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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Payton Rainbow Strain

Payton Rainbow is an indica dominant strain (RS-11 × Gary Payton). 60-day flowering.

Median THC
Flowering
60 days
Breeder releases
1
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Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainPayton Rainbow

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Elev8 Seeds60dfeminized

About Payton Rainbow

The Payton Rainbow lineage merges two iconic varieties from the cannabis world. On one side, RS11 offers a sweet, fruity and creamy profile, with earthy undertones that enrich each puff. On the other, Gary Payton contributes gassy, spicy accents along with a chemical edge, bringing intensity and complexity. This well-balanced hybrid is designed for high productivity, with superb terpene development and a sturdy structure that makes it rewarding to grow and enjoy. An excellent choice for connoisseurs seeking potent extracts and distinctive aromatic profiles. Payton Rainbow cultivation by Elev8 Seeds: compact, resin-loaded budsPayton Rainbow exhibits a compact and vigorous growth pattern, producing dense, rock-hard buds generously coated in resinous trichomes, a clear evidence of its extraction potential. Its dark green foliage is laced with purple shades and vivid orange pistils, creating a visually striking bloom. Indoors, it completes its flowering phase in 8–9 weeks with generous yields. It also adapts very well to training techniques like LST and SCROG, which improve light exposure and airflow, resulting in more abundant, resin-rich harvests. Outdoors, flowering occurs in the fi

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Payton Rainbow?
Payton Rainbow comes from RS-11 × Gary Payton.
Is Payton Rainbow indica or sativa?
Payton Rainbow is classified as indica dominant.
How long does Payton Rainbow take to flower?
Payton Rainbow flowers in about 60 days.
Is Payton Rainbow available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Payton Rainbow is offered as: feminized.