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Stoners Corner
If you have a humidity monitor, you are If You go for a Wood Container… avoid
aiming for humidity around 55-62% RH cigar humidors as they can impart a
before putting them into storage. This cedar taste. Cannabis-made humidors are
recommended humidity is a little lower than usually made out of things like teak,
what’s recommended for curing, but helps bamboo, acacia, mahogany, cherry or
prevent unwanted biological processes walnut wood, as these won’t affect the
during long-term storage. smell/flavor of your buds. However,
Keep Buds in the Dark–Avoid getting buds wood doesn’t seem to be as effective as
exposed to light because UV rays cause bud glass when it comes to cannabis storage,
potency to diminish and buds won’t last as long when
No Heat, No Middling Temperatures–Avoid compared to being stored in glass.
getting buds exposed to heat or middling Avoid the Refrigerator – Although
temperatures. The temperature should be 15- refrigerators might seem like a great
21°C Don’t let buds get cold, then hot, then idea, they don’t maintain a consistent
cold, etc. Don’t store them near electronics humidity and temperature. These
that may heat. Try to maintain a steady fluctuations increase the chance of mold
temperature until you’re ready to use your and other unwanted biological processes.
buds. Keep your buds at a cool room
Glass is best avoid plastic or metal–although temperature or in the freezer.
plastic and metal can store buds in the brief Now that you know how to store your
term, they can affect the smell/taste after a marijuana properly, you can enjoy every
while. Therefore, they are not recommended big harvest for years to come!
for long-term storage. Plastic also is “static-y”
which can cause trichomes to fall off the buds
and stick to the sides or the bottom of the
container. Your best bet is glass, which is
airtight and nonporous. Quart-sized mason
jars are a tried-and-true storage container,
which is why they are so popular for cannabis
growers.
