Poison Runtz by Mavericks Genetics

Poison Runtz by Mavericks Genetics marries an African landrace legend with a modern candy icon. Bred from Durban Poison x Runtz, it is a perfectly balanced 50% Indica / 50% Sativa feminized hybrid rated at 28% THC (± 2%).

The colas stand out with deep red tones and hints of violet under a heavy trichome layer. The aroma is sweet, fruity and earthy, with total terpenes listed at 3.00%.

Poison Runtz finishes in a fast 7-9 weeks of bloom and yields up to 450 g/m² (1.47 oz/ft²) indoors and up to 800 g (28.2 oz) per plant outdoors. In the Northern Hemisphere, outdoor harvest falls in early October.

Poison Runtz Lineage: Durban Poison x Runtz

Durban Poison is a South African Sativa known for its energetic character, sweet anise-like aroma and fast, vigorous growth. Runtz brings candy sweetness, rich color and dense, resin-heavy flowers. The pairing keeps the Durban drive while adding Runtz flavor and bag appeal.

As a 50/50, the plant shows hybrid vigor with a moderate stretch and good branching. Mavericks lists a 99% feminization rate.

Aroma, Flavor and Effect

Sweet, fruity candy notes lead the aroma, with an earthy undertone that adds depth. The flavor follows suit: fruity on the inhale, a grounded earthy finish on the exhale.

The effect reflects both parents. An energetic, clear-headed lift from the Durban side comes first, then a smooth Runtz body ease rounds it out. It works well for daytime projects, social plans or relaxed evenings.

Thanks to its Runtz side, the candy sweetness holds up well during curing, while the earthy undertone from Durban Poison becomes a little deeper and richer after a few weeks in sealed jars.

The coloring also makes it a standout in the jar. Deep red and violet calyxes under a frosty coat give the cured flower a look that is rare among balanced hybrids.

Growing Poison Runtz Indoors and Outdoors

Indoors, expect some stretch from the Sativa side. Top early, use LST and set up a SCROG net to keep the canopy flat. The short 7-9 week bloom makes it a good option for growers who want more harvests per year.

Outdoors, full sun and plenty of root space let it reach the breeder figure of 800 g (28.2 oz) per plant. The early-October finish in the Northern Hemisphere is helpful in areas with a short season.

Cool nights in the final weeks help bring out the red and violet coloring that makes this strain so striking.

Its Sativa heritage gives it vigor and a strong response to training. Supercropping the tallest branches early in the stretch is a simple way to keep the canopy level without slowing growth.

Feed moderately through bloom and avoid pushing nitrogen after the stretch. The red and violet tones show most strongly on a vigorous plant that is allowed to finish naturally, and a gentle taper of nutrients in the final ten days helps the sweet fruit come through cleanly.

Poison Runtz Characteristics

Strain type	Feminized
Genetics	Durban Poison x Runtz
Indica/Sativa	50% Indica / 50% Sativa
THC	28% (± 2%)
Effect	Energetic lift, smooth body ease
Aroma/Flavor	Sweet, fruity, earthy
Indoor yield	450 g/m² (1.47 oz/ft²)
Outdoor yield	800 g/plant (28.2 oz/plant)
Flowering time	7-9 weeks
Outdoor harvest	Early October
Cola color	Deep red with hints of violet
Terpenes (total %)	3.00%
Feminization rate	99%
Best cultivation technique	Early topping, LST and SCROG

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