hybrid · Cookies
Gary Payton strain.
The Gary Payton strain is a hybrid from Cookies, testing at 20.3% THC on the current batch. We sell it as flower, and it goes out for same-day delivery across D.C.
- Type
- hybrid
- THC
- 20.3%
- Terpenes
- 1.98%
- From
- $49.99
- Forms
- flower
The feel of Gary Payton
Expect calm and happy above anything else. The menu rates the Gary Payton strain 9/10 for calm and 8/10 for happy; relaxed trails a little further back.
Effect scores are the menu's customer-reported ratings, not medical claims. Effects vary by person, dose and product.
On our shop-by-feel page that puts Gary Payton in the Relaxed and Happy lanes. If you'd rather start from a feeling than a name, that page is the shortcut.
Where Gary Payton comes from
Gary Payton is a Cookies strain, bred by Powerzzzup from The Y and Snowman. Named after the Seattle SuperSonics point guard, and one of the most searched strains in the country.
Cookies started in the Bay Area and became the best-known name in cannabis. The jars on our shelf are Cookies genetics grown under license in the District, which is why the price sits where it does.
When to use it
Afternoon into evening is the sweet spot. It's a hybrid that can go both ways depending on how much you take.
Lab sheet
Gary Payton terpene profile
Caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene. That's the top three in the Gary Payton strain, inside a 1.98% terpene total, and beta caryophyllene alone is 0.52%.
- Beta Caryophyllene 0.52% Smells like: sharp, spice, sweet, wood That spicy, almost woody edge behind the fuel smell is usually caryophyllene.
- Limonene 0.49% Smells like: citrus, lemon, herbal Limonene shows up in most citrus-smelling strains. People tend to describe those as lifting rather than sedating.
- Beta Myrcene 0.25% Smells like: earthy, musk, cloves The earthy, almost fruity base note in a lot of jars is myrcene. High levels usually mean a softer, slower landing.
- Linalool 0.19% Smells like: floral, herbal, lavender Linalool is the lavender terpene. Strains with a decent amount of it often get described as calming.
- Bisabolol 0.15% Smells like: citrus, floral, spice Bisabolol is common in skincare for a reason: it is mild. On a cannabis lab sheet it signals a smoother, rounder profile.
Terpene percentages are from the current batch's certificate of analysis. Our guides explain how to read one and why the total matters more than the THC.
On the shelf
Ways to buy Gary Payton
One product of the Gary Payton strain on the shelf, all Cookies: flower. Cheapest way in is $49.99. Tap through to the menu to order for pickup or delivery.
| Product | Form | THC | Sizes & prices | Menu link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies : Gary Payton | Hybrid Cookies | flower | 20.3% | 1/8oz $49.99 | View ↗ |
Stock and prices checked 2026-09-19. The live menu wins if they disagree.
Dosing Gary Payton
20.3% THC is the middle of the road for flower. Strong enough to notice, not so strong that one hit too many ruins the evening.
First visit? You'll register with D.C. (free, two minutes, no doctor) and show ID. After that we've got you on file and it's quick.
The registration lives on the ABCA patient portal, and our registration guide walks through it screen by screen. Delivery details, minimums and the D.C.-only rule are on the delivery page.
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Gary Payton strain questions
Is the Gary Payton strain an indica, sativa or hybrid?
Gary Payton is listed as a hybrid by Cookies. Its top effects on the menu are calm, happy and relaxed.
How strong is the Gary Payton strain?
The current batch tests at 20.3% THC with 1.98% total terpenes. That is a moderate, workable strength for most people.
What does Gary Payton smell and taste like?
Beta Caryophyllene is the dominant terpene (0.52%), which reads as sharp, spice, sweet. Limonene comes next and adds citrus peel, lemon and orange.
Who grows Gary Payton?
Our Gary Payton comes from Cookies. Every batch is lab-tested, and the numbers on this page come from the current one.
How can I buy the Gary Payton strain in D.C.?
In store at 4630 14th St NW, for pickup, or by same-day delivery anywhere in the District. We currently carry it as flower. You need a valid photo ID and a D.C. medical registration, which is free and takes about two minutes online.
Do you deliver Gary Payton?
Yes, across Washington D.C., same day. Delivery stops at the District line, so Maryland and Virginia customers order ahead and collect from the shop.
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