Do you enjoy cannabis flowers, Raw Garden live resin, or other cannabis products? Whether or not you’re familiar with the world of cannabis, there always seem to be more questions that crop up every time you try something new. At Good Tree, we’ve already answered your questions about kief vs. hash, the best weed strains for headaches, how to make THC syrup, and much more. But we haven’t answered one important question: “How do I store weed?”
Weed storage is a more complicated topic than you might initially assume. If you came here looking for a one-sentence answer, we’re sorry to say there isn’t one. There are almost as many different storage options as there are cannabis products. What we
can
do, however, is give you relevant pointers for the product you’re using. Behold — the ultimate guide to storing your cannabis!
Proper storage of cannabis flowers and buds is crucial because exposure to air, light, heat, and humidity can cause the weed to dry up or lose potency. Have you ever left your flower in the flimsy plastic bag you bought it in, only to notice it’s become too wet — or dried up — to use just a few days later? The best storage option for your flower or cannabis buds is a water-tight, airtight glass container kept in a cool and dry location. Since UV light can affect cannabis potency as well, always keep the container out of direct sunlight to minimize the damage that UV rays can cause.
If you won’t be smoking your flower for a long time or you’re saving it for a special occasion, you might want to consider vacuum-sealing your weed in a plastic bag, then storing it in a waterproof container. Many companies that ship medical marijuana use vacuum-sealed plastic containers to minimize packaging costs, so you might not even have to do the vacuum-sealing yourself!
The best pre-rolls are properly cured, meaning unused pre-rolled joints can last for many weeks or months— if you store them correctly. To protect your pre-rolls, you can use a sealed glass container, a pill bottle, or even a cigar humidor. Always keep pre-rolls away from light, moisture, and air.
Vape cartridges are a convenient, no-mess way to enjoy cannabis. Storing carts is easy — you can keep them in the box you bought them in or toss them in a plastic container kept in a cool, dry place. However, you must never expose the vape itself to extreme temperatures. We doubt you would ever leave a portable battery pack in your car in the middle of summer, so don’t do it with your vape, either. The batteries in vapes can catch fire or even explode when they overheat, so always store yours in a temperature-controlled area.
If you’re tucking away your vape pen for long-term storage, consider detaching the carts and putting them in their own separate box or bag kept with the pen. If you use
disposable vape pens, the same rules apply about heat, but you won’t have to worry about detaching the carts. Just remember to always dispose of the pen responsibly when you’re finished with it.
Have you cooked up something delicious with cannabis but underestimated how many brownies that recipe would really make? Weed edibles can be tricky to store since the ingredients going bad can affect the weed flavor and make you sick.
Air is the enemy of many foods — edibles included. Always store leftover edibles in an airtight container and keep them away from temperature fluctuations or light sources. Generally, baked goods containing cannabis can last for one to four days in your pantry, one to three weeks in your fridge, and a few months in the freezer. Hard candy made with cannabis can last up to a year if stored properly, while soft candy can last six to nine months. Weed-infused chocolate can maintain its potency for up to a year if you take care to wrap it in foil and store it in an airtight container in a dark, cool, and dry place.
If your cannabis gummies didn’t already come in an airtight container, you should store them in one immediately and find a cool, dark place to put the container. (Are you noticing a theme here?) Cannabis gummies have a long shelf life, but the cannabinoids and terpenes they are infused with weaken with age.
Air, light, temperature, and humidity don’t harm tinctures as much as they harm other cannabis products. However, leaving your tincture bottles in direct light or heat is not great since you might affect the taste or potency. That’s why you may notice that many tincture bottles are brown or amber (this shade of glass blocks out as much light as possible).
We hope you’ve learned a little more about how to store weed and wish you luck keeping your cannabis products safe and secure for as long as you need to! To order weed right to your doorstep, click here to shop all Good Tree has to offer. Have other questions? Feel free to contact us. We’ll get back to you shortly!
Disclaimer: This product is not for use by or sale to persons under the age of 21. Consult with a physician before use if you have a serious medical condition or use prescription medications. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. By using this site you agree to follow the Privacy Policy and all Terms & Conditions printed on this site.