Keeping Your Weed Dank 101

Keeping Your Weed Dank 101

We’ve all been there – we’ve all done it. We throw on our winter coat for the first time in nine months and reach into the pocket only to find a leftover, lonely nug just itching to be smoked. Then the question pops into your head, “Is this even good? Does weed expire?”

Well, the short answer is no. But, if not stored properly and becomes stale and dry, you will have issues relating to taste and smoothness when smoking. Following these basic guidelines and tips will help you prevent your weed from turning into a crumbly, nearly unsmokable weed.

There’s Something in the Air

You may not think about it, but the air around you is a world of its own. It has a temperature relative to the surroundings, has water floating around in it, and certain areas have more or less air in general. All these factors influence your favorite weed and its shelf-life.

 Humidity

Humidity is the amount of water floating in the air at any given time. It plays an integral factor in keeping your weed fresh and smokable. The more humid it is (i.e. the more water in the air), the more susceptible to mildew and molds your marijuana becomes. The recommended relative humidity (or RH) range for cannabis storage is between 59% and 63%. More than 65% and the chances of mold occurring rises greatly; lower than 59% and you are drying it too far, affecting trichome strength, as well as terpenes.

 Temperature and Light

Like a fine wine, cannabis prefers to be aged in a cool and dark environment. When exposed to too high of temperatures and the weed starts drying the cannabinoids and terpenes (the natural chemical responsible for taste and smell), resulting in a harsh smoke that will burn on inhale.

“What about the cold? I’ve heard keeping my weed in the freezer extends the life…” I’m going to stop you right there. This is about as true as putting your phone in the microwave to charge the battery – don’t do it. Being in low temperatures actually affects the decarboxylation process. This means the THC-A does not transform into the THC we desire, instead degrades to the more medical chemical CBN.

As far as light goes, UV rays break down organic compounds, and that’s exactly what weed is. Have you ever pulled weeds and just left them there until they eventually turn to crumbly messes? That’s exactly what will happen with your marijuana if left in excessive light (hint: light also contributes to temperature!).

 Quantity of Air

If you’ve ever left your private-reserve out on the nightstand because your room is dark and cool enough and went to grab it the next day to realize it is noticeable dryer than the day before? That’s because the movement of air over the bud has been stripping away moisture and dehydrating the nugs and further degrading the marijuana as a whole.

  Tips:

• It’s best you don’t leave your flower in the grinder for more than a day, although only a few hours would be preferred. As soon as the bud is picked, it begins to dry (it’s actually a time-consuming and delicate process to dry it for the correct amount of time so it reaches the storefront, then patient before drying out too much) and when you grind it, it dries even quicker thanks to more surface area being exposed to air.
• Store in vacuum containers or sealed jars. There are even products on the market specifically for keeping your weed in top shape.
• Use hygrometers to control the RH when storing large amounts.
• Do not store in plastic bags or any other plastic container. These contain a static charge that attracts trichomes from the weed to the container.
• Remember to store edibles and other infused products according to the manufacturer. Edibles must be treated as food and cannot be stored as long as the flower

You spend your hard-earned cash on a product you love, protect your investment – store your marijuana properly.

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