Ever wondered what happens when two OGs partner up? Gary Payton is the Zaza every refined toker needs. Here’s why…

Background

Gary Payton( The Glove) is a famous basketball player famed for his superior defense abilities on the court. He played for Oklahoma City Thunder, previously known as Seattle Supersonics, and wore jersey number 20 for most of his sporting career. If you’re a sports fan, you probably remember that he won his sole NBA Championship.

The Gary Payton weed strain was the product of a partnership between Powerzzup Genetics and Cookies Fam. They made it by crossing Snowman and Y parent strains. Eventually, they turned Gary Payton to Veritas, who currently holds its licensing rights.

An intriguing fact about this strain is that it took 20 tries to get the perfect phenotype. For this reason, the original growers collaborated with the Hall of fame player and named it after him.

About parent strain #1

Y Griega or Y is a Sativa-leaning strain and an offspring of Kali Mist and Amnesia Haze. Upon catching its whiff, you’ll notice citrus and earthy notes. The flavor is more delectable with citrus, herbal, and pine tones.

Y has a high THC content level of at least 27%. Expect a heady high that will feel psychedelic due to heightened senses and time warping. What follows is a mood boost and euphoric feeling. Plus, you may experience sharper focus if you consume in small quantities. The relaxation effects will kick in eventually, and you’ll likely fall into a couch-lock state.

Overindulging may result in dry eyes and cottonmouth. It’s also not uncommon to suffer headaches and paranoia. Medicinally, Y serves as an excellent de-stressor. Its psychedelic effects will take your mind off physical pain.

You can choose to grow Y indoors or outdoors. Note that cultivation is moderately complex and will require expertise. Ensure to implement the Screen of Growing method with hydroponics for indoor growing.

About parent strain #2

The Snowman strain is a phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies, and two variations currently exist, one by Berners and the other by Emerald Family Farms. Expect an intense gas-like aroma, with vanilla notes in the background. Its nugs have a thick film of snow-like trichomes

The flavor profile has similar notes but is much sweeter. Besides the diesel flavor, you’ll also notice citrus, spicy herb, apricot, and vanilla notes. The aftertaste is delightful due to the lingering vanilla.

Snowman’s dominant terpenes are caryophyllene, linalool, myrcene, and limonene. Thanks to this terpene profile, you can expect to feel rejuvenated. Its THC content level range between 21 and 23 percent. And although it ia a Sativa-dominant hybrid, you may experience an evenly-balanced effect or, in some cases, Indica-like ones. At the onset, Snowman produces a euphoric high. Next, you’ll feel motivated, and it’s not uncommon to experience a rush of creativity.

A feeling of introspection will soon follow, coupled with a tingling body buzz that lasts a while. Snowman is the perfect all-day strain for many users, as you could pick it as a wake-and-bake strain, pick-me-up during the day, or an after-hours weed strain to unwind.

This strain offers a long-lasting high, which is a good thing. However, novice users might find it overwhelming. Despite being a daytime strain, overindulging may push you into a sedative state.

You might also experience dizziness and accelerated heartbeat. If this happens, the best thing to do is remain calm, especially if you struggle with anxiety issues. Other less alarming reactions include dry eyes, so you might want to have your eye-drops at hand. Also, you may experience severe cravings. Therefore, it helps to stock up on your favorite snacks before indulging.

Snowman requires a warm environment to flourish. You can choose to cultivate either indoors or outdoors as long as you keep the humidity levels in check. Also, due to its sizeable and dense nugs, you must regularly prune to mitigate mold and mildew growth, ensuring the plant remains healthy. For indoor yield, the flowering time takes up to ten weeks. You can expect to harvest around late October if it’s an outdoor yield.

Smell, Taste, and Appearance

Gary Payton’s aroma and flavor profile have earthy, gas-like, sour, lemon, and funk notes. You might notice hints of berry depending on the batch you purchase, making the taste much sweeter than its aroma. The strain’s appearance is that of the classy cannabis bud, with mint green nugs, orange pistils, and a thick film of frosty trichomes.

Dominant Terpenes

Gary Payton’s most dominant terpenes are linalool, caryophyllene, and limonene. Caryophyllene is well known for its peppery aroma and relaxation effect. On the other hand, limonene has citrus notes and is responsible for the uplifting effect. Linalool is a floral terpene with a sedative effect. Remember, the terpene profile may differ slightly based on the phenotype