About Lambs Bread
Lambs Bread is arguably the most famous Jamaican strain, referenced by Bob Marley in interviews as his preferred smoke. The name is said to refer to the way the buds stick together like lamb's wool. True Lambs Bread is a pure sativa grown in the highlands of Jamaica, where Rastafarian cultivators preserved landrace genetics through generations of careful selection. The high is famously clean and energetic — a 'conscious' high that Rastas favored for meditation and music-making. Its genetics remain in Jamaica through the work of local growers and have been exported through seed preservation efforts.
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History
Jamaican cannabis culture dates back to indentured laborers from India bringing cannabis knowledge in the 19th century. Rastafarian communities preserved and refined landrace sativas through careful selection. Lambs Bread was the strain Bob Marley famously smoked, and it became internationally known through reggae culture. Jamaican cannabis played a role in early US breeding programs, though less prominently than Mexican and Colombian varieties.
Notable breeders: The Real Seed Company, Ace Seeds
Genetic Background
Jamaican sativa landrace
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Lambs Bread is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Lambs Bread is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Lambs Bread is part of the following genetic families:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lambs Bread indica or sativa?
Lambs Bread is a sativa cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Lambs Bread?
Lambs Bread has a genetic lineage of Landrace — no known cross. Jamaican sativa landrace
What is the lineage of Lambs Bread?
Lambs Bread descends from Landrace — no known cross. Jamaican sativa landrace It belongs to the Landrace Sativa genetic family.
What is the THC content of Lambs Bread?
Lambs Bread typically tests at 12-18% THC.
What does Lambs Bread smell and taste like?
Lambs Bread has a Spicy, sweet, peppery, citrus, earthy aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet spice, pepper, citrus, earth.
What are the effects of Lambs Bread?
Users report Clean, soaring, euphoric, energetic, meditative. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
What are the phenotypes of Lambs Bread?
Lambs Bread is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Lamb's Bread, Jamaican Sativa. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
Where can I buy Lambs Bread seeds?
Lambs Bread seeds are offered by landrace-focused seed banks and preservation projects. Authenticity varies by source, so look for breeders who document region-sourced genetics and provenance. Notable sources include The Real Seed Company, Ace Seeds.
What is the history of Lambs Bread?
Jamaican cannabis culture dates back to indentured laborers from India bringing cannabis knowledge in the 19th century. Rastafarian communities preserved and refined landrace sativas through careful selection. Lambs Bread was the strain Bob Marley famously smoked, and it became internationally known through reggae culture. Jamaican cannabis played a role in early US breeding programs, though less prominently than Mexican and Colombian varieties.
How long does Lambs Bread take to flower?
Lambs Bread has a flowering time of approximately 12-15 weeks. Plants grow to a very tall height.
Further Reading
Learn more about Lambs Bread's genetic family and history:
Medical Applications
Lambs Bread is commonly associated with: