🥓 60% Sativa / 40% Indica

Better Than Bacon

A strain so cocky it literally named itself Better Than Baco

A strain so cocky it literally named itself Better Than Bacon. At 18% THC, it's the brunch of weed—equal parts wake-and-bake energy and post-meal nap. Matchmaker Genetics basically created the edible equivalent of a mimosa that also folds your laundry.

Creativity
72%
Energy
57%
Relaxation
68%
Munchies
51%
THC: 18% CBD: <1%
Vibes
65%

Last updated: March 15, 2026

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Overview

Born in the early 2020s when everyone suddenly became a "cannasseur," Better Than Bacon strutted out of Matchmaker Genetics like it owned the dispensary. This 60/40 sativa-dominant hybrid was bred for people who want their weed to smell like a fancy candle and hit like a TED Talk—uplifting, slightly pretentious, but ultimately worth the hype. It’s won awards, impressed budtenders, and probably made some actual bacon feel insecure.

Effects

Expect a cerebral rush that makes your group chat suddenly profound, followed by a body melt that politely suggests the couch is now your forever home. It’s the rare high that lets you brainstorm a startup and then immediately forget what you were doing, which is honestly half the fun. Productivity enthusiasts will love the first 45 minutes; nap enthusiasts will love the next four hours.

Flavor & Aroma

Smells like someone zested a lemon over a pine forest and then whispered "herbs" into the wind. The taste follows suit: citrus on the inhale, earthy on the exhale, and a lingering note that your roommate will describe as "expensive." Over 10 terpenes tag-team your nostrils, including limonene for the zing and myrcene for the "did I just time-travel to a spa?" effect.

Growing

Medium height, dense nugs, and a trichome coat so thick it looks like the plant lost a fight with a glitter cannon. Flowering runs 8-9 weeks, yields are respectable if you don’t treat it like a houseplant, and it’s got enough frost to make concentrates weep with joy. Novice growers: it forgives mistakes. Expert growers: it rewards ego.

Medical Uses

Patients report it’s great for turning chronic stress into chronic giggles, dulling aches without erasing Netflix passwords, and making existential dread taste faintly of citrus. The balanced cannabinoid profile means you can microdose at work or macrodose at brunch—your call, champ.

Who It’s For

Perfect for the brunch crowd who wants to sound smart about terpenes while secretly just wanting to vibe. Not recommended for anyone on a strict productivity schedule or people who hate citrus. If your personality is "weekend plans optional," this bud’s your spirit animal.


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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Better Than Bacon

Is Better Than Bacon actually better than bacon?

Depends if you’re hungry or anxious. The strain won’t clog your arteries, but it also won’t go great with eggs. Tie goes to the one that doesn’t require a nap after.

Will this make me creative or just weird in group chats?

Both. You’ll pitch three app ideas, two of which already exist, and one that’s just Uber but for feelings. Embrace the chaos.

How does 18% THC feel?

Like a confident handshake from someone who definitely does yoga. Strong enough to matter, chill enough that you won’t call your ex.

Can I grow this in a closet?

Yes, but your clothes will smell like a lemon grove forever. Ventilation is not a suggestion, it’s a lifestyle.

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