Gary Payton Weed Strain

Cookies Gary Payton, often just called “Gary Payton,” is a rare, evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) created by crossing The Y with Snowman strains. It’s known for its potent high and lasting effects, making it suitable for experienced users. The high kicks in almost immediately, elevating the mind into euphoria, increasing energy, and sometimes inducing giggles. With a THC level of 20-25% and a CBD level of 1-5%, it’s often used to treat headaches, stress, anxiety, depression, and ADD/ADHD. It has a spicy, sweet, savory diesel flavor with a herbal exhale, and its aroma is similarly pungent. The buds are small, grape-shaped, minty green with bright orange hairs and a frosty coating of white crystal trichomes​​.

Origin and History

Gary Payton strain, named after the NBA Hall of Famer, was developed by a collaboration between Cookies and Powerzzzup Genetics. It was bred by Kenny of Powerzzzup Genetics, who crossed The Y with Snowman. The 20th phenotype of this strain was selected as the elite variety, and it’s associated with Gary Payton’s number 20 jersey. The strain’s creation involved a deal to license Gary Payton’s name and likeness for this strain​​.

Composition and Breeding

This strain is a perfect 50/50 hybrid, combining the genetics of The Y and Snowman strains. Its balanced nature makes it appealing for those who enjoy both the characteristics of indica and sativa strains​​.

Appearance

Gary Payton buds are small and grape-shaped, featuring a minty green coloration with bright orange hairs. They are covered in a thick layer of frosty white crystal trichomes, adding to their visual appeal​​.

Strain Statistics

• THC Percentage: 20% – 25%
• CBD Percentage: 1% – 5%
• Strain Type: Balanced Hybrid
• Indica Percentage: 50%
• Sativa Percentage: 50%​​.

Terpenes

The dominant terpenes in the Gary Payton strain are Caryophyllene, Limonene, and Linalool. Caryophyllene offers a peppery scent and relaxing properties, Limonene provides a citrus flavor and is thought to be uplifting, and Linalool contributes a floral scent with sedative qualities​​.

Aroma and Flavor

Gary Payton has a unique flavor profile that includes diesel, herbal, spicy, and sweet notes. The aroma follows suit, with diesel, earthy, herbal, and sour undertones, making it distinctively pungent​​.

Potential Benefits from Using This Strain

The strain is known for its creativity-inducing, euphoric, focused, and giggly effects. It’s beneficial in alleviating symptoms associated with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, headaches, migraines, and stress​​.

Common Psychoactive and Physical Effects

Gary Payton delivers a quick onset of euphoria and a surge in energy, often leading to a focused and giggly state. It’s renowned for its strength, providing a long-lasting and impactful experience​​.

Medical Uses

Medically, this strain is often recommended for treating headaches or migraines, chronic stress or anxiety, depression, and conditions like ADD or ADHD, thanks to its blend of THC and CBD​​.

Breeder’s Advice

The strain’s balanced genetics suggests that it might be adaptable to various growing conditions.