Bacon by Gomezseeds
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Let me tell you about a real underground oddity that only the deepest forum diggers know about: Bacon by Gomezseeds. When you hear "Bacon," most heads think of the clone-only Mendocino cut or some of the newer maple hybrids, but Gomezseeds carved out their own weird, wonderful niche with this one. It's one of those rare, small-batch projects that doesn't have a massive seedbank marketing machine behind it. Instead, its reputation grew strictly through word-of-mouth among private growers who were tired of the endless sea of fruity, dessert-flavored strains and wanted something completely off the wall.
Growing this plant is a trip because the terpene expression is so wildly savory. We're talking heavy, meaty, greasy aromas that actually smell like cured pork fat and cracked black pepper. In the garden, she tends to show strong hybrid vigor. She doesn't need to be babied and can handle a fair amount of stress, making her a solid choice for growers still dialing in their environment. The bud structure leans a bit loose and greasy, heavily coated in trichomes that feel more like sticky oil than dry sand. You won't pull massive, commercial-scale yields off her, but the sheer uniqueness of the resin profile makes every gram worth the effort.
Smoking Gomezseeds' Bacon is an experience that polarizes people—you either love the savory funk or it weirds you out. The smoke is thick and expansive, coating your palate with earthy, smoky flavors that linger long after the joint is out. The high is typically a heavy, stoney affair. It creeps up on you, locking you into whatever chair you're sitting in while a euphoric haze settles over your brain. It's the perfect jar to pull out when you have friends over who claim they've "smoked it all." It proves that cannabis genetics still have wild, untamed corners waiting to be explored.
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| Breeder | Gomezseeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Unknown Strain |
| Descendants | Bacon Express, The Baconator, Well Rounded Breakfast, Al Capone, Roadkill, Woodland Digital, Ham Solo, Black Prosciutto |
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Growing Bacon: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Unknown Strain will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Bacon FAQ
How long does Bacon take to flower?
Bacon typically flowers in around 56 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Bacon an indica or a sativa?
Bacon is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Bacon?
Bacon was bred from Unknown Strain by Gomezseeds.
What environment does Bacon like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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