Red Velvet Gary
Also known as: RVG, Red Velvet Gary Payton
Red Velvet Gary Strain Overview
Red Velvet Gary is a boutique hybrid strain that takes its name and character from the convergence of Red Velvet and Gary Payton, creating what has been described as "a cultivar that smells like cherry-frosted cake over black pepper and fuel" with "a layered sensory profile: creamy vanilla-cocoa, ripe red fruit, cracked pepper, and a diesel ribbon that lingers." Red Velvet Gary is a highly sought after 50/50 hybrid strain originally bred by LitFarms and represents a modern example of dessert-gas breeding that emerged from "the post-2018 wave of dessert-gas hybrids that reshaped the West Coast craft market" where breeders paired dessert terpenes with high-testing, gassy genetics. This bud has dense, grape-shaped olive green nugs with dark purple undertones, thick orange hairs and chunky, amber-tinted white crystal trichomes. Consumers tend to encounter dense, trichome-heavy buds, elevated potency, and a terpene ensemble that punches well above average. The strain showcases the evolution of modern cannabis breeding, combining the aromatic complexity of dessert strains with the potency and effects profile that enthusiasts seek in contemporary hybrid varieties.
Red Velvet Gary Strain Effects
Red Velvet Gary Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from chronic stress and anxiety
- May help with depression and mood swings
- Often used for appetite loss and nausea
- Users report help with headaches and migraines
- May provide chronic pain relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Red Velvet Gary Strain Possible Negative Effects
Red Velvet Gary Strain Growing Information
Red Velvet Gary grows as a vigorous, medium-tall hybrid with stout lateral branching. Expect a 1.5–2.0x stretch during the first three weeks after initiating 12/12. Internode spacing is moderate, and a single topping followed by low-stress training creates a flat, productive canopy. The strain can be cultivated indoors and outdoors with a flowering time of 56-65 days (approximately 8-9 weeks). Environmentally, RVG thrives at 78–82°F (25.5–27.7°C) in veg and 74–80°F (23.3–26.6°C) in flower during lights-on. Maintain a night drop of about 10–12°F to encourage color expression late bloom. Relative humidity targets of 60–65% in veg and 40–50% in bloom reduce pathogen risk while supporting terpene retention. The strain is considered moderately challenging but rewards growers with "resinous colas, competitive yields, and top-tier bag appeal" when given proper attention to environmental controls and training techniques.
Red Velvet Gary Strain Genetics
Red Velvet Gary Strain Parent Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Red Velvet Gary make you feel?
Red Velvet Gary is known to produce the following effects:
- Relaxed: 85%
- Euphoric: 80%
- Happy: 75%
- Tingly: 70%
- Uplifted: 70%
- Creative: 60%
- Aroused: 50%
What are the positive effects of Red Velvet Gary?
Red Velvet Gary has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from chronic stress and anxiety
- May help with depression and mood swings
- Often used for appetite loss and nausea
- Users report help with headaches and migraines
- May provide chronic pain relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Red Velvet Gary?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in high doses
What does Red Velvet Gary taste like?
Red Velvet Gary has the following flavor profile:
- Berry
- Black Pepper
- Cherry
- Citrus
- Cream
- Diesel
- Earthy
- Sweet
- Vanilla