Durban Poison in Queens: THC, Effects and Where to Find It
The landrace sativa that every modern "daytime" strain gets compared to. Here is what it is and what is on our shelf.
Durban Poison is one of the few strains on a New York menu that is not a cross of anything. It is a landrace: a sativa that grew around the port city of Durban, South Africa, long before anyone was breeding cannabis on purpose. That is why it shows up in so many family trees and why people who want a clean daytime sativa still ask for it by name.
Genetics and numbers
Pure sativa landrace from South Africa. Seeds were brought to the United States in the 1970s and the line was selected over the following years for faster flowering and heavier resin. It is usually terpinolene-dominant, which is uncommon, and it is one of the strains known for measurable THCV. Modern indoor batches test in the mid to high twenties for THC.
Smell and taste
Sweet and sharp at the same time: anise or black licorice up front, then pine and a little citrus peel. The buds are chunky for a sativa, with oversized resin glands that make it a favorite for hash makers.
What people report
Customers describe Durban Poison as clear-headed and energetic, the kind of flower people buy for the morning or for getting things done rather than for the couch. It is not a beginner's low-dose flower at these THC numbers; start with a small bowl.
On our shelf (as of October 3, 2026)
- Preferred Gardens Durban Poison, 3.5g flower, lab-tested 28.67% THC, $45
- Preferred Gardens Durban pre-roll, 28.98% THC, $15
How to get it
The live menu shows every Durban Poison product in stock right now, with the lab THC on each listing. Pickup is at 166-30 Jamaica Ave at Merrick Blvd, one block from Jamaica Center (E/J/Z). Delivery covers Queens, with $1 delivery on $50+ inside Jamaica (11432 to 11436); every zone and fee is on the delivery page. 21+ with valid government ID, checked on every order.
Menus change daily. If a batch sells through, the listing drops off the menu the same hour, so what you see there is what is actually on the shelf.
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FAQ
Is Durban Poison indica or sativa?
Sativa. It is a pure landrace from South Africa, not a hybrid.
How strong is Durban Poison?
The batch on our shelf on October 3, 2026 tested at 28.67% THC. Batches vary; the live menu shows the current lab number.
Where can I buy Durban Poison in Queens?
Silk Road NYC at 166-30 Jamaica Ave carries it when in stock, for pickup or delivery. Check the live menu for today's availability.