want to store weed and keep moist and fresh

[just_smile]

help.....have currently a qp...

[Roach]

try growing the good herb forum.

welcome top YaHooka.

[Mr verk]

keep in airtight jars in a cool dry place

[msicidron]

Glass Jars

[GirlsHateMe]

why do people want moist weed?

[Tsanders220]

whats the difference between a galss jar and just a plastic container. Does the glass reall make a difference? I store my shit in pill bottles is that jsut as effective???

[GirlsHateMe]

its fine, some people prefer the look and feel of glass...

if its a bong, then yeah it makes a difference because mold and bacteria are easily cultivated in plastics...but glass is much easier sanitized...

storing weed, not so much of a big deal...

pill bottles are fine...

[imburnin1]

masom jars in cool dark enviroment.personall y stored grass this way for up to 18 months.not only does it stay fresh,gets better with age.curing the whole time.

[ProfessorMurder]

It's tricky with a large amount.

I would suggest storing it in defferent bags, just in case.

They sell tiny Hygrometers at the pet shops and tobacco shops.

If not that then the refrigerator, if possible.

An airtight tupperware container will do.

There's a trick to check tobacco if it's ready to smoke in a pipe.
Squeeze a flake and if it stays squashed it's too moist,
If it crumbles it's too dry, but if it just springs back it's ready.


"Humidity also plays a role in the impact of storage on your cigars. Optimally, a cigar
should be stored at a relative humidity level of sixty-eight to seventy-four percent. In
this humidity range, typical cigars are normally able to evolve at an optimal rate. If the
cigar is stored in a climate that is drier than sixty-eight percent, it will most likely result
in the cigar drying out. When this happens, the cigar not only becomes fragile when
handled, but will also burn much faster when smoked. The dryness also has an impact
on the flavor of the cigar, causing it to take on an aggressive, bitter taste. On the
other hand, if the cigars are exposed to humidity above seventy-four percent, they will
burn unevenly when lit. Also, damp cigars have a strong tendency to take on a flavor
which is not only heavy, but also acidic. Another unpleasant side effect is that cigars
which are exposed to excessive amounts of humidity are very likely to begin to rot and
mold."

How to Properly Store a Cigar - Dominican Cigars - Premium Cigars from Buydominicancigars.c om

I wouldn't over do it with such a large amount and it being maybe your fist time with this kind of storage.

If you want to just try it alittle out...
wet a nugget with a watercoloring toy brush (if it's not already moist)
and wait 10 minutes to see how it reacts like a sponge
and how it smokes as a pose to the dryer stuff.

Constant monitoring is the key.
Just don't over do it, better dry flaky weed than mold oldly crap.
Be Advised.

[Cooter McDoogle]

How did you happen upon a QP without knowing how to properly store it? That's one of the first things I learned, prolly before I had my own eighth. And I really don't understand the keeping it moist thing either. Airtight glass jar with cork or rubberish seal, open it once for about 15 minutes every 3 or 4 days, and I personally put in a dessicant pack every once in a while. After 2 or 3 weeks, my buds are nicely cured and taste better, smoke better, and get me higher even sometimes. That's just my personal experience. Do you really want moisture in your buds sitting around for long periods of time? Also I guess it makes a difference if you have actual real bud or like a brick of schwag, but just put it in airtight bags or jars in a reasonable storage place (no fluctuating temps or humidity).


Peace.

[SouthFL Homeboy]

for a qp id say a mason jar, but for some reason when i have like a 8th or a quarter. i like to dump it all out and let it dry out so when i break it up its much easier

[ProfessorMurder]

Originally Posted by GirlsHateMe

why do people want moist weed?

For me it's much easier to cut clean and de-stem.

When the nugget is spongee, the seeds almost pop out with certain pressure witha tooth pick.

The bud is flexable and can be pulled off the whole stem like de-boning a chicken drunstick.

Now for me, I was used to caring for cigars before; so dumping weed in the humidor was no big deal, and they both had the same mold tolerances.

It was a happy accident.
Whick later turned into a sad accident with my first mold infestation.
But with some quick drying out in a sunny spot salvaged a little.(nobody lives forever)

I'm not the only one to keep his stuff in a wooden box.
Dressed in black jeans and a tee-shirt, he appeared in court to hear illegal
possession charges relating to a gun, a hunting knife, ammunition and about
one ounce of marijuana, found in a wooden box.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | David Crosby seized in drug bust

[canadapotking]

mason jars are best, they are air tight and the glass doesnt attact tricomes to it. Also iwould slit the weed into smaller amounts to avoid mold, mold is a problem with moist weed.

[ProfessorMurder]

The Alt.Smokers.Pipe FAQ

2.3 HOW SHOULD I STORE MY TOBACCO?

The moisture content of a tobacco affects the way it smokes and
tastes; a tobacco that is too moist or too dry will not offer a
pleasing smoke. One way to determine if your tobacco has the proper
level of moisture is the "pinch test." Take a pinch of your tobacco
and squeeze it tightly for a couple of seconds, then release it. If
it immediately starts to "unravel," your tobacco is in good shape.
If it stays in a tight clump, it is too wet. If it crumbles, it is
too dry.

Tobacco purchased in tins should retain its moisture for several
weeks after opening. Blends purchased in "bulk," or tinned tobaccos
that are to be stored for many weeks or months after opening should
be stored in some type of container. Standard "ziplock" sandwich
bags are not airtight, and your tobacco will dry out over time if
they are used for storage. Similar bags designed for use in the
freezer are better, but still aren't completely satisfactory for
anything other than relatively short term storage. Some people
advocate the use of multiple bags in a Tupperware container, "Mason"
jars, or heat-sealed, vacuum-pack bags. All of these methods are
satisfactory; however, I prefer to use bail-top jars with rubber
gaskets.

If your tobacco is too moist, you can leave the container open
slightly, while monitoring it closely. If your tobacco has dried
out, it is usually possible to revive it. (There is a point beyond
which no amount of re-moistening is going to restore the flavor of a
tobacco, but that time span is generally measured in months or
years.) Some advocate placing a slice of apple or potato in the
tobacco container. This will work, but if left too long, you run the
risk of introducing mold with this technique. Unlike cheese, the
flavor of tobacco is not improved by mold, and once your container
has been so contaminated, it is almost impossible to completely rid
it of the mold spores that will attempt to infest any tobacco placed
in that container in the future. A much safer method is to spray a
tiny amount of water into the container and reseal it for a day or
two, or purchase a ceramic humidifying disk from your tobacconist and
place it in the storage container.