Durban Poison vs OG Kush: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Durban Poison and OG Kush? 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
- OG Kush: Hybrid (Chemdawg × Hindu Kush × Lemon Thai) – THC: 19-26% – Euphoric, relaxing, uplifting, talkative
Effects Comparison
Durban Poison is known for its Energetic, uplifting, focused, happy effects, making it popular among users looking for ADHD, depression, fatigue, anxiety. OG Kush on the other hand delivers Euphoric, relaxing, uplifting, talkative effects, commonly used for Stress, anxiety, headaches, depression.
Flavor & Aroma
Durban Poison offers Sweet anise, pine, earth, spice, while OG Kush is characterized by Lemon, pine, fuel, earth, wood.
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. OG Kush flowers in 8-9 weeks, growing to 90-130 cm (indoor) / up to 160 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m².
Awards
- Durban Poison: Leafly Top 10 Sativas; High Times notable
- OG Kush: High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple wins
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Durban PoisonSativa THC
17-26% CBD
< 1% |
OG KushHybrid THC
19-26% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Pure Sativa (Landrace – South Africa) | Hybrid (Chemdawg × Hindu Kush × Lemon Thai) |
| 🌍 Origin | South Africa – Durban | USA – Florida / California |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-9 weeks | 8-9 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 250 cm (outdoor) | 90-130 cm (indoor) / up to 160 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 400-500 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500 g/plant | 500 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Mid-season (October) | Mid-season (October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Energetic, uplifting, focused, happy | Euphoric, relaxing, uplifting, talkative |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Sweet anise, pine, earth, spice | Lemon, pine, fuel, earth, wood |
| 🏆 Awards | Leafly Top 10 Sativas; High Times notable | High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple wins |
| 🏥 Medical Use | ADHD, depression, fatigue, anxiety | Stress, anxiety, headaches, depression |