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How Should You Safely Store Cannabis

There is nothing more frustrating than losing your favorite strain of cannabis to the dark recesses of storage. Cannabis needs a certain amount of humidity, light, and temperature in order to stay fresh and potent for as long as possible. Unfortunately, most people don't know how to store their weed properly, which means that it will lose its potency quickly. Fortunately, you can learn how to safely store cannabis by following these simple guidelines:

How Should You Safely Store Cannabis

Why Is It Important To Store Cannabis Properly?

When cannabis is kept in the wrong storage conditions, it can have a variety of negative effects. It could lose its potency or become moldy and unusable.

On top of that, cannabis that has been improperly stored will smell bad when you open the jar to use it. This makes having cannabis around others very difficult as well!


In order not to deal with these consequences, people should store their cannabis properly so they don't run into any problems later on down the road. Fortunately for cannabis enthusiasts everywhere, this process is simple if done right from the start!


Where should I store cannabis?

Once cannabis is harvested, cured, and ready for consumption, the only place it should be resting is in your glass jars or containers. There are numerous ways to store cannabis properly so that quality isn't compromised over time, but there are also some mistakes you don't want to make. Let's take a look at proper storage containers and places where you shouldn't store your cannabis no matter what happens.


Cannabis can be stored in the following:

  • glass jars

  • mason jars

  • titanium jars

Never store cannabis in the refrigerator. It will ruin your cannabis buds. However, if you're storing cannabis-infused beverages then you should refrigerate them.


Keep Them Dry

If cannabis buds haven't been kept dry then they will begin growing mold which has negative effects on one's health when consumed. Mold often contains mycotoxins which leads to many different problems with digesting food as well as other issues affecting our body negatively. Keep cannabis away from too much moisture and humidity in order to avoid this problem.


What cannabis needs is a nice, dry place where it can rest without getting wet or damp, but also not too hot either!


Cannabis jars should be kept somewhere cool and dark so that cannabis remains fresh for as long as possible before its potency begins dropping. If cannabis buds are exposed to heat then they will begin losing their smell quickly which affects the overall quality of cannabis over time if left untreated. Plus, when cannabis loses its scent it's very difficult for people to tell how potent cannabis actually is until after they've consumed some!


Understand The Amount Of Time You Can Keep Your Cannabis In Storage

The amount of time you store your cannabis has a significant impact on both its strength and flavor.

If cannabis is stored in a cool, dark place with minimal humidity, it should keep for several years. However, cannabis typically has the best quality after no more than two or three months of storage.


The most crucial part about safely storing cannabis is making sure that air does not get into your container. This means jars need to be sealed tightly each time they are used so all the smokeable bits remain intact and cannabis doesn't dry out.


When you want to smoke cannabis, make sure you take it out of storage at least thirty minutes before use so any condensation has time to dissipate and keep humidity levels consistent during smoking.


Keep Your Cannabis From Direct Sunlight

It is also important to store cannabis in a container that prevents light from reaching it, as this will degrade the quality of cannabis more quickly than anything else. Keep your cannabis away from windows or anywhere where there might be direct sunlight exposure.


When you want to smoke cannabis, make sure you take it out of storage at least thirty minutes before use so any condensation has time to dissipate and keep humidity levels consistent during smoking.


The Right Amount Of Air Is Crucial In Storing Cannabis

There are many cannabis storage containers on the market, but some might not offer the right amount of airflow for your cannabis to stay fresh. Air is crucial when storing cannabis because it keeps your cannabis from drying out and preserves terpenes that give each strain its unique flavor profile. When these essential oils dry up they lose their potency which affects how effective they are at treating medical conditions like nausea, depression, and insomnia.


Keep Ideal Temperatures When Storing Cannabis

It is important to keep ideal temperatures when storing cannabis because it will help the bud stay fresh longer, maintain its flavor and aroma better, and prevent mold. If you are not sure what temperature range you should be shooting for with your storage container, look up the strain of cannabis that you have so that you can see how best to care for it.

For most strains between 65°F (18°C) - 72°F (22°C) is recommended unless there are specific instructions on caring for a particular type of weed in places outside of those ranges. As long as humidity levels remain under 50%, drying out buds won't happen either-even if kept at lower temps. If cannabis is stored in a place outside of these ideal ranges, the flavor and aroma will start to diminish over time.


There are a number of ways to store your cannabis, but it’s important that you understand the risks and how to use them safely. The more time spent understanding safe storage techniques for cannabis, the better off you will be in avoiding any issues with contamination or spoilage when storing this product over time. Let us know if we can help answer any questions about proper storage methods by calling us today!

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