Durban Poison: Nearly Historical

What You May Expect When You Try Durban Poison

You may feel:

Focused

Uplifted

Creative

Durban Poison is a legendary cultivar known as a “landrace strain,” the term for a pure sativa or indica cultivar (sativa in Durban Poison’s case) native to a region. Named after its origins in Durban, a port city in South Africa, this cultivar is loved by long-time consumers and newcomers alike for its uplifting, productivity-sparking effects. You’ll find Durban Poison strain flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and more at The Travel Agency. This cultivar is so iconic that it’s almost always on our menu.

Some cannabis experts might call Durban Poison a matriarch of the modern cannabis genome. It’s one of about five cultivars that are the genetic parents of all the strains available in the cannabis market today. From its inspiring effects to its storied place in cannabis’s history, this cultivar is well worth trying.

Remember: No two people experience any cultivar in quite the same way. Your experience with Durban Poison may strongly differ from what you read here, and that’s entirely OK.

How long has the Durban Poison strain been around?

Durban Poison’s genetics date back centuries, if not millennia. In the city of Durban, this landrace cultivar evolved alongside people and was domesticated as civilizations rooted and grew. Some sources claim that Indigenous people in the area cultivated plants in the 14th century that are the genetic parents of Durban Poison, though as with other landrace cultivars, its complete genetic origins are unclear.

According to cannabis legend, the esteemed cannabis grower and advocate Ed Rosenthal first encountered Durban Poison while traveling in South Africa. Rosenthal was drawn to its fast-flowering time and shared its seeds with other cannabis enthusiasts such as Sam the Skunkman. Not long after, Durban Poison was everywhere in the Dutch cannabis market. Today, in legal cannabis markets worldwide, this cultivar remains highly sought-after.

Should I enjoy Durban Poison during the daytime?

Durban Poison is an excellent choice for daytime enjoyment. You may find that it brings more uplifting sensations when you’re hiking outdoors or just taking a walk, going somewhere to laugh, or focusing on a creative project or mindful craft. It’s also a great choice for experienced cannabis consumers and the less traveled alike.

Will Durban Poison give me cottonmouth?

Durban Poison may give you cottonmouth, but this effect isn’t unique to this cultivar — it’s common for cannabis to give you cottonmouth. A simple solution is to enjoy a refreshing beverage while going about your elevated day. Even better: Choose a drink that complements the flavors and smells in Durban Poison. Travel light with your favorite warm herbal tea with honey, iced coconut water, or any beverage with mint and lime.

Durban Poison essentials: What you need to know before you try

What’s the terpene content of Durban Poison?

The dominant terpenes in Durban Poison are terpinolene, myrcene, and pinene. Terpinolene is known for its broadly woody, herbal, and sometimes citrusy scent, and it’s associated with energizing and creative effects. Myrcene is also herbal and earthy, and it’s associated with sedative effects. Pinene, along with terpinolene, may account for why myrcene’s sedation often isn’t part of the Durban Poison experience. It brings pine-like aromas and energizing, invigorating sensations to cannabis.

What does Durban Poison smell like?

Durban Poison flower’s aroma is sweet and spicy, and you may sense a bit of pine, citrus, and earthiness in the flavor profile too. These flavors may be more obvious as you consume your Durban Poison instead of when you breathe in its gorgeous aroma beforehand. Either way, this cultivar’s sensory experience offers a multifaceted route directly into energized bliss.

What’s the cannabinoid content of Durban Poison?

Durban Poison has THC content of 15% to 29% THC and around 1% CBG. As THC content goes, 15% is quite low, whereas 29% is quite high. That said, given Durban Poison’s daytime-friendly effects and rare status as a landrace strain, it may well be the perfect cultivar for beginners regardless of its THC content.

What Durban Poison strain products can you buy in New York City?

Visit The Travel Agency’s menu to find the latest Durban Poison products near you. Some of our favorites include:

Florist Farms’ Durban Poison 510-thread vape cart, with a highly potent THC content of 90%.

Hepworth’s Durban Poison 510-thread vape cart, which is less potent but still strong at 84.01% THC content.

How to shop for Durban Poison at The Travel Agency

Shop for Durban Poison at The Travel Agency online or in person.

Order ahead for no-hassle pickup. Whether you’re closest to our Union Square, Downtown Brooklyn, or Fifth Avenue location, you won’t have to wait long to get the products you need. Place your order online before you arrive to be in and out — we make traveling in style a total breeze.

Choose delivery. For the kind of travel that involves mostly staying glued to your couch, we offer weed delivery in NYC. Have your ID ready once your delivery driver arrives, and it’s off to paradise — all without the boarding pass.

Visit us in person. Durban Poison is only one route toward unforgettable adventures. Swing by The Travel Agency in person for help from our budtenders in choosing the best strain for your journey. Better yet, choose Durban Poison and another cultivar. A world of possibility awaits you when you visit us in person.

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Durban Poison shopping tips

Shopping for the Durban Poison strain in NYC goes best when you:

Choose a licensed dispensary. At only licensed dispensaries will you find products that have undergone New York’s rigorous cannabis testing protocol. Look for a QR code at or near a dispensary’s door — this is the official New York State Dispensary Verification Tool. Upon scanning it, you should see proof that the dispensary is licensed.

Check the product’s certificate of analysis (COA). All products at licensed dispensaries will have a COA, or a link to a website containing it, on their packaging. Reading the COA will tell you the product’s cannabinoid content, terpene content, and other important information.

Read reviews. Since no two people experience any cultivar in quite the same manner, reading plenty of reviews can help you figure out whether Durban Poison is truly right for you. And if all the reviews are too much, there’s another way to get expert help.

Chat with a budtender. Visit The Travel Agency and ask our budtenders whether Durban Poison is a good fit for the experience you’re seeking from cannabis. If not, our budtenders will recommend you a handful of other cultivars — there are literally hundreds to consider. It’s a lot, and at The Travel Agency, you never have to go it alone. Blissful travels await.