Did Bob Marley Have a Favorite Weed?

It’s widely speculated that Bob Marley’s favorite weed was Lamb’s Breath. It’s a cannabis landrace strain with roots in Jamaica, the singer’s home island. 

Lamb’s Bread as its other name goes, is a powerful, uplifting sativa that can boost your creativity and make you pensive and introspective in a good way. It has a funny, grassy scent and it’s a strong odor. “When you smoke the it, it reveal you to yourself,” supposedly goes a quote from Bob Marley about Lamb’s Breath or Bread. 

The unique strain provides a rush of uplifting energy and a hard cerebral buzz that shakes the blues. Which is why people have also used it to rise above depression. 

What Other Jamaican Cannabis Strains Are There?

Smoking Lamb’s Breath is definitely a way to go in honoring Bob Marley’s special days, such as his birthday on February 6. But there are few more special strains of weed that originate from the island where the reggae icon was born. 

Cannabis is an important part of Jamaican culture. Smoking Jamaican sativa in a laid-back Caribbean atmosphere might be the perfect idea for your next canna holiday.

Besides Lamb’s Breath, here’s what else you can find in Jamaica:

Jamaican 

This is another landrace strain native to the Caribbean islands. There are several varieties of Jamaican and all of them tend to be sativa, primarily because of the local island climate that enables growth of taller plants. The Jamaican landrace varieties have been used in creating several other strains that today you can find in various countries around the world. A famous example is Jamaican Dream, a 90% sativa that has long been a staple in Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. 

King’s Breath

Just like there’s Lamb’s Breath, there’s King’s Breath (or King’s Bread as its other name goes). It’s another sativa strain, indigenous to Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. Smoking King’s Breath delivers an euphoric cerebral punch with a citrus-like taste, which just might be what you need to alleviate that stress and pain. It’s believed that King’s Breath is a parent strain of Lamb’s Breath, but sadly there’s a lack of information to trace down correctly many of the Jamaican unique cultivars.

Jamaican Yarders

This is a hybrid cannabis strain, but its parent strains are also not well documented. It’s only known that one of its parents is Jamaican landrace. It has a rich smell and flavor profile: fruity, spicy, earthy, sour, piney. Effects include euphoria, creativity, and feeling calm. It’s a great medicinal strain that has also given other cool cultivars, including Jamaican Lion, which is mildly psychoactive and you can easily find it in places like California. 

Jamaican Pearl 

Jamaican Pearl can be traced to an old-school sativa known as Early Pearl. It’s a plant that has been crossed with various Jamaican varieties to strengthen its genetics. The energetic effect of this weed will send off its Caribbean vibes no matter where you smoke it. Its sweet and spicy taste profile is evocative of the faraway sunny lands in the tropic. Isn’t it what everyone might use during the long cold winter days? 

Bob Marley’s Legacy Lives on in Jamaica and Beyond

An all important cultural figure of Jamaica, his legacy is everywhere on the Caribbean island nation. The Marley family is administrating many of the most important places associated with the name of the late reggae Rastafarian legend. 

Bob Marley’s legacy in Jamaica and around the world is also continued by his son and entrepreneur, Rohan Marley, who has launched his own cannabis line and lifestyle brand, called Lion Order. 

Where to Go in Jamaica to Explore More About Bob Marley?  

If you’re taking a trip to Jamaica and want to discover more about the King of Reggae, there are several must-visit spots, including his final resting place, the Bob Marley Mausoleum in St. Ann, and a dedicated museum honoring his name in the capital of Kingston. Through the Bob Marley Museum you can additionally book a tour of the Tuff Gong International studio, where famous hits such as “One Love” and “Redemption Song” have been recorded. 

Another attraction is ‘The Culture Yard’ in Trench Town which used to be an early residence of Bob Marley as he moved to Kingston. It is reported that there he wrote “No Woman No Cry,” and it’s where the Wailers band was also formed. On show in the residency are numerous articles and instruments played by Bob Marley and some of his close collaborators such as Peter Tosh and Tata Ford. 

Is Cannabis Legal for Tourists in Jamaica? 

Having a small amount of weed for personal use usually won’t be an issue. Travelers and visitors to Jamaica can possess up to 2 ounces of cannabis (57 grams) without having to fear serious legal repercussions. Small possession is a petty offence, however, it shouldn’t come to a problem if you are consuming in a designated spot. Medicinal users can apply for permits to purchase small amounts with a prescription.  

Where to Stay in Jamaica if You Smoke Weed? 

You might greatly enjoy some of the country’s all-inclusive and weed-friendly resorts. Resorts for stoners can be found in places like Montego Bay, Ocho Rios or Negril, where they have some of the finest local buds, and where you can actually meet with knowledgeable local farmers. 

It is not unusual to find infused beverages and meals in weed-friendly lodging and accommodation in Jamaica. You can freely toke cannabis in smoke areas on the beach, near the pools, or within the buildings. If you are non-smoker, who does not tolerate the smell of weed so well, you may want to check info carefully and avoid booking at some of those nice holiday residences where the smell of pot is pretty much a constant! 

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This article was last updated on July 27, 2025