Gary Payton is Cookies brand at its finest. Named after the NBA Hall of Famer (with his blessing), this Y × Snowman cross quickly became one of the most hyped strains in cannabis. The combination of potency, flavor, and bag appeal made it an instant collector's item. Cookies dispensaries can't keep it on shelves.
THC
22-28%
CBD
0.1%
Onset
5-10 min
Demand
41/100
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Identification
Specimen
Gary Payton
Classification
HYBRID50/50
Genetic lineage
The Y × Snowman
Breeder
Powerzzzup Genetics / Cookies
First documented
2020
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Cannabinoid assay
THC
22-28%
CBD
0.1%
0%5101520253035%
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Terpene profile
Caryophyllene
0.40%
Dominant — spicy, anti-anxiety
Limonene
0.22%
Citrus brightness
Linalool
0.15%
Floral calm
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Subjective effects
Onset
5-10 min
Duration
2-3 hours
Indicated window
Afternoon/Evening.
Gary Payton is a heavy hitter disguised as a smooth smoke. The high starts cerebral — creative, focused, giggly — then transitions into a satisfying full-body relaxation. Named after the NBA legend, it plays both offense and defense.
EuphoriaCreativityRelaxationFocusGiggly
Dry mouthDry eyesParanoia at high doses
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Therapeutic applications (reported)
DepressionAnxietyChronic painStressFatigue
Reported applications from user-survey aggregates and observational data; not clinical indications. Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.
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Organoleptic properties
Flavor notes
Earthy, Diesel, Sweet, Herbal, Spicy
Aroma profile
Diesel, Earthy, Sweet, Pungent
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Administration routes
Flower
The diesel-sweet flavor combo is best in flower.
Live resin
Premium experience.
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Cultivation data
Difficulty
Hard
Flowering
9-10 weeks
Height
Medium (3-5 feet)
Yield (indoor)
350-450g/m²
Yield (outdoor)
450-550g/plant
Climate
Controlled indoor preferred.
Techniques
Careful feeding. Not for beginners.
Notes
Extremely high demand. Dense, resinous buds. The Cookies brand pedigree makes authentic cuts valuable. Moderate yield but premium quality and bag appeal.
Registry · NormalizeGreen.com Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.