Durban Poison vs Lemon Haze: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Durban Poison and Lemon Haze? Whether you are a consumer choosing your next purchase or a grower planning your next harvest, this side-by-side guide covers everything you need to know.
Quick Overview
- Durban Poison: Pure Sativa (Landrace – South Africa) – THC: 17-26% – Energetic, uplifting, focused, happy
- Lemon Haze: Sativa dominant (Lemon Skunk × Silver Haze) – THC: 17-25% – Uplifting, energetic, euphoric, creative
Effects Comparison
Durban Poison is known for its Energetic, uplifting, focused, happy effects, making it popular among users looking for ADHD, depression, fatigue, anxiety. Lemon Haze on the other hand delivers Uplifting, energetic, euphoric, creative effects, commonly used for Depression, fatigue, stress, ADHD.
Flavor & Aroma
Durban Poison offers Sweet anise, pine, earth, spice, while Lemon Haze is characterized by Lemon, citrus, sweet, spice.
Growing Guide
Durban Poison flowers in 8-9 weeks, reaching 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 250 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m². Lemon Haze flowers in 8-9 weeks, growing to 100-160 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m².
Awards
- Durban Poison: Leafly Top 10 Sativas; High Times notable
- Lemon Haze: Cannabis Cup – Best Sativa
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Lemon HazeSativa THC
17-25% CBD
< 1% |
Durban PoisonSativa THC
17-26% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Sativa dominant (Lemon Skunk × Silver Haze) | Pure Sativa (Landrace – South Africa) |
| 🌍 Origin | USA / Netherlands | South Africa – Durban |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-9 weeks | 8-9 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 100-160 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) | 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 250 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 400-500 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 500 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Mid-season (October) | Mid-season (October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Uplifting, energetic, euphoric, creative | Energetic, uplifting, focused, happy |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Lemon, citrus, sweet, spice | Sweet anise, pine, earth, spice |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup – Best Sativa | Leafly Top 10 Sativas; High Times notable |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Depression, fatigue, stress, ADHD | ADHD, depression, fatigue, anxiety |