Durban Poison
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DURBAN POISON STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Sativa
Genetics: Landrace South African variety, at times crossed with Skunk for stability
Geographic Origin: South Africa
Seed Company/Clone: Many versions available in seed form — African Seeds, Dutch Passion, Afropips, Nirvana, and Sensi Seeds all have versions of it.
Description: A landrace Sativa variety from South Africa, Durban Poison is known for its spicy/sweet anise-like smell and taste and it’s clear-headed cerebral effect. Though it’s a (normally) pure Sativa, most versions finish fairly quickly and don’t stretch like crazy. Many claim the real South African Durban Poison is very racy and finishes as long as 120 days, but that’s not the case for the versions available in seed form (Afropips and African Seeds seems to be the longest to finish).
History
Story: Sam the Skunkman, speaking on the version he is responsible for:
“South African Durban Poison was first introduced by me. I got maybe 100 seeds from South Africa and grew them in California in the late 70′s. Most were hermaphrodite, small calyxs, as well as not so great buds. But I saw the potential for an early Sativa so I worked with it for a few years to clean it up. I finally eliminated most of all the bad traits, and introduced it in the early 80′s. When I took it to Amsterdam it was an immediate hit, one of the few Sativa strains that can be grown outdoors in Holland most years if the weather is OK at harvest time. Every seed merchant in Holland bought some and made copies as well as Hybrids; all of the Durban Poison genetics being passed around were originally from my work until Afro-Seeds popped up a few years ago. My Durban Poison is Sativa, pure IBL Landrace created from seed lines, maintained with clones, Male and Female. There is no change in the genepool now as any seeds are produced from selected clones 20 years old. The plants had a strong licorice/anise smell and taste, as well as being quite early in maturation. The strength was med-strong, vigor strong, yield quite good, very consistant. To be honest I considered it a daytime smoke.”
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Growing Information
Flowering Time: Depends on the version, most floating around or from Dutch companies are between 8 and 10 weeks, while the African seed companies tend to be longer, going as long as 120.
Preferred Growing Medium: Durban was known and loved in Holland because it was one of the few Sativas that could finish outdoors — the short-flowering versions are suitable for Northern climates. Grows very tall outdoors, but most varieties are totally manageable indoors, especially with training such as SCROG.
Patient Expectations
Scent: Very distinct blend of sweet and spicy smells — fennel, anise, orange, lemons…
Flavor: Very much like the smell, it can have a spicy bite or be on the sweeter side, but normally has that anise/fennel twang to it.
Effects: Durban is a fabulous daytime strain, with a clear, functional effects package that stimulates creativity, sociability, and overall mood. Energetic and bordering on racy/anxious at times… The primary medicinal benefits are appetite stimulation, migraine relief, and anti-nausea.
KindReviews:
Durban Poison – Green Dream Health Services – November 2010
Durban Poison – Advanced Medical Alternatives – September 2010
Durban Poison – Nedicate – July 2010
Durban Poison – Green Belly Community Garden – July 2010
Durban Poison – Natural Remedies – June 2010
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Alaskan Thunderf*ck
ALASKAN THUNDERF*CK STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid
Genetics: Northern California Sativa and Afghani genetic lines, possibly containing Oaxacan Gold and/or Original Haze
Geographic Origin: Matanuska Valley of Alaska, strains originally brought from Northern California
Seed Company/Clone: Original is clone only, but there are seed versions offered by Sagarmatha, Reeferman, and in the past by Brothers Grimm
Description: An extremely powerful Sativa-dominant strain with an odd musky fruit-meets-chocolate taste and smell package, the ATF originated in Alaska in the 1970′s but retains its popularity to this day.
History
Story: Originally called “Matanuska Valley Thunder Fuck”, this strain became popular back in the mid 1970′s when High Times magazine did a story on the strain following the court decision that essentially legalized marijuana possession in Alaska. Shortening the name to the more friendly Matanuska Thunder Fuck, the strain eventually became known as Alaskan Thunderfuck by the non-native speakers who heard tale and traveled to Alaska to experience it for themselves. Originally a much more Sativa-dominant plant, it had more Afghani bred in for heartiness. The original clones went underground following DEA raids in the 1980′s, at times being protected by the Hell’s Angels.
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Growing Information
Flowering Time: Normally in the 70 days area, but some can go over 100 days in certain conditions
Preferred Growing Medium: Flowers late and long outdoors, but normally speeds up when grown indoors. The structure has definite Afghani influences, but the flowers tend to be foxtailed with thick, ropey pistils that retain their thickness and prominence when dried. ATF will take rather strong feeding and produce well.
Patient Expectations
Scent: Musky fruit with a light sweetness
Flavor: Much like the smell, it has lightly sweet but musky fruit flavors and an interesting smooth chocolatey quality
Effects: Overwhelmingly potent at times for some users, the ATF packs a strong Sativa punch that uplifts the mood but often leaves the user with no ability to do anything other than hang on for the ride. Strong body relaxation and mood elevation combine with appetite stimulation and ocular relief to make ATF a particularly medicinal Sativa.
KindReviews:
Alaskan Thunderf*ck – Green Dream Health Services – August 2010