Durban Poison Regular gives you the South African classic the old-fashioned way: as regular photoperiod seeds that produce both males and females. Dutch Passion has offered this line for decades, selected from seeds that were inbred through the 1970s, and the regular version keeps the full genetic depth of one of cannabis history’s key Sativa strains.
That history matters to breeders. Durban Poison stands at the base of the GSC (Girl Scout Cookies) line, which later produced strains like Sherbet and Gelato. Having access to both male and female Durban Poison plants means you can explore that kind of breeding potential yourself, make crosses, or create seeds of your own.
Each pack contains 10 regular seeds, with an expected split of roughly half males and half females. Females bloom in about 8-9 weeks and yield 450-650 g/m² (1.47-2.13 oz/ft²) indoors, while outdoor plants can reach 300-400 cm (118-157 in).
Selecting and Breeding with Durban Poison Regular Seeds
Durban Poison brings several traits that breeders actively look for: a fast finish for a Sativa-dominant plant, dense buds, a very high calyx-to-leaf ratio, and a unique aniseed and licorice terpene profile with oversized resin glands. Using a Durban Poison male in a cross is one way to carry those features into a new line.
Pop the full pack, sex plants as soon as pre-flowers show, and decide which males to keep for pollen. Among the females, compare how strongly the aniseed and spice comes through, how much each one stretches after the switch to 12/12, and how dense the final buds become. Plants that combine strong aroma, moderate stretch and heavy resin are ideal mother plant candidates.
Keep your pick as a mother under 18/6 and take cuttings for future runs. Starting from regular seeds also preserves the natural variation within the line, which many growers consider the most authentic way to work with an old landrace-based strain.
Aroma, Effect, and Growing Tips
The flowers smell spicy and hazy, with aniseed, licorice, lemon and cloves. The effect is a clear, energizing Sativa high that boosts mood and creativity and lasts a long time, with a calmer phase if you smoke more.
Indoors, keep veg short at 3-4 weeks if you are not training, since she often doubles or triples in height during bloom. Topping, fimming, LST, supercropping and SCROG all work well thanks to her tough, flexible stems. Expect around 11-13 weeks from seed to harvest. Outdoors, give her plenty of space and plan for harvest in early to mid fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
Durban Poison Regular Characteristics
| Strain type | Regular photoperiod |
| Genetics | Durban x unknown Indica (South African heritage) |
| Indica/Sativa | Sativa-dominant |
| THC | High |
| Effect | Clear, energizing, creative |
| Flavor | Aniseed, licorice, lemon, cloves |
| Indoor yield | 450-650 g/m² (1.47-2.13 oz/ft²) |
| Flowering time | 8-9 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | Early to mid fall (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Height | Up to 300-400 cm (118-157 in) outdoors |
| Structure | Stretchy, vigorous, many side branches |
| Bud appearance | Dense, slim buds with high calyx-to-leaf ratio |
| Best cultivation technique | Early sexing, mother selection, SCROG, LST |
FAQ
Why buy Durban Poison Regular instead of feminized?
Regular seeds give both males and females. They are the right choice if you want pollen for crosses, want to make your own seeds, or want to select a mother plant from a broader genetic range.
How many seeds are in a pack of Durban Poison Regular?
Each pack contains 10 regular photoperiod seeds, typically splitting into about half males and half females.
What traits can Durban Poison add to a breeding project?
Breeders value its fairly quick 8-9 week bloom for a Sativa-dominant plant, dense buds, high calyx-to-leaf ratio, heavy resin and distinctive aniseed and licorice aroma.
What should I look for in a Durban Poison mother plant?
Look for a female with strong aniseed and spice aroma, manageable stretch after the flip to 12/12, dense buds and heavy resin coverage. Keep her under 18/6 and take cuttings.
How tall does Durban Poison get?
Outdoors she can reach 300-400 cm (118-157 in). Indoors she often doubles or triples in height during flowering, so training or a short veg is recommended.
What kind of effect does Durban Poison have?
A classic Sativa effect: uplifting, energizing and creative, with a relatively long duration.
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