Payton's Pie

Where does Paytons Pie come from?

Paytons Pie was bred by Raw Genetics from two well-known modern strains: Gary Payton, the gassy Cookies and Powerzzzup cross named after the NBA star, and Georgia Pie, known for its peach cobbler smell. The sources we checked agree on both the breeder and the parents.

One strain database lists it as a hybrid, while at least one grower database calls it indica-leaning, so expect some variation. It's sold as feminized seed, and the breeder gives a flowering time of roughly eight to nine weeks. The spelling varies a lot, which can make lab results and reviews harder to match up.

What does Paytons Pie smell and taste like?

Paytons Pie smells creamy and sweet first, like candy with ripe peach, a nod to its Georgia Pie side. Under that sits the diesel and earth that Gary Payton is known for. Flavour notes on listings also include berry and apricot.

No published terpene profile is available for Paytons Pie yet, so we can't say which terpenes lead. The flavour usually follows the smell: sweet stone fruit and cream on the inhale with a gassy, earthy finish.

Paytons Pie effects: what people report

People most often describe Paytons Pie as uplifted, talkative and happy, with a euphoric headspace from the Gary Payton side and a calmer body feel from Georgia Pie. One strain database describes it as mostly energizing. Reviews are still few, so this is an early picture.

These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the usual complaints with cannabis in general.

How strong is Paytons Pie?

Paytons Pie is a high-THC strain. Listings put it at about 25% to 26% THC, with very little CBD, and one strain database says it often tests around 26%.

That's a lot for a beginner. Start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are printed on the label, and they matter more than the strain name. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains how to read them.

Buying Paytons Pie in Canada

Paytons Pie is a newer, less common name, so check the label carefully. Because the spelling varies, look for Payton's Pie or Peyton's Pie too, and check the lineage if the producer lists it.

If you find it, it's most likely to be dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that creamy peach smell.

Paytons Pie vs Gary Payton

Gary Payton is one of Paytons Pie's parents and much better documented. Gary Payton smells gassy and peppery with a little citrus, while Paytons Pie softens that with creamy candy and peach from Georgia Pie. Both are described as euphoric with a calm body, and their THC listings sit in a similar range. If you like gas and pepper, start with Gary Payton. If a sweeter, fruitier version sounds better, try Paytons Pie.

Strains like Paytons Pie

If you like Paytons Pie, these are the closest matches:

• Gary Payton: one of its parents, gassy and peppery with a focused, euphoric reputation.
• Georgia Pie: the other parent, with a peach cobbler smell and a relaxed, tingly feel.
• Strawberry Gary: another Gary Payton cross, sweet strawberry with a creamy, gassy side.
• Gary Poppins: Gary Payton crossed with Red Runtz, sweet candy and cherry over diesel.