Durban Poison 80s

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Basic infos

Durban Poison 80s is an sativa from ACE Seeds and can be cultivated indoors and outdoors (Where the plants will need a flowering time of ±91 days) ACE Seeds's Durban Poison 80s is/was never available as feminized seeds.

ACE Seeds Description

Durban Poison (1980s Landrace) is a legendary 100% sativa landrace originating from the northern coastal belt of Durban, South Africa. Known worldwide as one of the most potent and pure Sativas, this classic African bush cannabis has been preserved in its original form, untouched by modern hybridization.

These genetics were sourced by Ryan, a passionate South African strain hunter, who received vintage Durban Poison seeds from his father’s friend — a grower and seller of Durban Poison in the 1980s. Of the 200 seeds collected, only 20 germinated and 13 survived to maturity, making this a rare example of authentic 1980s Durban Poison. Unlike contemporary Dutch varieties, these plants offer true heritage African Sativa traits.

Durban Poison is highly vigorous, hardy, and extremely pest- and mold-resistant, making it ideal for cultivation in humid environments. It grows tall and wide, reaching up to 4 meters (13 ft), with sprawling branches forming a creeper-like structure. During flowering, the branches produce small popcorn-style buds culminating in large terminal colas. Outdoor plants planted in early spring have a flowering time of 15 weeks and yield generous harvests of premium-quality African Sativa.

Its aroma is distinctly African, with peppery notes accented by hints of passion fruit, while the effects are powerful and cerebral, enhancing creativity, clarity, and energy, with a THC content around 16%. Ideal for enthusiasts and landrace preservers alike, this Durban Poison is classic, potent, and historically significant.

Type: Sativa Landrace (P2)
Format: Regular
Sativa / Indica Ratio: 100% Sativa

Flowering Time:

• Indoors: 11–15 weeks
• Outdoors: End of October / Early November

Yield: Average–High

Resistances:

• Spider mites: Average–High
• Powder mildew: Very High
• Botrytis: Very High
• White fly: Average
• Cold: Average
• Heat: High

Recommended Latitude: 0º–47º

Genetics: Landrace strain (P2) from the North coast of Durban, Kwazulu-Natal

Structure: Tall (4 m) and wide, with branches spreading in a creeper-like structure. Branches produce small popcorn foxtailing buds leading to large terminal colas.

Bouquet: Strong peppery aroma with hints of passion fruit

Effects / High: Classic 1980s Durban Poison delivers mind-numbing, cerebral Sativa effects that enhance creativity and focus, suppress appetite, and last longer than average. Most users report clear-headed energy with slight anxiety in some cases.

Terpene Profile: Not yet analyzed