this way). The chocolate flavors are tasted on the inhale and the sweet, non-bitter lemon flavors come through on the exhale and stick around for a dozen seconds or so. The best tasting bud there is.
The high is felt almost immediately when smoked, but takes a while to peak -- slow and steady, building up smoothly never seeming to be too much no matter how much you smoke, which, if you enjoy the act of smoking cannabis, is a good thing. It is stimulating, but not uncomfortable with little to no anxiety. There is a pleasant floatiness in the body and the mind, thoughts drifting to a metaphysical, even religious nature. This is a great strain for a few very close friends who love to chew the fat on the bigger things in life.
Overall, this strain is one of my top 5 favorites, perhaps even my favorite. It is a wild cannabis strain, meaning that is has not been cross-bed (though probably selectively bred) and has an "ancient" lineage. It is a wonder the high is so pleasant compared to sativa hybrids. I highly recommend that anyone in need of a sativa dominant strain dry this one.
Location: Lightshade on Sheridan
THC: 1.22%
CBD: Unknown
THC-A: 21.5%
Additional Notes: Tried four flavors from two different Lightshade locations. Two were hit, two were miss. This is one of the misses.
Appearance Rating: 3.00 Appearance Description: The individuals growing this strain did a great job. However, I did find a couple of seeds which was a little disappointing. The trimmers left all sorts of leaf and stems - and not the leaves covered in trichomes.
Taste Rating: 4.00
Taste Description: The flavor of these is rather unique. It is almost a sweet lemon citrus with an herby spice to it. This is not one of my favorite flavors, but was a nice change of pace.
Effects Rating: 4.00
Effects Description: This strain gave me some creative energy and put me in the mood to get things done. Despite having strong sativa effects, I didn't feel any anxiety from it. The high seemed to come in and leave relatively quickly.
Overall Rating: 3.67
Overall Summary: It is really disappointing to see these with leaves, stems, and even some seeds. I feel this strain has some serious potential, but everyone involved in the cultivation of this cut has some room for improvement.
I'm Keith Von Fraichen ... You Keep On Fraiching
May 13, 2012
Born and bred in Durban, South Africa I've been smoking DP all my life. From my younger days of buying readymade blah's (joints) at Cool Runnings to purchasing top notch indoor and hydro grades I can say without a doubt that DP is the best, most balanced green I've ever smoked. Best part of the week was a sunday morning DP skyf on the way to beach follwed by a swim in the Indian Ocean with the high lasting all the way back home to a cracker breakfast. THE best strain for smoking in a group and having lekker discussions.
wow this stuff is strong. don't be fooled by the lower THC%. true sativa head high. this is a creeper. Has taste of lemon. This makes a wonderful day use for me
It is truly the mark of a connoisseur when one enjoys a Sativa and it is a rare thing in any of today's markets to find a truly worth while strain; especially one considered to be 100%, never hybridized. As a grower and smoker of Durban Poison I can say that I do not regret the lengthy time it takes for her to ripen fully, or the difficulty in trimming every small spiny leaf and curing them to perfection. Because she is a gorgeous plant to watch grow, and the aroma she emits while when ripe is unlike any other and remains with the bud throughout the life of its cure. All head, no body, and a mood that is hopeful, determined, and deep. Great for smart things and video games.
If I was only allowed one word to describe it the word would be brilliant, in every aspect of the word.
One hit wonder for casual smokers, three-toke treasure for anyone else. This strain is very light in taste and doesn't choke you up and make you cough too much. Energetic high, no couch lock here. Visually this stuff is stuff isn't exceptional so I won't add a picture. It's whitish green with fine, even sugar not the thick chunky kind. There are a few reddish hairs but that's it. Primo stuff.
My go to strain for studying, focusing, and getting shit done. The high is smooth and exciting with a long slow taper off. On top of the energy boost and mood lift, there's no craving for munchies thanks to the high THCV content. Definitely a top 3 in strains for me.
This is my fav go to strain. I smoke it early in the day and it’s a great jumpstart. It gives me that extra boost of energy. Definitely not for nighttime or you will not sleep at all. This also is an appetite suppressant. I don’t get the munchies at all with this. Helps me with anxiety. Puts me in a great mood. Which the effects lasted longer. Feeling last 2-3 hours.