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If you're not someone who constantly smokes through large amounts of marijuana to satisfy your craving, you probably want to save some for later.
Here are a few suggestions to ensure your cannabis stays fresh if you're taking a break from smoking, trying to hide it from a roommate, or simply want to preserve it for future use.
It all comes down to controlling oxygen exposure
Your weed's quality will either decline or thrive based on the amount of air it gets while stored. For this reason, you'll need a sealed container, something you can find at places like Ikea, Amazon, or even your local dollar store. Remember, weed is a plant, and just like any other plant, it's susceptible to diseases and issues that affect your regular garden.
As Potguide points out: “Excessive oxygen can hasten the degradation of your weed, while too little can disturb the humidity, causing mold or mildew to form.”
If you're looking to take it a step further, consider using a vacuum seal for your containers, although an airtight one should do the trick if it's working properly.
Lighting plays a crucial role
A 1976 study from the University of London revealed that improper lighting has the most detrimental effect on the potency of cannabinoids. To sum it up: avoid harmful UV rays, as they will destroy the compounds that make your weed enjoyable. Keep it out of direct sunlight.
As Leafly explains:
UV rays are harmful to both organic and synthetic materials. Just like how your lawn turns brown after a long, sunny summer, or how a car's paint fades if left in the open, UV rays will slowly break down your cannabis over time.
This becomes more critical if you're growing weed indoors. If you're just storing some cannabis for a while, combining an airtight container with the regular lighting in your home should be sufficient.
Moisture Levels
It's essential to keep your weed dry, but not overly dry. Potguide suggests storing long-term buds at a relative humidity between 59 and 63 RH to avoid moisture issues. They also recommend adding Evergreen Pods to your container to maintain the perfect humidity level.
More insights from Potguide:
If your bud gets too dry, it can cause terpenes and cannabinoids to break down. That's why maintaining proper humidity is key for long-term cannabis storage, ideally between 59 and 63 RH (relative humidity, which measures the moisture in the air compared to what it can hold). One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to achieve this is by using humidity control products like
Evergreen Pods
.
A few things you definitely shouldn’t do
Let’s go over the things you should never do when storing your weed. Don't store it in the fridge or freezer like it's grocery meat. If you're storing a significant amount, steer clear of flimsy plastic bags that can let in excess moisture.
After all, you want your weed to be in top condition when you eventually smoke it.
