Early Durban is a great choice for outdoor cultivation especially in higher latitude regions where it will finish flowering early enough to beat the advance of colder and wetter weather patterns. It is a cross of South Africa's famous Durban Poison with a Skunk #1.
Early Durban is very sativa dominant with the potential to grow quite large and it also has a comparatively short flowering period of about 8 weeks which means that grown outdoors in e.g. Holland it will be ready to harvest by the beginning of October. It is also an easy strain to grow indoors where its size can be restricted by forcing flowering earlier. THC levels have been measured at 18%. Early Durban has a lovely aniseed flavour and a smooth. easy-going, somewhat cerebral sativa high.
Strain FAQ
How do hybrid strains benefit from greenhouse cultivation?
Greenhouse hybrids are created to be the best of the best, combining sativa and indica genetics to thrive. These strains reportedly adapt well to greenhouse conditions and have hybrid vigour, which is said to result in faster growth and larger harvests. They are generally sought after by legal greenhouse growers seeking robust and abundant plants.
Which terpenes give cannabis its anise scent?
In addition to terpinolene, myrcene and limonene contribute to anise flavour. Myrcene adds earthy, musky aromas and spice, while limonene lends sweetness and citrus to the anise flavour.
Why do Sativa-dominant strains flower slower than Indicas?
Sativa-dominant strains flower slower than their indica cousins, usually in around 60–90 days. Their sluggish pace reflects their equatorial heritage, where longer growing seasons have moulded their growth patterns.
How have African and Middle Eastern genetics influenced modern hybrid strains?
Modern breeding programmes have improved cannabis' resilience, potency, and cannabinoid and terpene profiles by using these genetics. Cannabis strains are more diverse and enhanced because of this influence.
Why are regular seeds so important in the creation of new cannabis strains?
Breeding starts with regular seeds, which provide both male and female plants. This allows breeders to mix and combine features to generate new and exciting cannabis strains. To make children you need a male and a female!