The Hazy History of Durban Poison

So, let's take a trip down the rabbit hole of Durban Poison, a strain with a tangled history.

Once upon a time, in the distant land of South Africa, where the sun kisses the earth and the plants dance to their own rhythm, there lived a humble weed known as Durban Poison. Now, this wasn't your average backyard bud; oh no, Durban Poison was the stuff of legend, whispered about in the smoky corners of Amsterdam's coffee shops and the hazy memories of American cannabis enthusiasts.

But what exactly is this Durban Poison, you ask? Well, my curious compadre, it's what we call a landrace cultivar – a strain so pure, born from the earth itself. Picture fields of green stretching as far as the eye can see, tended to by generations of

bud-loving families who knew a thing or two about good herb.

Legend has it that in the late 1970s, a daring cannabis breeder named Ed Rosenthal embarked on a journey to Amsterdam in search of the ultimate buzz. Now, some say he ventured into the heart of South Africa to find the elusive Durban Poison, but Ed himself set the record straight – it was a coffee shop named after a South African province that held the key to this potent strain.

With seeds in hand, Ed returned to California, where he shared his bounty with the likes of the legendary Skunkman Sam, a maestro of marijuana genetics. Together, they embarked on a quest to tame the wild nature of Durban Poison, breeding out its quirks until it was fit for the international stage.

Fast forward to the mid-1980s, and Skunkman Sam, now armed with his prized genetics, made the pilgrimage to Amsterdam, where he met a cannabis guru named Nevil Schoenmakers. Through Nevil's seed bank and other Dutch establishments, Durban Poison found its way into the eager hands of enthusiast worldwide.

But where does Durban Poison get its unique flavor, you ask? Some say it's like a sweet symphony of pine and licorice, with a citrusy twist that tickles the taste buds. The ancestral plants of the modern-day Durban Poison strain are thought to have come from a hilly area just outside the city or Durban, South Africa. And let's not forget about its terpenes – D-Limonene, myrcene, pinene – a veritable cocktail of goodness.

Ah, yes, the stuff of legend – like sipping an espresso spiked with pixie dust, Durban Poison packs a punch. So, dear reader, if you ever find yourself in need of a pick-me-up, look no further than Durban Poison.