How To Keep Your Weed Fresh

If you want your stash to last and maintain its quality over time, the final steps of proper storage of your buds is just as important as the curing and growing process. In this short blog post, we will be showing you the best way to store your buds as well as some good practices to follow!

First off, it’s important to note that dried cannabis buds can remain stable for long periods of time especially if they have been stored correctly. If you are confused about what materials to use to store your buds, it’s best to use a glass container. Compared to plastics or metals, glass has a non-porous surface which means the surface is smooth and sealed and doesn’t allow for liquids or air to pass through it. Glass containers also tend not to contain or leach harmful chemicals; however it’s important to note that glass containers usually end up being more expensive. If you’ve decided that you want to use glass to store your buds, a good rule of thumb to follow is to store your cannabis in a dark, cool, dry place.

You may be asking yourself, do I need to store my buds in a dark, cool, and dry place? Not necessarily, but it is also important to keep in mind that your environment will have a drastic effect on your buds especially if you intend on storing your stash for a long time. If you don’t keep things like temperature in check, you may end up with some severely degraded buds. Even if your buds don’t go moldy, improper storage will result in loss of aroma and flavor. If you are unsure as to if your buds are still fresh, texture of the flower is usually a very good indicator of quality. If your cannabis is dry and brittle, it’ll still be good to smoke, albeit with a very harsh hit. You’ll also probably miss out on many of the flavorful terpenes that gave your cannabis its aroma when it was fresh. Our recommendation regarding storage of buds is to keep it around room temperature at roughly 68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Another important factor that dictates the quality of your bud during storage is relative humidity. Too much humidity, and you’ll end up with moldy buds which is basically the cannabis equivalent to toxic waste. Too little humidity and you’ll end up with un-flavorful buds that are dry and brittle. In order to combat this, brands like Boveda have humidity packs dedicated to the preservation of cannabis and are the perfect solution to helping control moisture within your stash.

TL;DR: Store your cannabis with a humidity pack of your choice in a glass container in a dark, cool, dry place