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Hybrid50% Indica / 50% Sativa20–28% THC

Gary Payton

Breeder: Powerzzzup Genetics (Kenny Dumetz) / Cookies

Named after the NBA Hall of Famer whose #20 jersey matched phenotype #20 from the original seed pop, Gary Payton is one of the rare true 50/50 hybrids where the balance plays out in real time. The basketball-connected breeding crew struck a licensing deal with the real Gary Payton through Bay Area connections. Its sister phenotype from the same cross is Cereal Milk — same parents, radically different expressions.

Lineage
The Y x Snowman
THC Range
20–28%
Flower Time
8–9 weeks
Difficulty
Intermediate to advanced

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: The Y x Snowman

Snowman is a sativa-leaning phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies selected by Cookie Fam for extreme trichome production. The Y (Y Life) is a Cookies-family hybrid — described variously as Cookies x Cherry Pie or Cookies-family genetics x Lemonade. The Cookies-ecosystem Y Life and Medical Seeds' Y Griega (Amnesia Haze x Kali Mist) are distinct cultivars despite sharing a nickname.

Terpene Profile

DOMINANT

Beta-CaryophylleneSpicy, peppery, woody; ~0.8%

SECONDARY

LimoneneCitrus brightness; ~0.4%

SECONDARY

LinaloolFloral, lavender; ~0.2%

Aroma: Diesel fuel and gas upfront, transitioning into sweet candy and cookie notes with a spiced, peppery finish.

Flavor: Peppery and gassy on inhale with sweet-nutty undertones and hints of citrus. Smooth spiced warmth on exhale.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Clear-headed cerebral lift within 5–10 minutes. Not racy — calm brightening.

A mellow body relaxation rolls in and meets the mental effects in the middle. Users commonly report staying functional and conversational. At higher doses, it can settle into couch-lock.

Duration: Long-lasting; body effects deepen over time

Commonly Reported Uses

Stress reliefChronic painFatigueFocus

Growing Characteristics

Flower Time
8–9 weeks
Yield (Indoor)
Moderate (1–2 oz/ft²)
Yield (Outdoor)
17–25 oz/plant
Difficulty
Intermediate to advanced
Height
Medium; 40–50 inches, can stretch to 6 feet
Environment
Indoor preferred for climate control. 70–80°F in veg, 68–75°F in flower.

Grow Tips: Dense buds susceptible to mold — strong airflow critical. Heavy feeder, responds to CalMag and Silica. Hash yield 4.2–5.0% — excellent resin production. Minimum two-week cure; six weeks for full complexity.

History & Origin

Created by Kenny Dumetz of Powerzzzup Genetics in collaboration with Berner's Cookies. Phenotype #20 was selected from the Y Life x Snowman seed run. Berner reached out to the real Gary Payton through Bay Area connections for a licensing deal. Officially launched July 11, 2019. Gary Payton himself became a cannabis entrepreneur, launching CannaSports.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2022: 1st Place — Errl Cup, Arizona (concentrate category)
  • 2022: 2nd Place — Emerald Cup (solvent concentrate)

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Gary Payton as a parent:

Cereal MilkThe Y x Snowman (sister phenotype)
Strawberry GaryGary Payton x Red Pop
Payton's PieGary Payton x Georgia Pie

Want to Grow Gary Payton?

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