Gary Payton Light Dep THCA
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Strain Breakdown
The Royal Details
Gary Payton is one of the most recognised hybrids of the last decade, and this is the Kingdom's light dep run of it. Sold from a half ounce up to a pound alongside the rest of our greenhouse THCA flower.
The short version
- Bred by Powerzzzup Genetics from Y and Snowman, and popularised through Cookies.
- Named after the Hall of Fame point guard, which is why the name travels beyond cannabis.
- This run is light dep, meaning flowering was triggered on a controlled schedule.
- Five weights, from a half ounce to a pound.
What Gary Payton is
Gary Payton is a hybrid bred by Powerzzzup Genetics, crossing Y with Snowman. It reached a wide audience through Cookies, whose distribution put it in front of far more people than most breeder cuts ever reach.
It is named after Gary Payton the basketball player, the Hall of Fame point guard who spent most of his career with the Seattle SuperSonics. That is unusual. Most strain names come from flavour, colour or lineage, and very few are named after a living person who had nothing to do with growing it.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Breeder | Powerzzzup Genetics |
| Parents | Y crossed with Snowman |
| Type | Hybrid |
| Named after | The Hall of Fame basketball player |
| This run | Light dep, USA grown |
What light dep means
Light dep is short for light deprivation. Rather than adding light, growers control the hours of darkness by covering the crop, which triggers flowering on a schedule of their choosing instead of waiting for the seasons to do it.
Two things follow. Growers can harvest more than once a season, and they can finish the plant at a precise point rather than racing the weather. The result is more consistent than open-air growing, and it costs less than running a crop entirely under lamps.
It is the opposite approach to light assist, which adds supplemental lighting rather than controlling darkness. Both improve consistency, from opposite directions.
On strain names and what they promise
A strain name tells you the genetics and the breeder. It does not tell you how a particular batch turned out. Growing method, cure and handling vary run to run, which is why the cultivation label on each listing is worth more attention than the name at the top of it.
Choosing a weight
| Size | Grams | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 14 grams | 14 g | A half ounce. Trying the strain |
| 28 grams | 28 g | An ounce. The usual starting point |
| Quarter pound | 112 g | A steady smoker, a month or two |
| Half pound | 225 g | Heavy use, or splitting with others |
| Pound | 450 g | Volume buying and rolling in quantity |
Divide the price by the grams to compare it against anything else. Most of the bulk saving arrives early on the ladder, so the step from 14 grams to an ounce usually saves more per gram than any step above it.
Storing it
Airtight, cool and dark. Glass rather than plastic, because plastic holds static and pulls trichomes off the bud. A humidity pack rated 58 to 62% keeps it steady rather than drying out or sweating. Break larger weights into smaller jars on arrival and open only the one you are using. Do not freeze it.
Trying a named strain for the first time
Take the half ounce. Same batch, same cure as the larger weights, and it tells you whether this cut is one you want a pound of.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Gary Payton strain?
A hybrid bred by Powerzzzup Genetics from Y crossed with Snowman. It reached a wide audience through Cookies and is named after the Hall of Fame basketball player who spent most of his career with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Is Gary Payton indica or sativa?
It is classified as a hybrid, meaning it carries genetics from both sides rather than sitting firmly in either camp. Indica and sativa are lineage labels rather than guarantees of anything.
What does light dep mean?
Light deprivation. Growers control the hours of darkness by covering the crop, which triggers flowering on a chosen schedule rather than waiting for the seasons. It produces a more consistent result than open-air growing and costs less than growing entirely under lamps.
Is light dep the same as light assist?
No, they are opposites. Light dep removes light to trigger flowering on schedule. Light assist adds lamps on top of sunlight so the plants get a full consistent day. Both improve consistency over open-air growing.
How should I store it?
Airtight, cool and dark. Glass rather than plastic, with a 58 to 62% humidity pack. Break larger weights into smaller jars on arrival and open only the one you are using. Do not freeze it.
Will it show up on a drug test?
Assume yes. Standard tests look for THC metabolites and do not distinguish hemp derived from anything else. If you are tested for work or any other reason, do not use it.
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