Gary Payton is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain (about 50/50 indica/sativa) born from a collaboration between Cookies and Powerzzzup Genetics, combining “The Y” (a sativa‑dominant cross of Trainwreck × Chemdawg) with the potent hybrid Snowman .
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### 🧪 Potency & Cannabinoids
* THC typically ranges from **20–29%**, with some tests reporting up to \~25–30% ([allbud.com][1]).
* CBD is very low (<1%), but some phenotypes may include \~1% CBG ([thehighestcritic.com][2]).
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### 🌿 Aroma, Flavor & Terpenes
* **Aroma**: A pungent combo of diesel, herbal, earthy, with sweet fruity/apricot and citrus notes ([allbud.com][3]).
* **Taste**: Sweet, spicy, with apricot, lavender, diesel, and nutty/berry undertones ([nokidsallowed.club][4]).
* **Dominant terpenes** include Caryophyllene (peppery), Limonene (citrusy), Linalool (floral/lavender), and sometimes Pinene & Humulene ([hytiva.com][5]).
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### 🎯 Effects & Benefits
* **Effects**: Uplifting, euphoric, clear-headed, focused, sociable, with body relaxation—often leading to giggles ([hytiva.com][5]).
* **Duration**: Typically last 2–3 hours ([sativauniversity.com][6]).
* **Medical Uses**: Reported to aid in stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD/focus issues, pain relief, and appetite enhancement ([nokidsallowed.club][4]).
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### ⚠️ Side Effects & Cautions
* Common: Dry mouth, dry eyes, possibly dizziness ([nokidsallowed.club][4]).
* Rare: Anxiety or paranoia, especially at higher doses ([nokidsallowed.club][4]).
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### 🌱 Cultivation Overview
* **Flowering**: 8–10 weeks indoors; outdoor harvest in mid-to-late October ([nokidsallowed.club][4]).
* **Yield**: Good yields—450–600 g/m² indoors, \~550 g/plant outdoors under ideal conditions ([cannaconnection.com][7]).
* **Grow Info**: Responds well to topping/pruning techniques and thrives in warm, controlled environments .
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### 🎯 Summary
Gary Payton lives up to its namesake reputation: a powerhouse hybrid that delivers both cerebral energy and physical relaxation, with a flavor-forward diesel-herbal profile. It's ideal for daytime creativity or social sessions, but also effective for unwind evenings—a well-rounded strain for users seeking balance with punch.
