Recreational marijuana has seriously changed the cannabis game. Methods and products have changed how we produce, consume, and how to store weed.
Since legal weed fully integrated into Northwest lifestyle, we’ve seen all kinds of innovative life hacks that help support a healthy and happy relationship with cannabis. This also includes tips on how to store weed. In Seattle, you can find cannabis in over 20 different forms and each product comes with its own special kind of budtender help or instruction.
For example, did you know there is actually an ideal way to store your cannabis? This might be news to most veteran smokers, but there are plenty of ways you can help keep your buds fresh. Read on to find out how to store weed the right way!
3 Tips for Properly Storing Your Weed
Keep your greens out of direct sunlight and in a cool dry space.
Mildew and other molds thrive in temperatures between 77° and 86°F, so keeping your weed in a dark place will help protect the flower. If you dry out or keep your buds too cold, you will risk damaging the terpenes as well. Fewer terps usually means a much hotter and harsher hit.
Store in glass jars that limit the amount of light reaching the bud.
Vacuum sealed jars and containers that minimize oxygen exposure are the best choice. I know this is a little extreme but if you truly want the freshest buds it is something to seriously consider.
Keep your strains separated from each other.
This action will make it so you don’t mix the flavor of the flowers. Whether you’re using recreationally or medically, separating your flower will help you decipher each flowers flavor and essence. The cannabis industry is growing rapidly. If you’re a true connoisseur, I suggest checking out the Cannador. This bad boy will keep your weed as fresh as possible.
How Not to Store Your Weed
First off, don’t put your weed in a refrigerator. The temperature and the humidity will actually increase the chance of mold and mildew. Doing this to contain the smell is a terrible idea.
Do not freeze your weed. If you freeze your weed, the trichomes will break off as if they were icicles when it’s being handled. Don’t listen to your weird uncle or hippie cousin when they say “It smokes cold tho bro.”
Don’t store cannabis in plastic bags or containers. Plastic has a static charge that will attract the trichomes and can lead to mildew as well. There have been plenty of times you have probably seen the orange hairs stuck to the bottom of the bag. We suggest plastic for short term storage only.
Don’t store in grinders or pipes. The ash and resin burnt from prior bowls will not only affect the overall profile of your weed, but it will stink up the rest of your supply.
Like a fine wine, you’ll want to store your stash properly. You never see wine stored in direct sunlight. As a wine connoisseur would have a wine cellar, a weed user should have a similar form of storage. The last thing you want to do is have your weed all dried up and looking like brown herbs.
Factors To Consider When Storing Edible Cannabis
Infused products such as edibles and other perishable creations will have different storage guidelines. The RMR team does not advise you to store edible cannabis for long periods of time and encourages you to pay extra attention to keeping edibles far away from the reach of children and pets.
When purchasing edibles we definitely recommend asking the shop how recent they received their products. Remember to follow the directions on the package and store your edibles similar to ordinary food-based items.
How To Store Weed Concentrates and Tinctures
Alcohol tinctures and other cannabis concentrates such as oils and waxes seem to be less susceptible to mold and other contaminants. However, we still recommend following the basic guidelines outlined above to protect potency and minimize possible contamination. Storing concentrates away from light and keeping them away from heat is generally the way to go.
Stay educated, stay high, and stay classy my friends.
