Durban Poison vs Northern Lights: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Durban Poison and Northern Lights? 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
- Northern Lights: Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) – THC: 16-21% – Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy
Effects Comparison
Durban Poison is known for its Energetic, uplifting, focused, happy effects, making it popular among users looking for ADHD, depression, fatigue, anxiety. Northern Lights on the other hand delivers Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy effects, commonly used for Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms.
Flavor & Aroma
Durban Poison offers Sweet anise, pine, earth, spice, while Northern Lights is characterized by Pine, earth, 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. Northern Lights flowers in 7-8 weeks, growing to 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m².
Awards
- Durban Poison: Leafly Top 10 Sativas; High Times notable
- Northern Lights: Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Durban PoisonSativa THC
17-26% CBD
< 1% |
Northern LightsIndica THC
16-21% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Pure Sativa (Landrace – South Africa) | Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) |
| 🌍 Origin | South Africa – Durban | USA to Netherlands (Afghani × Thai) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-9 weeks | 7-8 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 250 cm (outdoor) | 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 400-500 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500 g/plant | 500-600 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Mid-season (October) | Early (September – October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| ✨ Effect | Energetic, uplifting, focused, happy | Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Sweet anise, pine, earth, spice | Pine, earth, sweet, spice |
| 🏆 Awards | Leafly Top 10 Sativas; High Times notable | Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| 🏥 Medical Use | ADHD, depression, fatigue, anxiety | Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms |